"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
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I've priced out the cost of using USCG approved throwable cushions vs a
custom made set of closed cell cockpit cushions. 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, but they are USCG approved and
it is a large, spacious oversized cockpit. 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? What kind of surface treatment would you recommend for long
life? It's a lot of leather since my cockpit is so large and spacious, so
I'll probably have to buy leather treatment in the gallon size. I'm sure
the nearly dozen guests that I can fit into my oversize, spacious cockpit
will be impressed by the leather cushions. Money is a concern for me and
at times I almost wish I had a smaller, cramped cockpit of 6'10" in
length, even though it would seriously detract from the sailing experience
not to mention limiting the amount of gun rack one could use. So, in the
end, having a large, exceptionally spacious cockpit of 8 feet in length
does have its drawbacks when trying to outfit it in leather upholstry in
the form of expense. But then that drawback pales to the pity one receives
from others when they learn that your cockpit is a sub-7 footer.

Bob Crantz

Make it fine Corinthian leather and they'll never notice!

Amen!

John Cairns