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zebra50
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Initially Posted - 09/30/2010 : 10:05:01

Does anyone know where I might purchase replacement covers for the aft berth cushions? If it matters, I have a 1998 250 WB #370. Old ones are original and have torn and dry rotted. thanks for any help.

Jay W

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 09/30/2010 : 10:45:32

You might try Catalina Direct. They sell cushions, they might sell just the covers. Alternately, you could make your own using your choice of fabric with simple sewing machine. Use the old ones as a template.

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Response Posted - 09/30/2010 : 17:41:13

Jay, does that mean that you actually use the aft berth for sleeping?

If I had my way, I would replace the aft berth mattress with Yoga matting, just to stop stuff rolling about back there.

Paul

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 09/30/2010 : 18:34:10

Paul on our boat i used a couple yards of navy colored rug from Defender ..
with a no slip matt under it ..
works out nice plus it was under a $100

we dont sleep back there either

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zeil
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Response Posted - 10/01/2010 : 09:20:31

We use below the cushions inexpensive interlocking 1/2 inch 2ft x 2ft anti-fatigue mats as used in kids play areas etc.

It insulates, will stop stuff sliding about and helps to eliminate moisture and condensation problems.

It comes in packages of approx. 6 2x2ft sheets and is available in most box stores.

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watercayman
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Response Posted - 10/01/2010 : 21:14:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zebra50
 Does anyone know where I might purchase replacement covers for the aft berth cushions? If it matters, I have a 1998 250 WB #370. Old ones are original and have torn and dry rotted. thanks for any help.

Jay W
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Jay, I had exactly the same question some months ago. CD unfortunately only sells complete sets of interior cushions. I tore off my old fabric and was looking to replace as well. Only option I could find is to purchase material and have it sewn own.

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Response Posted - 10/02/2010 : 03:21:29

I bought "skins" for my SeaRay.

Maybe a few of you guys could get together and call CD as a group and see if they would offer the option of just selling you the skins. I bet they would find the market for skins is much greater than for a whole set of cushions.

I'd pay $500.00 for skins way before I'd shell out $1,500 - $2,000 for a full set of cushions.

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Response Posted - 10/02/2010 : 04:53:47

Take the cushions (or some simple drawings) to an auto upholstery shop and get a quote--many also do boat work.

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Response Posted - 10/02/2010 : 07:22:27

FYI, on our 2005 c250, the cushions are fabric on top and a kinda vinyl on the underside.

Looking at those black floor pads that Henk mentioned, made me think of something I saw in Lowes.

Same kinda stuff, but in a variety of colors.

I found things like these at the Depot, various online stores and [url="http://www.amazon.com/interlocking-exercise-flooring-racetrack-tradeshow/dp/B0031QL9QO/ref=pd_sim_sg_1"]amazon (by far the cheapest!)[/url]

Paul

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Response Posted - 10/07/2010 : 09:46:19

Hi,
You can go to cie that make refurbishing interior for boat, very $$$
Or look in your local paper for people that make sewing, windows draps, living room decorative cushion, clothing retouch...
They'll be able to make the cover for you very easily, and less $$.

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Response Posted - 10/09/2010 : 07:50:24

thanks to all for the info. I did get a reply from Dani Monterrosoat Catalina who said that they would get back to me with pricing. That was 9/30. Have not heard from them since. We don't use the aft area for sleeping but the grandkids might now that they are old enough to go with us. I like the vinyl type bottom which I separate from the fiberglass with cedar trellis cut to fit. Keeps the cushion from getting moist. I will keep you posted on the info from Catalina

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 10/14/2010 : 10:26:46

for your info-from Catalina, the price is $349.00 for the covers

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watercayman
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Response Posted - 10/15/2010 : 09:32:18

Great news - thank you for finding, Jay!

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 10/16/2010 : 07:26:48

glad to help. What is your feeling about the pricing? high or ok

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Response Posted - 10/17/2010 : 07:12:48

Ironically, it is almost exactly the price a local shop was going to charge me for re-doing just the two aft cabin cushions. Material, cutting, sewing, etc. But then, everything down here is about 30% more expensive than you'd expect in the US unfortunately. So, for me it is a good price.

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Response Posted - 10/17/2010 : 10:29:43

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zebra50
 for your info-from Catalina, the price is $349.00 for the covers
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Is that for all the cushions or just the aft berth cushions?

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 10/18/2010 : 09:37:41

that is for the covers for the aft berth cushions.

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Response Posted - 10/21/2010 : 21:13:33

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by zebra50
 that is for the covers for the aft berth cushions.
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OH! Shoot, no, I probably wouldn't do it then. You can surely get good quality material and a good upholstery shop to do a good job for a lot less in the States.

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Response Posted - 03/29/2011 : 11:24:09

ordered directly from Catalina. Cost was $350 and well worth it. They sent me a number of fabric samples all of which were better quality than the original covers. It only took about a week to get the new ones once they were orderd.

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