new vinyl and possible layout change

[redneck joe]

been almost exactly a year since we decided on new colors to replace our very degraded seats but life happens and next week i get a small hernia taken care of so i'm on light duty for a few weeks and thought it would be a perfect time to get that part taken care of. Took everything out yesterday except the seat bolster over the front seat. After I got all twisted in place on the floor with the screwgun, turns out it is bolted so need a box wrench. That is on todays list.

This morning i was looking at some old catalouges for another thread and noticed mariners in '71 have a curved casting deck then the star trek had some additional seating(?) in them - both the 16 and the 18, the latter being same size as my boat.

i had planned to try to add some flip up seats or something, mainly for me to nap while i'm out for the day or the few times AC is with me she can do the girl thing and lay out for suntan.

So this thread will be about all that. Sit back and prepare to be bored...

 

[redneck joe]

here is the Star Trek. pretty sure do not want to block any walk paths

 

[redneck joe]

i'm thinking a side to side flip up in the back to cover the stuffs under the splashwell and/or in from of the livewell/front seat plus one to join it from the front casting deck.

 

[redneck joe]

from the vinyl standpoint, i will be doing myself - no fancy stitching or edging just stapled on - any tips?

Sunbrella

 

[redneck joe]

all the wood appears fine at this point so no plans for that other than if i decide to modify.

 

[Scott Danforth]

- any tips?

all the wood appears fine at this point so no plans for that other than if i decide to modify.

hit the wood with OTF


radius the substrate edges you will be wrapping.
get new foam
2 mill painters plastic sheeting is great between the foam and vinyl to allow it to move about as you are upholstering

work in the sun, let the sun warm the vinyl, it will be pliable and stretch bette.

 

[redneck joe]

10-4

 

[redneck joe]

using half inch ply - should i do half inch staples or 3/8

 

[redneck joe]

going half inch

 

[redneck joe]

So just used AI for the fabric. Saved me a bunch of time doing joe math.

all measurements have 4(ish) inches added. Went 4 yards since they don't do partials...





Edit
optimize purchase of 54 inch wide cloth for these measurements that are in inches





Thinking a little longer

AI Mode reply for 1 image and optimize purchase of 54 inch wide cloth for these measurements that are in inches​

To optimize your fabric purchase, the pieces can be arranged into four efficient layout sections across the 54-inch width of the cloth. This minimizes waste and determines the exact length you need to buy.


The optimal total length required is 131 inches (approximately 3.64 yards). It is recommended to purchase 3.75 yards (135 inches) to allow a small buffer for cutting.

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Optimal Cutting Layout
Here is how to lay out the pieces along the fabric roll to minimize waste:

• Section 1 (Length: 40 inches)
  • Place the 44" × 40" piece.
  • Remaining scrap: 10" × 40"
    
    
• Section 2 (Length: 34 inches)
  • Place the 37" × 34" piece and the 17" × 28" piece side-by-side (
    
    
    
    inches exactly).
  • Remaining scrap: 17" × 6"
    
    
• Section 3 (Length: 33 inches)
  • Place the 33" × 33" piece and the 20" × 30" piece side-by-side (
    
    
    
    inches).
  • Remaining scrap: 1" × 33" and 20" × 3"
    
    
• Section 4 (Length: 24 inches)
  • Place the 28" × 18" piece and the 18" × 24" piece side-by-side (
    
    
    
    inches).
  • Remaining scrap: 8" × 24" and 28" × 6"
    
    

Summary Table

Section	Left Piece (w × l)	Right Piece (w × l)	Combined Width	Section Length
1	44" × 40"	(None)	44"	40"
2	37" × 34"	17" × 28"	54"	34"
3	33" × 33"	20" × 30"	53"	33"
4	28" × 18"	18" × 24"	46"	24"
Total				131"

 

[redneck joe]

only bad piece on the boat

 

[redneck joe]

 

[redneck joe]

i think im going to so some sort of spacer on that one.

 

[Scott Danforth]

I would replace the wood with PVC foam board on that bolster