How much does boat upholstery repair cost?

Localized boat upholstery repairs typically run $75 to $200 per seat for seam and stitch work, and $200 to $500 to recover a single cushion or helm seat with new marine vinyl. Pricing depends on vinyl grade, stitch pattern, and whether foam has to be replaced.

How much does it cost to reupholster a boat?

A full center console interior generally runs $1,500 to $4,500, and a pontoon interior $2,500 to $6,500, including new foam, marine-grade vinyl, and UV-stable thread. Boats with diamond stitching, custom logos, or rotted substrate sit at the higher end.

Should I repair or reupholster my boat seats?

Repair when the vinyl is still supple, the foam is dry, and the damage is limited to stitching or one cushion. Reupholster when the vinyl cracks as it flexes, cushions stay damp, colors no longer match, or the plywood substrate has softened — patching those conditions fails again within a season.

How long does marine upholstery restoration take?

Single-seat repairs are usually a few days. A full interior reupholstery typically takes one to three weeks depending on parts, fabric availability, and how much substrate work the boat needs.

What material is used for boat upholstery?

Marine-grade vinyl with UV and mildew inhibitors, closed-cell or quick-dry foam, UV-stable polyester or PTFE thread, and marine plywood or composite substrate. Household upholstery vinyl and thread fail within a season in South Carolina sun.

Do you offer marine upholstery repair near Greenville, SC?

Yes. Aqua Marine Customs LLC is a woman-owned marine upholstery and canvas shop based in the Greenville, SC area, serving boat owners across the Upstate for upholstery repair, reupholstery, covers, and full restoration.

Restored pontoon boat interior with diamond-stitched marine vinyl upholstery

Boat Upholstery Repair vs. Reupholstery

What each option costs, how to tell which one your boat actually needs, and what a proper marine upholstery restoration includes — from a woman-owned shop in the Greenville, SC area.

Typical marine upholstery price ranges

Every boat is quoted after we see it, but these are the ranges most Upstate boat owners land in. Vinyl grade, stitch pattern, foam condition, and substrate repairs move the number.

Service	Typical range	Notes
Seam or stitch repair (per seat)	$75 – $200	Blown stitching with sound vinyl and dry foam — the cheapest way to add seasons.
Single cushion or helm seat recover	$200 – $500	New marine vinyl, new thread, foam replaced only where it is waterlogged or collapsed.
Full interior reupholstery (center console)	$1,500 – $4,500	All cushions, bolsters, helm seating, and side panels rebuilt with new foam and vinyl.
Pontoon interior reupholstery	$2,500 – $6,500	Furniture group, wall panels, and helm — scope depends on layout and stitch pattern.
Full restoration (canvas + upholstery)	Quoted per boat	Covers, upholstery, panels, and finishing details handled as one project.

Repair it when…

Stitching has opened but the vinyl is still flexible and un-cracked.
One or two cushions are damaged while the rest of the set still matches.
Foam is firm and dry — press it and it springs back within a second.
Damage is localized: a puncture, a torn corner, a failed zipper or snap.

Reupholster when…

Vinyl is chalky, stiff, or cracks when you flex it — it will tear beside any new seam.
Cushions stay heavy and damp, or smell of mildew after drying — the foam is waterlogged.
Multiple seats are faded to different shades and no longer match.
Plywood or substrate under the cushion is soft, delaminating, or rotted.

Common questions

How much does boat upholstery repair cost?: Localized boat upholstery repairs typically run $75 to $200 per seat for seam and stitch work, and $200 to $500 to recover a single cushion or helm seat with new marine vinyl. Pricing depends on vinyl grade, stitch pattern, and whether foam has to be replaced.
How much does it cost to reupholster a boat?: A full center console interior generally runs $1,500 to $4,500, and a pontoon interior $2,500 to $6,500, including new foam, marine-grade vinyl, and UV-stable thread. Boats with diamond stitching, custom logos, or rotted substrate sit at the higher end.
Should I repair or reupholster my boat seats?: Repair when the vinyl is still supple, the foam is dry, and the damage is limited to stitching or one cushion. Reupholster when the vinyl cracks as it flexes, cushions stay damp, colors no longer match, or the plywood substrate has softened — patching those conditions fails again within a season.
How long does marine upholstery restoration take?: Single-seat repairs are usually a few days. A full interior reupholstery typically takes one to three weeks depending on parts, fabric availability, and how much substrate work the boat needs.
What material is used for boat upholstery?: Marine-grade vinyl with UV and mildew inhibitors, closed-cell or quick-dry foam, UV-stable polyester or PTFE thread, and marine plywood or composite substrate. Household upholstery vinyl and thread fail within a season in South Carolina sun.
Do you offer marine upholstery repair near Greenville, SC?: Yes. Aqua Marine Customs LLC is a woman-owned marine upholstery and canvas shop based in the Greenville, SC area, serving boat owners across the Upstate for upholstery repair, reupholstery, covers, and full restoration.

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