Have a 1997 Suntracker Signature 25 Party Barge. This question may be answerable by anyone who has replaced upholstery or carpet on a late 90's or early 2000's Suntracker.
On the shelf/seat that is over the motor, I'm trying to replace the carpet on the plywood the bench seat cushion is mounted on. Removed the screws that hold on mounting arms underneath the carpeted plywood...expecting that the same screws is what hold the upholstered seat cushion on. The cushion is vinyl over foam over plywood too. I was surprised to find when I removed the screws the seat cushion 'assembly' is somehow still mysteriously fastened to the carpeted plywood underneath. There are no other visible screws or hardware on the underside. The carpet is wrapped over the sides of the plywood and the ends nicely hidden under the cushion.
I can't figure out what is holding the seat cushion 'assembly' to the carpeted plywood. I see no other fasteners or holes in the carpet. I pried a small gap between the carpeted plywood and the seat cushion and can't see any fasteners, nor does it appear that it's glued. Very puzzling.
Anyone ever taken one of these apart for recarpeting or upholstering? There must be something I'm overlooking.
On an editorial note, I'm surprised that Tracker used so many non-stainless fasteners (screws, staples, etc.) on interior panels.
On the shelf/seat that is over the motor, I'm trying to replace the carpet on the plywood the bench seat cushion is mounted on. Removed the screws that hold on mounting arms underneath the carpeted plywood...expecting that the same screws is what hold the upholstered seat cushion on. The cushion is vinyl over foam over plywood too. I was surprised to find when I removed the screws the seat cushion 'assembly' is somehow still mysteriously fastened to the carpeted plywood underneath. There are no other visible screws or hardware on the underside. The carpet is wrapped over the sides of the plywood and the ends nicely hidden under the cushion.
I can't figure out what is holding the seat cushion 'assembly' to the carpeted plywood. I see no other fasteners or holes in the carpet. I pried a small gap between the carpeted plywood and the seat cushion and can't see any fasteners, nor does it appear that it's glued. Very puzzling.
Anyone ever taken one of these apart for recarpeting or upholstering? There must be something I'm overlooking.
On an editorial note, I'm surprised that Tracker used so many non-stainless fasteners (screws, staples, etc.) on interior panels.