Looking to repair/replace or fix some vinyl cushion/panels in my Thundercraft Capri 87 where I can get an estimate near Philadelphia?

[Rodguru12]

Just bought a new boat, and it needs some work on the wraps and cushions, seats etc., I'm also going to have to fix the floor and replace all carpet as well to bring it up to operational level. Waiting on getting an engine manual (48SPL), but it's on the way from Ebay. so working on it a little at a time, and hopefully by Spring 25, I'll have it in the lake for the first time!

 

[Scott Danforth]

First, welcome aboard

Since your fiberglass boat has a soft floor, the seats are the least of the issues.

The last thing to rot on a fiberglass boat is the floor, your transom and stringers have long ago rotted.

Remove the engine, de-rig the boat, then do a complete hull restoration by uncapping the boat, replacing the transom, stringers, and floor.

The 3rd sticky down in the restoration forum has all the information you will need

Then when finished, contact a local marine upholstery shop and get the interior soft surfaces replaced

 

[Rodguru12]

Thanks, I guess my initial estimation was correct on the time frame, appreciate the note.
Best
Rod

 

[cyclops222]

You are going to enjoy your new boat next summer. Do the rebuild the way Scott Is describing. Just remember to MEASURE, record, how wide the hull is at every rib. BEFORE you remove the top of the hull. Some boats simply spread apart. A simple accurate drawing with all the ribs on it with the distances will make life easier. DO NOT glue down any flooring WITHOUT putting in side to side supports. To keep the hull in shape when you reattach the main top deck.
Enjoy the new boat.

 

[Scott Danforth]

at a minimum start with link 14 https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/