How to Upholster a Speedboat Bench Seat Backrest

This tutorial video is part of our Speedboat Makeover Series where we update the interior of a used Malibu speedboat to look brand-new. You too can update any used powerboat by following this video series. This tutorial details the process for re-covering a backrest that features a quilted fabric section, a fabric pull, a boxing running around three sides and a cover stapled to a backer board. We used CushionRite™ seating foam and a vinyl upholstery fabric called EverSoft™ that is exclusively sold at Sailrite®.

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CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro - 0:00
Removing Old Fabric - 0:52
Cutting & Gluing New Foam - 3:48
Cutting Fabric Panels - 14:11
Sewing Quilted Panels - 21:11
Sewing Piping - 28:13
Cutting & Sewing Fabric Pull - 29:50
Sewing Panels Together - 32:10
Stapling Cushion Cover to Backer Board - 36:24
Materials & Tools List - 48:06


MATERIALS LIST:
Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58” - SKU: 124306 - https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
3M™ General Trim Spray Adhesive 18.1 oz. - SKU: 73211 - https://www.sailrite.com/3M-General-T...
3M™ Super 77™ Spray Adhesive Low VOC 18 oz. - SKU: 636100 - https://www.sailrite.com/3M-Super-77-...
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74” - SKU: 103134 - https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2...
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor Teak 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122218 - https://www.sailrite.com/EverSoft-Ind...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) - SKU: 122064 -https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...
Polyester Carpet Binding Beige 1-1/4” - SKU: 120236 - https://www.sailrite.com/Polyester-Ca...
Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - SKU: 103933 - https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap...
21 Gauge 1/2" (12mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 8012SS - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - SKU: 8010SS - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...
Boat Blanket Black 72” Fabric - SKU: 100113 McLube™ Sailkote 8 oz. - SKU: 120679 - https://www.sailrite.com/McLube-Sailk...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) - SKU: 122064 - https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...

TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037 - https://www.sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Tape Measure 120” - SKU: 102986 - https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure...
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8” - SKU: 101017 - https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - SKU: 400600 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Del...
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 - https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2...
Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun  - SKU: 121411 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Lon...
Professional Stainless Steel 10” Scissors - SKU: 123615 - https://www.sailrite.com/Professional...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24” - SKU: 102400 - https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Chalk Pen White - SKU: 123131 - https://www.sailrite.com/Chalk-Pen-White
Sailrite® Drill Hole Cutter Set - SKU: 121825 - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Dri...
Marker, Box Cutter, Electric Kitchen Knife, Tape measure

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