[PaulBl]

We re did 20 cushiosn to re cpver a 33 ft boat with all interior and cockpit cushions. We reused all the closed cell foam.

When looking for fabric make sure it is for marine use and watch for Olefin as a fibre material as it is will usually do the best. Anythinhg 100% Olefin and you have something that won''t hold water or easily stain. Marine fabrics are also treated to resist mold. For cheap just go 100% Olefin.

Not all Sunbrella fabric is for marine use some is for patio furniture so be sure it''s marine. Sunbrella makes some really nice loking stuff that looks like a woven pattern. very very classy and not hideously expensive.

Expect to pay about $35 a yard on up. Large repeats in the pattern make for a lot of waste unliess you want a goofy looking cushion<g>. Stripes and such are similar in that they go in one direction and make for more waste.

Personally, on seat cushions 2 in closed cell is to die for! It''s not cheap however.

For us all 20 cushions (matress was one onf them) covered with a premium fabric by a first calss tailor was $5,600 - foam not included. That included a contasting piping around all the edeges with new covered zippers. That also includes 100% around the cockpit and some large settee''s and some assorted smaller cushions. Some throw pillows were also part of the deal too.

Before you run out and jump on a chape job try to look at some expensive jobs tpo see what a really good job looks like. Done with top materials you can get a LOT of years out of a covered cushion.

My old onbes were a good job done in navy with the white ticking and lasted since 1989. The PO had a dog and cat that scratched through two cushions and the rest were just well and evenly worn. the closed cell foam showed NO sign of wear.