F/S Boat seat covers...

[cjb]

Hello all.

I would like to get some input from you about seat covers for older Seadoo boats. What I want to do is duplicate the covers shape and colors so the boat owner can easily re-upholster the seats themselves at half the cost of what the factory charges for replacement covers. Please let me know if any of you will be interested on a product like this?

 

[vilord]

Yup, interested

 

[overlord1]

Id be interested too

 

[vilord]

Only thing is, I don't actually want it to match the colors. I hate the colors of my boat and would much prefer the sportster blue or the speedster yellow

Once I'm done with this thing there won't be any purple or teal left on it.

 

[Sailfish]

OH yea i be needing the covers also
let me know more on the project
thanks

 

[speedster4us]

I would also be interested in a set of covers, but NOT in the factory colors, but nothing off the wall...Normal colors...Let us now

 

[cjb]

Update..

I just order a few samples of fabric to try to get a match to what Seadoo used. Also I started taking out the seats on my own boat (challenger 1800) so i can start working on the rear bench seat covers. Here is a pic of what they should look like. I want to start with the mid 90s speedsters, sportster and challengers boats.

Regarding other color combinations. That should be no problem but it will take me a little longer.



Thanks
CJ

 

[speedster4us]

So what type of price are we lookin at (cjb). And If I was to supply the material what are lookin at. I have a 1997 Speedster. It has the 3 seats across back, a spoters seat (single), and a butt and back pad at the bow. Thanks. Let me know

 

[cjb]

I have not really worked the prices yet. I do know that they have to be lower than retail. For example. The rear back seat cover for a 97 Sportster is around $140 dollars each. I am looking to cut that to less than half for mine. Of course it will not be exactly the same as I will not be able to do logos. At least not for now. If you provide me the material then it even less.

What year is your sportster?

 

[cjb]

Update.

I have received the white vinyl samples that I order. Tonight I will match them the best I can to my challenger original Seadoo vinyl and then I will place the order. I should have the finish product by the end of next week. I will post pictures.

 

[Sailfish]

seats

hey
that sounds great my 97 speedster seats are sad.....im in venice Fl so not to far away from you :cheers:

 

[speedster4us]

cjb, my boat is also a 1997 speedster...

 

[gpshemi]

What became of this? I need to do my seats.

 

[cjb]

Update..

Yes i am still working on it. I had to find foam replacements for the seat back on my challenger due to mine been in bad shape. I already found one on Ebay and it’s on its way to me. I want to make sure the fitment of the vinyl pieces is good before i put them for sale. I also had to do a little bit of research on what the best thread to use to put the pieces together. I almost have all the material I need to start. It has taken a longer but it is coming along.

 

[Nate Surveyor]

I need a new cover for a 1998 GS.

Nate

 

[gpshemi]

Anyone know how hard it is to recover seats? I figured I could use the originals as a pattern to a certain extent. Obviously, they're formed so you'd have to get creative in spots. I assume you use 3M spray adhesive and stainless staples.

 

[vilord]

CJB - With the new material will we be spray adhesive/stapling, or will they have zippers/full covers?

Thanks!

 

[jjcarter]

What material are you using or have used?
Is it 4-way stretch vinyl?
If you have finished a set can you post pic's?

 

[Firecop2]

Awsome - I need these too

I have a 1999 challenger 1800 and need the back seats and rest. In your picture it is all the white seats. I also need the back loudge replaced. I noticed in your picture it was missing. Can you give me a quote on the cost for replacing these seven items???? I think this is great you took this on.

George

 

[waldemar]

hey !!

thats a great idea i have mine done like 4 days ago and i pay 500.00 for seats just the bottom one and the spoiler and they change the foam. im gonna post some pictures next week .they do a great job !! god bless u fellows :hurray::rofl:

 

[Firecop2]

:boxing_smiley:cjb - Are you still doing Seats??? What is the status. It looks
like you could have plenty of work. Are you going to do it or what???

 

[Orange]

I wonder if wet okole or similar covers could be made for the boats? They come in many colors and patterns...... That way, you just slip them over your upholstry....

 

[timmyboy76]

hey cjb...you out there....what up man, have same boat you got, halla back.

 

[gpshemi]

I think this is a dead deal. When it stops raining I'm going to pull mine from storage and get started on it. Maybe I can make templates as I go. We'll see.

 

[vilord]

I think this is a dead deal. When it stops raining I'm going to pull mine from storage and get started on it. Maybe I can make templates as I go. We'll see.

Not specific for the 1800 series boats, so you'd be on your own for the front seats, but there's another thread for a dude in florida that is doing this for the 15 foot boats