How to Upholster a Helm Seat for a Speedboat

This tutorial video is part of our Speedboat Makeover Series, where we update the interior of a used Malibu speedboat to look brand-new. You too can update any used speedboat by following this video series. This tutorial covers the process for reupholstering the captain's or helm seat, which features a removable cushion and backrest. The backrest incorporates lumbar support, which we easily added using Sailrite® CushionRite™ Standard Antimicrobial Foam (Soft). We also used a vinyl seating fabric called EverSoft™ that is exclusively sold at Sailrite.

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Removing Old Fabric & Evaluating Foam – 0:48
Patterning & Cutting Inner Side’s Foam – 5:38
Applying Sew Foam to Helm Seat – 7:38
Applying Foam & Trimming Sew Foam – 11:58
Patterning Helm Seat for Fabric – 14:30
Cutting Vinyl Fabric – 26:18
Sewing Vinyl Fabric – 29:27
Fitting Cover on Helm Seat – 34:06
Cutting Foam for Backrest – 47:12
Cutting Vinyl Fabric for Backrest – 49:45
Quilting Vinyl Fabric – 51:35
Creating & Sewing Fabric Pull – 54:10
Trimming to Size & Sewing Boxing – 56:55
Installing Cover on Backrest – 1:02:45
Materials & Tools List – 1:12:53

Materials List:
Super 88 Spray Adhesive 13 oz. - SKU: 123287 https://www.sailrite.com/Super-88-Adh...
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2...
Shelter-Rite® Grey 61" Fabric - SKU: 112015 https://www.sailrite.com/Shelter-Rite...
Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58" - SKU: 124306 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
3M™ General Trim Spray Adhesive 18.1 oz. - SKU: 73211 https://www.sailrite.com/3M-General-T...
CushionRite™ Standard Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) - SKU: 124231 https://www.sailrite.com/CushionRite-...
3M™ Super 77™ Spray Adhesive Low VOC 18 oz. - SKU: 636100 https://www.sailrite.com/3M-Super-77-...
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor Teak 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122218 https://www.sailrite.com/EverSoft-Ind...
Polyester V-92 Thread from Sailrite https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...
Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - SKU: 103933 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap...
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 5,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 58010SS https://www.sailrite.com/21-Gauge-3-8...
CushionRite™ Standard Antimicrobial Foam (Soft) - SKU: 124216 https://www.sailrite.com/CushionRite-...
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor Black 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122217 https://www.sailrite.com/EverSoft-Ind...
Top Notch® 9 Silver Gray 60" Fabric - SKU: 120450 https://www.sailrite.com/Top-Notch-9-...
EverSoft™ Vinyl Welting / Piping Black - SKU: 122597 https://www.sailrite.com/EverSoft-Vin...
Boat Blanket Black 72" Fabric - SKU: 100113 https://www.sailrite.com/Boat-Blanket...

Tools List:
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037 https://www.sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - SKU: 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121410 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Sho...
Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case (110V) - SKU: 121244 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bla...
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - SKU: 400600 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Del...
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2...
Left Edge Guide Foot Set 4mm for Sailrite® Fabricator® - SKU: 400111 https://www.sailrite.com/Left-Edge-Gu...
McLube™ Sailkote 8 oz. - SKU: 120679 https://www.sailrite.com/McLube-Sailk...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121411 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Lon...
Chalk Pen White - SKU: 123131 https://www.sailrite.com/Chalk-Pen-White
Flexible Curve 20" With Ruler - SKU: 123117 https://www.sailrite.com/Flexible-Cur...
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-W...
Cording Foot Set 1/4" for Fabricator® - SKU: 400414 https://www.sailrite.com/Cording-Foot...
Left Edge Guide Foot Set 4mm for Sailrite® Fabricator® - SKU: 400111 https://www.sailrite.com/Left-Edge-Gu...
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