Bob Crantz wrote:
I've priced out the cost of using USCG approved throwable cushions vs a
custom made set of closed cell cockpit cushions.

Always an eye on the practical!

.... Since my cockpit is 8 feet
in length I'll need 16 throwable cushions for the seat and 16 more for the
back rest. That is 32 cushions on my large, spacious cockpit. At $20 bucks a
cushion we're looking at $640

Maybe, maybe not. I've found a number of these cushions
floating, free for the price of circling and picking them
up. One time we even picked up a camo pattern one!



.... I've been quoted about $800 for a nice set of 2
inch thick closed cell foam cushions with real leather covering from an
automobile upholsterer. Is leather a good material to use for this?

Sure, it would be awesome. You might have a problem with gay
men and biker babes bugging you to take them sailing, but
you'd have an interesting social life.


.... What
kind of surface treatment would you recommend for long life?

None.
It didn't need any when it was on the cow, did it?


.... I'm sure the nearly dozen guests
that I can fit into my oversize, spacious cockpit will be impressed by the
leather cushions.

Absolutely! And what's even better, think about all the
hundreds of people that will be impressed when you brag
about them on the internet!

For a measly 160 extra bucks, it's a great deal!

DSK