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Marine Upholstery — Boat Seats, Canvas and Vinyl in New York

5 of the 1,913 sewing and fabric businesses we track in New York have marine upholstery, boat seating or canvas work. Full listings for every city are on the New York page.

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Furniture upholstery and boat upholstery are different trades using different materials. Sun, salt and standing water demand marine-grade vinyl, UV-stable thread and foam that drains instead of holding water. Shops here state that they do marine work — seats and cushions, pontoon furniture, bimini tops and covers. Measure or photograph the seat base before you call; quotes depend on whether the frame and foam are reusable.

Brookhaven 1

  1. LC Upholstery

    157 Middle Country Rd, Brookhaven, NY 11953-2503

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Depew 1

  1. Upholstery Unlimited LLC

    66 Sheldon Ave, Depew, NY 14043-3533

    Call Website All Depew

Glens Falls 1

  1. Peerless Upholstery

    17 4th St, Glens Falls, NY 12801-4216

    Call Website All Glens Falls

Rochester 1

  1. Howard's Foam and Fabrics

    630 Ridge Rd W, Rochester, NY 14615-2833

    Call Website All Rochester

Valley Stream 1

  1. Johnny's Custom Upholstery

    244 Rockaway Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580

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Ask specifically about thread and foam. Polyester thread rated for UV outlasts nylon in sunlight, and closed-cell or reticulated foam is what keeps a wet seat from turning into a sponge. A cheap rebuild using furniture materials looks identical on day one and fails by the second season.

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How much does it cost to reupholster boat seats?

Commonly $150-400 per seat depending on size, whether the foam is replaced and how much of the frame survives. A full pontoon interior runs into the thousands, and most shops quote after seeing photos of the existing seating.

What is marine vinyl?

Vinyl made for outdoor and wet use: UV inhibitors, mildew-resistant backing and cold-crack ratings so it does not split in winter. It is heavier than furniture vinyl and is the reason a proper marine job costs more per yard.

Can a regular upholstery shop do boat seats?

Some can, but the materials and the thread are what matter. A shop that does marine work regularly stocks marine-grade vinyl and UV thread; one that does not may build a beautiful seat that fails in a season of sun.

Where can I buy fabric?

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Where to buy fabric material?

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