How to Reupholster the Seat for a Pontoon Bench

In this four-part series we'll show you how to reupholster a pontoon boat's bench seat. This tutorial will highlight the reupholstering of the seat cushion. Removing the vinyl, replacing the foam, sewing up a new vinyl cover and stapling it in place onto the backer-board will all be shown. At the end of the video a full materials list with amounts used will be displayed.

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HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A PONTOON BOAT’S BENCH SEAT CHAPTERS:
Removing Old Vinyl Fabric – 1:03 min
Cutting & Shaping New Foam – 4:33 min
Patterning Four-Way Stretch Vinyl – 20:56 min
Making Piping – 28:01 min
Sewing Front Bolster Vinyl – 33:48 min
Sewing Back Seating Vinyl – 45:15 min
Adding a Fabric Pull – 52:41 min
Joining Panels – 56:27 min
Stapling Fabric Pull – 1:05:51 min
Stapling Vinyl Fabric to Backerboard – 1:09:44 min
Adding Cushion Underlining – 1:18:26 min
Materials List – 1:20:10 min

MATERIALS LIST:
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 3" x 24" x 80" - Item # 183M2480
https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-Densi...
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 4" x 24" x 80" - Item # 184M2480 https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-Densi...
• Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz - Item # 120464 https://www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-L...
• Dura Skrim® Patterning Material 74"- Item # 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2...
• Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58" - ¼” - Item # 121506 or ½” - Item # 121507 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
• EverSoft Indoor/Outdoor Off White 54" Vinyl Fabric - Item # 122211 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Brand...
• Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" (50') - Item # 105599 https://www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-...
• Thread V-92 Natural Polyester UV 4oz - Item # 106386 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-...
• Sur Last® 60" Fabric - Item # 385100 or Top Notch® 9 60” Fabric - Item # 120451 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Brand...
• 21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - Item # 8010SS https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...
• Cushion Underlining Beige 54" Fabric - Item # 103934 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Unde...

TOOLS LIST:
• Tack & Staple Remover - Item # 104319 https://www.sailrite.com/Tack-Staple-...
• Staple Lifter - Item # 120037 https://www.sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
• Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - Item # 121244 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bla...
• Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986 https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure...
• Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
• Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - Item # 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
• Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine, Table & Workhorse™ Servo Motor - Item # 400500 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fab...
• Cording Foot Set 1/4" for Fabricator - Item # 400414 https://www.sailrite.com/Cording-Foot...
• Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - Item # 121410 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Sho...
• Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - Item # 103933 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap...