I have an '84 H31 and want to have new covers made for the cushions in the salon (the v-berth and the quarter berth are ok). Has anyone had this done? What should I expect to spend?
Thanks.
if you have a sewing machine, its easy to make your own cushion covers. what you should expect to spend depends entirely on how much material you will use, and how much you pay for it.
for interior material, there is no need to buy "marine" grade stuff, as the automotive upholstery materials have every quality of the marine stuff, but only with a much better selection. personally, I strongly believe the automotive materials will outlast some of the "marine" grade stuff, only for the reason that I have seen marine grade interior materials deteriorate in 5-7 years when in direct contact with the elements, and yet an old car seat can set out in the weather for 12-15 years and still be somewhat usable.
measure up all your cushions, longwise and lengthwise, then double it (for top and bottom of cushion), then add 20%..... convert this to sq yards, and get a quote on the material of your choice.... this will give you a very close idea of what it will cost you. zippers and
polyester thread will be insignificant in comparison.
but before purchasing, make sure you know the width of the material so you can plan your layouts for your cuts to maximize the material, and to make sure when they cut the material, it is long enough for the job... so there isnt any unforeseen or accidental waste.
material can be expensive... to match the material on our 34 that a PO had installed, I had to pay $83.00 per yard... luckily I only needed enough to cover the dinette-conversion-to-berth cushion...
but expect around $30-40 for average auto upholstery materials...