What’s the deal with boat seats? You spend tens of thousands of dollars on a beautiful boat—sleek lines, glossy finish, chrome everywhere. But inside? You’ve got cracked vinyl, sun-bleached cushions, and foam that’s flatter than a pancake on cheat day.
It’s like putting leather seats in a dump truck. Or like wearing a tuxedo with no pants. Why is nobody talking about this?
If your marine upholstery is looking more like a biohazard than a place to sit and enjoy the breeze, it’s time to call Durham Upholstery—your go-to marine upholstery repair shop in SeaTac, WA. We’ve been at this since 1956. That’s right—1956. Before people even thought about waterproof phone cases. We were out here fixing vinyl before vinyl was retro.
Boats have it tough. They’re like the gym rats of the vehicle world—constantly outside, always getting blasted by the elements, and expected to look good while doing it.
Here’s the cycle:
Buy the boat.
Show off the boat.
Forget to cover the boat.
Rain. Sun. Mold. Sun again.
Boat seats now look like ancient relics from a sunken ship.
Sit down anyway.
Regret.
And yet, we accept it! We act like cracked, discolored, flaking boat seats are just “part of the experience.” Like seasickness and overpriced marina sandwiches.
They’re not.
You don’t have to live like this. You don’t have to apologize every time someone boards your boat. You don’t have to use a towel to sit down like you’re avoiding a public toilet.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Can’t I just throw a towel over it and move on?” No! That’s like taping a banana to the dashboard and calling it a speedometer.
Durham Upholstery does things the right way. And by "right," I mean:
Professionally sourced marine-grade vinyl (this isn’t patio furniture vinyl from the clearance bin).
Precision cuts and custom stitching so your seats fit perfectly and don’t wrinkle like your uncle in a hot tub.
High-density foam replacement, because your behind deserves better than the seat equivalent of a cereal box.
Full panel rebuilds if needed. Yes, we go all in.
Color matching or full redesigns if you’re ready to step up your nautical style.
We don’t just “patch” your seats. We bring them back from the dead. Lazarus-style.
Look, SeaTac isn’t exactly the Bahamas. You’ve got saltwater, sun, rain, and more seagull poop than anyone deserves. Your marine upholstery? It’s on the front lines of this war.
You’ve seen it. You pull up next to another boat at the dock. Their vinyl is glistening. The stitching’s tight. The foam? Plush. Then there’s you. With the leprosy seats. Who’s getting invited to the afterparty?
Nobody wants to sit on a crusty, ripped bench for three hours while pretending they’re enjoying the water. The better your seats, the longer people want to stay out. That’s just science.
A boat with wrecked upholstery is like a wedding cake with a slice missing. Sure, it still floats—but try selling it. See how that conversation goes.
If you’re reading this, probably you.
But in case you need specifics:
Pontoon boats with 1990s teal and pink interiors that scream “I haven’t been cleaned since Nirvana broke up.”
Speedboats with seats that look like they’ve been run through a cheese grater.
Fishing boats that somehow got more slime on the inside than the outside.
Yachts (yes, you fancy people too) with cushions that are just a little too beige to be luxurious anymore.
And if you’re still not sure, here’s the test: Sit down. Did it make a sound? Was it a bad sound? Then yes, you need us.
We’ve been doing automotive, boat, and classic upholstery work since 1956. You don’t last this long by accident. We’ve seen every kind of seat disaster imaginable.
We work with:
Marine-grade vinyl and leather
Closed-cell foam that resists water like a duck in a raincoat
UV-resistant thread (yes, thread. Even the thread matters)
Snap-in cushions, sun pads, captain’s chairs, bench seats, and custom boat interiors
We’re not here to duct tape your boat back together—we’re here to restore it like it just floated off the showroom floor.
Yes. Unless your original interior is made of unicorn hide, we’ve got it or can get it.
Depends on the job. Most repairs take a few days. Bigger redesigns? A bit longer. But here’s the deal: we do it once, and we do it right.
Absolutely. Bring the whole boat if you want, but if you want to save a trip, remove the panels and we’ll work with that.
Not as expensive as sitting on a moldy bench and explaining to your guests that “it’s more about the ride than the looks.”
Boating is supposed to be fun. Relaxing. Maybe even luxurious. But that vibe dies the second someone sits down and gets poked by a rusty staple.
You don’t need a new boat. You just need new seats. And guess what? We’ve got your back... and your backside.
📍 Visit us at: 1421 S 192nd St #1, SeaTac, WA 98148
📞 Call us at: (206) 682-3500
🕒 Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
🚫 Closed weekends (because boats are for fun, and we like fun too)
So next time you're out on the water, ask yourself:
“Do I want people to remember the ride… or the rash they got from my bench seat?”
Get your marine upholstery repaired at Durham Upholstery in SeaTac—and sail in style.