Hot To Select Boat Seat Fabrics And Materials

Regardless of the type of boat that you have, you should not discount the importance of the right materials for your boat seats, as this can be of prime importance not only for the comfort of your fellow passengers, but also for the performance of the vessel and ultimately for the safety of everyone on board.

For instance, it's important to know about the different options that you have when it comes to using the right upholstery to make sure that the seats stay watertight and won't need a lot of regular maintenance, while still allowing for other uses, e.g. sleeping if they are interior couch seats.

Damaged boat seat materials, such as bent frames or ripped fabrics, not only decrease the appeal of the vessel but also lower its value. Especially if you are thinking of selling the boat, often a little seat repair and refurbishment will pay itself many times over.

For the frame, there are a lot of different boat seat materials available on the market. Very common ones are metal, especially steel, and also fiberglass. There are other types of lastic that is used too, but fiberglass is by far the most common.

Boat seats based around a steel frame should of course be using stainless steel, or rust will damage your seats in the long term. Marine plywood is also an alternative, but it needs to be pressure-treated and waterproofed.

One of the most important boat seat materials is the upholstery, but please note that not all boat seats need and have it. Some are hard seats, and have wooden benches and backrests attached to a frame of a more solid material.

Hard seating that isn't padded is often fitted with cushions. Whether the boat seats you are after are fitted with cushions or non-removable upholstery, please note that the available range of fabrics and colors is usually much bigger for indoors seats than for on-deck seats.

Boat seats that are intended for on-deck use must be proofed against environmental hazards such as light from the sun and wind. Marine grade vinyl is often used for boat seat upholstery, although there are other possibilities.

Alternatives to marine grade vinyl include nylon, weatherproofed leather, and other high-grade fabrics. These are usually more expensive, but also more luxurious, nicer to look at and more comfortable.

Whatever the boat seat materials that you will choose, make sure that they are fit for the job, heavy duty, and weatherproofed. You will find more details on the internet, as well as by talking to local boat seat resellers and installers.