How to Upholster an Engine Cover for a Speedboat

This tutorial video is part of our Speedboat Makeover Series, where we update the interior of a used Malibu speedboat to look brand-new. You too can update any used speedboat by following this video series. This tutorial details the process for reupholstering an engine cover that features French seams, a Boat Blanket skirt and more. We used sew foam, Boat Blanket and a vinyl upholstery fabric called EverSoft™ that is exclusively sold at Sailrite®.

Watch the Speedboat Makeover Series:    • Speedboat Makeover Series  

CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Removing Old Cover - 0:49
Gluing New Sew Foam - 4:46
Patterning for New Fabric - 11:59
Cutting & Sewing Fabric Panels - 20:46
Stapling New Fabric Cover - 31:36
Patterning & Sewing Skirt - 41:34
Stapling Boat Blanket Skirt - 51:19
Upholstering Cup Holder - 58:47
Creating Lift Strap - 1:11:26
Materials & Tools List - 1:13:45

MATERIALS LIST:
Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58” - SKU: 124306
3M™ General Trim Spray Adhesive 18.1 oz. - SKU: 73211
3M™ Super 77™ Spray Adhesive Low VOC 18 oz. - SKU: 636100
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74” - SKU: 103134
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor Teak 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122218
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor Black 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122217
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) - SKU: 122064
Polyester Carpet Binding Beige 1-1/4” - SKU: 120236
Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - SKU: 103933
21 Gauge 1/2" (12mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 8012SS
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 8010SS
Boat Blanket Black 72” Fabric - SKU: 100113
Shelter-Rite® Grey 61" Fabric - SKU: 112015
McLube™ Sailkote 8 oz. - SKU: 120679

TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037
Tape Measure 120” - SKU: 102986
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8” - SKU: 101017
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - SKU: 400600
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597
Left Edge Guide Foot Set 4mm for Sailrite® Fabricator® - SKU: 400111
Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121411
Professional Stainless Steel 10” Scissors - SKU: 123615
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24” - SKU: 102400
Grease Marking Pencil Yellow - SKU: 111002
Chalk Pen White - SKU: 123131
Sailrite® Drill Hole Cutter Set - SKU: 121825
Marker, Box Cutter, Electric Kitchen Knife, Tape Measure, Pliers, Notching Tool,
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