San Diego Boat Yacht and RV Repair Facility

Salt, sun, and spray are hard on every surface aboard, and your seating pays the price first. Foam packs down, vinyl gets chalky, stitching loosens, and mildew creeps into corners you cannot see. You can keep cruising with tired cushions, but you pay for it in comfort, appearance, and resale value. A proper upholstery restoration does more than refresh the look. It protects the structure underneath, improves day-to-day use, and makes the yacht easier to sell when the time comes. Why Marine Upholstery Fails Faster Than Home Furniture Marine cushions live outdoors for much of the season. UV breaks down vinyl topcoats and weakens thread. Salt pulls moisture into seams and foam, then leaves crystals behind as it dries. Repeated wet and dry cycles degrade adhesive layers and backing fabrics. Even careful owners see stitching open up and foam loses its rebound. Once water enters the cushion core, mildew follows, and the breakdown speeds up. Foam Quality Makes or B ... read more