Can I buy pre-made replacement vinyl

[scbrown]

I have a 95 Bayliner that the bow seats and rear seat bottoms are in need of replacement. I'm looking to purchase replacements. Is it possible to purchase pre-made vinyl or do I have to remove the vinyl and send them for a pattern? I viewed a YouTube video showing the method for replacing the vinyl, but it did not explain how they got the replacements.

Scott

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Can I buy pre-made replacement vinyl

Bayliner Customer Care > Parts Catalogs list parts for their boats back to 1991.

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Can I buy pre-made replacement vinyl

If the prices aren't what you expect of the installation is a hassle, contact a local upholstery shop. They can do exact replacement covers or custom skins for about the same price.

 

[emoney]

Re: Can I buy pre-made replacement vinyl

And don't forget there's always the "buy a used sewing machine and have it" route. I had never even darned socks (I have, however, used the word "damn" and socks in the same sentence), and I was able to sew 22 cushions for a sailboat cabin. If I can do it, anyone can as my wife likes to describe me as "un-coordinated in just about everything". The first one or two may not turn out so swift, but they DO get better as you keep going. Plus, it saves a LOT of money that can be used on more toys. Just a suggestion.

 

[cribber]

Re: Can I buy pre-made replacement vinyl

If you don't have access to a heavy duty sewing machine look for a local vinyl guy or upholstery shop and get a quote. Compare that to your time, equipment costs, and materials and go with what you can afford.

 

[tallcanadian]

Re: Can I buy pre-made replacement vinyl

And then there is Copy Cat Covers. Check it onling. Send in your old covers and they make new covers. I don't know anyone who has done this but it looks awesome.

 

[Brewman61]

Re: Can I buy pre-made replacement vinyl

My buddy had rodents infest his pole barn and spend the winter gnawing up a lot of the vinyl in his boat. Seats and side panels took the worst. Local canvas repair/uppholstery shop did a remarkable job matching the color and design on the Crestliner vinyl. I don't think it was a bargain, but I was really surprised at how well they did.