[Rhodes22-list] Cushions and Stan

[Jesse Shumaker]

I had a local sailor (who handles upholstery and is also a sail maker) make
3" high cockpit cushions for me and I was happy with how they turned out.
They make all the difference in comfort while sailing.  I applied some
non-stick shelving liner on the bottom of the cushions with double sided
tape to keep them from sliding while heeling and that works well.  If you
would like to contact Steve, who made my cushions, you can reach him at
cptnhosch [at] yahoo.com.  He could mail cushions to wherever.

Jesse Shumaker
S/V Zephyr

On Thu, Sep 29, 2022 at 11:18 AM <mm.bizlist1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Alex,
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> I recently replaced both my cockpit cushions.  After checking with Stan
> for a source (which he was not able to provide), I got a local auto/marine
> upholstery shop to make them to my specifications.  I supplied them with
> the materials (from Sailrite) which consisted of:
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> CushionRite Dry Fast Antimicrobial Open Cell Foam (water pours right
> through this.)  I got mine in 2" thick firm and they are comfortable.
> Sailrite has this in a 48" x 80" size which would make 2 cushions.  Make
> sure you get the Dry Fast version.  My previous cushions were closed cell
> foam which I would have slightly preferred but I had trouble finding that
> in the right size.
> Phyfertex standard vinyl mesh fabric on top and sides (8 yards @ 54"
> wide).  Of course, Sunbrella or any other outdoor fabric would be fine.
> Naugahyde vinyl welting (64')
> YKK #5 plastic zippers (package of 5 pulls and 15' of continuous chain)
> Super Grip Nonslip Cushion Underlining Black (2 yards @ 54").  This
> perforated sticky rubberized material is on the underside of the cushions
> and prevents them from sliding off the seats when heeling.
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> As a rule of thumb, you need to allow an extra 3" for each seam and don't
> forget to add the side panels to your calculations.
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> Materials cost for two cushions was about $500 and my shop charged me
> about $100 each for the labor so the total was about $350 for each cushion.
> If you go this route, make sure your shop understands that these cushions
> are not rectangular--one end needs to be narrower than the other and that
> they need to be mirror images.  My shop got it wrong the first time even
> though I gave them the old one to match!
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> Mike McKay
> s/v Liber (2006/2018)
> Allatoona Lake
> Acworth, GA
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Alexander Cole
> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 9:52 PM
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Cushions and Stan
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> I had a stupid attack after a cruise.    The cockpit cushions were
> scrubbed and placed on my roof rack to dry when I got home.    I
> unexpectedly needed to disconnect and use my boat hauler the next morning.
>  Yup, no coffee and now no cushions.    I found one in a ditch.     I’ve
> even checked all the dumpsters on my route.
> I know Stan is unreachable durning Annapolis and am unsure if he’s doing
> much anyway.    If anybody talks to him, can he sell me a new set?   They
> are very nice for full days without autopilot, and to hide my iPad
> navigation from the heat of the sun.
> If not, does anybody have ideas for ordering custom?    I lack the stern
> one for a template.
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> Thanks, Alex
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