There’s nothing quite like the constant fun of summertime boating adventures, and winter can seem exceedingly long when you’re dreaming of sunny afternoons on the water. However, winter can be an excellent time to work on getting your boat into its ideal condition for next year.
Replacing Exterior Upholstery
Cracked, torn, or worn-out upholstered boat seats are uncomfortable to sit on and bring down the overall value of your boat. Even worse, failure to replace damaged marine vinyl or upholstery can end up costing you much more if the foam or wood that make up the frame of your boat cushions starts to rot.
Sunbrella Horizon marine vinyl stands up to all the challenges of constant exposure to marine conditions. Horizon is weather, mold, and mildew resistant, easily cleanable, UV and fade resistant, resists cold-cracking, resists microbial pinking, and features 4-way stretch and recovery.
Replacing your boat upholstery is best done in the fall and winter months. This gives you plenty of time to find the perfect fabric(s) and work with a fabricator to make sure everything is shipshape for your first spring outing.
Updating Interior Boat Upholstery
The off season is a great time to update your boat’s interior upholstery or, more specifically, the cushions, pads, and bolsters that are used for sitting and/or sleeping onboard. It’s essential that you find a marine professional to complete your upgrade. You can find a fabricator near you with our Where to Buy tool.
You and your fabricator can work together to envision the new look for your boat. If you want inspiration for Sunbrella fabrics made specially for marine environments, try the Sunbrella Fabric Finder. Simply select ‘Marine,’ choose ‘Marine Upholstery’ (or ‘Marine Tops & Covers’ if that is what you’re looking for!), choose your favorite colors and patterns, and we will provide the top matches for your upholstery project.
Add a Shade Solution
Adding a shade feature to your boat can be a gamechanger in the heat of the summer. Sunbrella marine shade fabrics offer fade resistance, mold and mildew resistance, ultimate cleanability, and protect against harmful UV rays. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends certain Sunbrella fabrics in shading products as part of a complete sun protection regimen, including regular use of sunscreen, to aid in preventing sun-induced skin damage.
Sunbrella shade fabrics are backed by the industry’s most comprehensive warranty. Check out some great options for adding a shade feature to your boat.
Bimini Top
A Bimini top is a lightweight, open front canvas top for the cockpit of your boat. Bimini tops are a great solution for boats of all kinds. Biminis create shade and cover allowing you to enjoy a hot summers day by providing relief from the sun. Winter is the perfect time to order a bimini top ahead of next summer’s first boat outing.
Shade Sail
A shade sail is a type of canopy, with fabric anchored between different points using tension on a frame. Shade sails are a great option for boats because they can vary in shape and size and they can be easily taken down if needed.
Add Some Décor
Looking for sea-worthy upholstery fabric? From standard marine grade canvas to intricate jacquard fabrics, Sunbrella has a large collection of beautiful, quality upholstery fabrics to choose from and create a look all your own. Add throw pillows or sun pads upholstered with Sunbrella marine upholstery fabrics for durable, easily cleanable, fade resistant style. Enjoy each voyage on the water with Sunbrella marine upholstery fabrics aboard.
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