Padding for Front Area of Boat

[Splash]

How should I attack the cushioning at the front of my boat.

The attached photo of someone else's boat wuith front cushioning is attached.

This is what I want - and want your opinions of how to achieve this.

Splash

[sid_fishes]

mate a quick trip to a trimmer, and he,ll tell you how much it will cost. just dont get scared when he tells you how much:o cheers sid

[Splash]

Thanks Sid.

Was'nt really planning on paying someone's fat margin on this one.

I wanted to improvise and try things out myself.

Can I simply buy something from clark rubber?

Splash

[blaze]

should be able to purchase the rubber/ foam from some where like clarkes or a trimmer then cut to the desired shape and see if you can get you wife to make some heavy material covers with zips so you can remove for washing. As far as fixing so they dont move, mine aint normally a problem but in a bit of rough stuff for 10 or 20 kms they do move, I just put them back in place to sleep
cheers
blaze

[Splash]

Thanks Blaze,

Recommended type of rubber or foam (thickness and grade, brand) ?

Recommended material cover (type and grade)?

SS zips?

Convenient way to fix without too much fuss?

Splash

[blaze]

Foam - high denisty
Material - what ever my wife could sew on the sewing machine (can always be replaced with)
Zips- I have zips in the covering of my foam for easy cleaning (remove and in the washing machine) and replacement when required
Fixing in place- I have my made so they are a tight fit and dont move much so in realality they just sit on the benchs/bunks
cheers
blaze

[Splash]

Many thanks Blaze!

[dnej]

Mesh underneath,allows for better airing,and fix the opening with velcroe,underneath as well.
Dont have the opening on the side of the cushion.
I will get a pick of mine for you and post tomorrow.
David

[Splash]

Thanks Dnej.

I need more explanantion - what sort of mesh, how does it sit?

How is the opening fixed with velcroe and underneath?

Look forrward to picic.

Splash

[dnej]

Splash,
Photos as promised.
The Vinyl is readily available from spot light,as is the velcro.
Dont know about the mesh.
The mesh allows the cushion to breath, and dry quickly.

Make a template of your cushion area.
Get Clarke rubber to cut it for you.

Remember, that the top of the cushion, will be wider than the bottom,if you have a descent flair on you boat.
I split my cushions, as I have access under both sides, and didnt want to lift the whole length cushion.It is a pain in the ring piece, if you have to lift the whole long section.
Good luck with it all.The vinly is easy to sew.
David

[Splash]

Many thanks and great pics.

Why is it raised off floor of hull?

[dnej]

Spash,
In my case,my cuddy cab is walk through,and the deep well is a great place to sit, out of the weather.
If the bunks were level with the floor , there would be little leg room.Also, I have storage under both square cushions.
David

[Splash]

Thanks Dnej.

Is that vinyl covering high density foam?

[dnej]

Splash,
In regards to the raised bunks,a point I missed,you stay a dry.
David

[dnej]

Splash,
The bunk material( Foam) is very old,so I really dont know.
I had the foam recovered,a few years back, because it was in such great nick.
Did you understand about the angle of the foam walls?
David

[Splash]

Hi Dnej.

Yes, I understand about the angled/tapered wall profile of the foam - thanks.

I will split my cushions too now. Your idea of splitting these cushions is a good one - as opposed to lifting (trying to) the whole length cushion in the tight area and would be cruel indeed.

How did you manage to ensure the cushions stay matech together like a jigsaw without sliding around?

Where can I find that mesh material?

Splash

[dnej]

Splash,
Bow stern wise, there is not a problem, as there is a raised section at the end of the bunks, where the foot rests are.
Port to starboard, so far I have not had any slipping , but have not been in rough seas either.I intend to glue on some velcro to the ply floor, and corresponding part of the underside of the cushion.

The mesh, dont know,but any fabric supplier, will have it, but Spotlight doesnt.I will ask a contact I have in the trade, and see what I come up with.Try Clarke Rubber,that is a possibility. They will tell you in any case.
David

[Splash]

Many thanks