How to Make a Powerboat Aft Bench Cushion

In this tutorial video we will show you how to reupholster a powerboats aft bench cushion. This bench cushion hinges back to revel storage below. The cushion has a vinyl fabric cover which covers the foam then the vinyl fabric is stapled to a backer board. To reupholster this cushion we will cut and replace the old foam then a new cover will be made from marine quality vinyl seating fabric from Sailrite. We will also cover the underside of the backer board to give it a finished look. Order supplies and tools at: How to Make a Powerboat Aft Bench Cushion Chapters: Removing Old Upholstered Fabric – 0:54 min Patterning & Cutting New Foam – 3:44 min Patterning Top Plate Sections – 6:00 min Sewing French Seam – 11:01 min Sewing Channeling Fabric – 15:03 min Sewing Prefabricated Piping – 20:35 min Making & Sewing Boxing – 23:38 min Preparing the Backer Board & Installing the Cover – 30:14 min Hiding Staples – 36:16 min Materials List –