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

Bob, that is one sad troll. If it was your intent to spend time typing
something that lame to get me to comment on how lame it is....you've
reached rock bottom.
At least we both know that my cockpit has more seating room than yours.


RB
35s5
NY

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message . ..
| 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.


Leather is for dungeons and dykes. It turns into mold on a sailboat.
Use Naugahyde instead. Or, better yet use Sunbrella fabric. Use
Velcro instead of zippers because even nylon zippers turn to powder
when exposed to sun and weather. Sunbrella can be laundered when
soiled but Naugahyde can be kept clean with a paper towel or two
and soapy water.

Paladin

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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

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
. ..
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

John Cairns wrote:
"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
. ..
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




you forgot to add in the 150 bucks for velcro to stop all the cushions
from sliding around when you tack....

"John Cairns" wrote in
message
m...

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
. ..
I've priced out the cost of using USCG approved
throwable cushions vs a
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!


Does that come in Mauve?

"Scotty" wrote in message
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"John Cairns" wrote in
message
m...

"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
. ..
I've priced out the cost of using USCG approved
throwable cushions vs a
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!


Does that come in Mauve?

Chartreuse or lavender only.

Max

Go for the 32 throwable ones. If all your dozen guests find themselves in
the water at one time you will have something to throw at each one of them,
plus a few spares for the ones you miss.


"Bob Crantz" wrote in message
. ..
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

In article ,
Edgar wrote:
Go for the 32 throwable ones. If all your dozen guests find themselves in
the water at one time you will have something to throw at each one of them,
plus a few spares for the ones you miss.

If? :-)

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