I don’t know about the Annapolis area, but here in Eastern North Carolina that price would be obscene.
I’ve completely redone the upholstery in my 38 in the past year. Total cost about $1600 for the following: 2 v berth cushions – new 6” foam and medium brown Ultrasuede, Pfeifertex mesh on back Quarter berth cushion – ditto 2 6 ft settee cushions – new 4” foam and medium brown Ultrasuede, both sides so they are reversible 8 box cushions for settee backs and arms – new 3” foam and nautical pattern upholstery material and Pfeifertex on the backs Used some of the leftover 6” foam to make 2 bolsters to lean against when reading in the v berth – used leftover Ultrasuede 6 throw cushion covers made of fawn colored Ultrasuede – think of a #10 envelope big enough to hold a pillow and with a button to hold the flap closed. Picked the idea up from a cruiser and use the pillows to store bed linen when not on the various berths. A comforter and 2 pillow shams for the v berth in a nautical upholstery cloth that was originally intended for the seat backs. (I didn’t ask before buying what I thought was enough material to do the 8 cushions. How was I supposed to know to allow extra for the pattern match? Sailrite probably has a video on how to do it correctly. So the upholstery shop suggested making a pie shaped v berth throw/comforter and not letting the material go to waste.) As you can tell, the sewing was done by a local shop that does upholstery and interior decorating. The labor was probably well under half what a boat canvas shop would charge. Furniture upholsterers don’t seem to care if you supply your own materials. Bought the foam, fabric, Pfeifertex mesh, batting, and piping for the edges from a fabric discount store in New Bern. The stuff was also available on line from the same company. Another avenue you might try is to ask around among friends who are liveaboard cruisers. I have found that a surprising number of them have Sailrite sewing machines and regularly do upholstery and canvas work to feed the cruising kitty. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 3:07 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Joel Aronson <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Cost to recover cushions - ouch All, Just got a quote to have the cushions in the main salon - U shaped dinette and straight berth with back cushions- recovered in Sunbrella. Estimate was at least $2200 depending on fabric/extras. Is that a reasonable price? Is there any good way to DIY if you don't sew? Joel 35/3 Annapolis 301 541 8551
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