Thanks for sharing that info, Bill. Hope you enjoy your refurbished cushions!

$113 per cushion really makes me wish I could sew. I mean its a power tool right? A guy should know how to work one. ;)

I just paid a similar amount for a bimini and connector to add to the existing dodger.

My wife is skilled in sewing for years and in fact she refurbished the cushions on our Catalina 25. So, I bite the bullet and bought a Sailrite sewing machine for her. She has already made sheet bags, flag cover, grill cover and several other little projects. Our next project is a big one; we too are planning on recovering all of our cushions on our 36. I know we will save a bundle of money. We have just recently checked in to the pricing of materials and it is absolutely amazing now days. We like the lighter colors that Catalina is using these days on their boats.

Glenn,

Please keep the C36IA in mind when your wife undertakes this project. If you take lots of photos throughout the process - from selecting and purchasing the material, to making patterns, to cutting and sewing - and keep a detailed log of the project it would make a very useful article for the C36IA.

Am I asking too much?

Will do Larry.:)

Bill, that's great! And you've got two Type 4 Throwables always handy because they are used as backrests. Very professional!

Bill, those cushions look very professional! I really like the teak on the sole of your cockpit as well. Looks very clean and sharp as well.

I have cushion envy. My cushions are in pretty good shape so its hard to justify 2k for an update. Especially since it would be nice to have Diesel heat and my Adler Barbour is pretty much done after 16 years.

We just bought a Sailrite as well. Should be picking it up today from the shipper. My wife is very handy with the sewing machine and has been doing as much as her current machine would allow, but the new machine will let us do all our own repairs. Just re-stitching the dodger and bimini will pay for the cost of the machine, and we have lots more stuff planned for it.

Bud:

Your wife is going to love the Sailrite machine. I have a had one over 7 years and like you said have paid for it self many times over. It will be onboard when we leave this summer. If you want nice dingy chaps look on sailrites site and there is a very good pattern in pdf format.

Randy

[quote=William Matley;4710]
Sometime it's the little things that really add to the enjoyment of our boats.

For example, am I the only one that likes to go to the bow of the boat, when you are underway, to enjoy the view(s)? Nothing so impressive to me as watching the bow cut through the water or to look aft to enjoy the size and beauty of this multi-ton boat of mine.

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And I thought I was the only one that did that. I too love to stand at the bow and watch the water curl up and off the hull. It is almost as mesmerizing to me as a campfire is. I haven't yet had the pleasure of the 2nd part, the view aft, on this boat, but I am thinking that's going to be a good one as well.

We had ours done last year on our 1997. I was never a fan of the green, (i guess that's why I like Catalina over Beneteau). We re did them in the faux leather, cream color. the cost was 2400.00, and it makes Pazzo look new!
:)

One of our skippers did this: [url]http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,4779.0.html[/url]

[QUOTE=bstreet;4752]And I thought I was the only one that did that. I too love to stand at the bow and watch the water curl up and off the hull.[/QUOTE]

Yes, but how many of you will admit to, even once, doing the "I'm the King of the world" yell. We can start with me.:p

Mike

I'm all for DIY and am considering slipcovering our original cushions in the salon. I'm wondering if anyone knows how much fabric is needed. We too paid for new canvas last summer and I know I can do the necessary sewing for cushions to save some money. I'm wondering if new foam rubber and reupholstering might be a better idea, though. I wish I had had the patterns and sizes this past winter. Oh well... better late than never. :)

Okay, here's a related question/problem:

We go sailing a lot with our two dogs. Every once in awhile, the larger one (apx. 70 pounds) takes a notion to cross over to the high (windward) side of the boat when it's heeling a lot. A couple of times when he's done this, he's torn little holes in the cushion cover with his nails. Is there any sort of material that is water proof but at the same time couldn't be torn like that? (I got a vinyl patch kit and tried patching it. Maybe I can make it work on my second try, but in any case, it's going to keep happening from time to time.)

I had the same problem with the cushions that came with the boat. My dog made several holes and worse, a triangular tear. I fixed the tear with a self adhesive sail patch which stayed on for years. I finally picked up new cushions at Sail Expo in Philly a few years ago. I got closed cell foam cushions, as I was tired of dealing with the sponges that the stock cushions were. I mentioned the dog issue and there is an option for a tear proof material for the top of the cushions which is pretty immune to dog claws. I got that and haven't had a problem, though he did make a small hole in the edge.

I don't recall the brand, but I'd think this would be a common option.

Now, if I could just find a good way to attach them so they don't fall off when heeled, I'd be a happy sailor.

[QUOTE=plaineolde;5262]Now, if I could just find a good way to attach them so they don't fall off when heeled, I'd be a happy sailor.[/QUOTE]

Why not get some non-skid stuff from a kitchen store? Stick 'em under the cushions.

Hi Bill,

I am new to this and about to try and re-upholster the cushions below. I have no idea how much material to order and see you had 18 yards (which is a good 40 yrds less than I was thinking....so needless to say....I am very happy)....I see see aft cabin was not done just curious if you did the V-berth (inclusive of the 18 yards).

Thank you for making me realize this could cost a fraction of what I was originally thinking!

jack

Thanks Bill!