Need seat skins? Go to Canvas Plus!!

[TBarCYa]

After the last 2.5 years of the Florida sun plus using the wrong cleaners on the seats of my 2008 1800MX, I had to break down and do something about the seat skins. I remembered and article from way back (I bought the boat new in 2008) about a company that has the patterns for the original seats so I reached out to Canvas Plus in Arlington, WA. I had expected to say "send them in white and gray" and for them to arrive a few weeks later but instead they sent some material samples for me to pick from and less than two weeks later I had my new seat skins delivered to the house.

I'm gonna be honest and say that the installation wasn't the easiest thing I've done, especially on the bucket seat, but the new skins fit absolutely perfectly and are EXACTLY like the originals, except that they're two tone (my OEM were all white) and NOT TORN. Oh, and the material is soft and doesn't scratch your legs when you sit on it.

Anyhow, I can't say enough good things about Canvas Plus. I don't know that they have a website but if you email or search for canplus@aol.com you'll come up with a phone number or any information you need.

I definitely HIGHLY recommend them!

[HavaMax]

I just ordered a couple “skins” for big max.....service so far has been great...but I don’t have the skins yet. Hoping I’m not disappointed.....

[oldno7]

interesting.

I have a couple seams pulling apart, will be interested in final results.

[stock333]

I have also reached out to them and toutched base with KIm. Just curious when they send the skins out is it completely sewed together and all u have to do it take the cushion out of the old one and put it into the complete new fabricated one ???

[shrew]

FYI, Don't forget to use Stainless Steel staples when you mount the skins. Standard staples will rust and weep rust stains fairly quickly.

[stock333]

Originally Posted by shrew

FYI, Don't forget to use Stainless Steel staples when you mount the skins. Standard staples will rust and weep rust stains fairly quickly.

When everone says skins are we talking about a premade cover where we remove the old cover on the cushions and install the new skins or lets say covers on the existing cushions

Thanks Mark

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by stock333

When everone says skins are we talking about a premade cover where we remove the old cover on the cushions and install the new skins or lets say covers on the existing cushions

Thanks Mark

Yep and as shrew pointed out the skins get stapled to the plywood seat bases.

[stock333]

Thanks for the information

[shrew]

Originally Posted by stock333

When everone says skins are we talking about a premade cover where we remove the old cover on the cushions and install the new skins or lets say covers on the existing cushions

Thanks Mark

The entire vinyl upholstery is removed from the seat. What is left is the padding and the plywood structural frame (base and backs). The new vinyl is completely sewn as single piece. It is pulled over the seats and backs and the edges are stapled into the wooden backs and bases. Trim is also applied to cover the stretched and stapled skin. It's stapled with hidden staples to make the upholstered product look clean.

It takes a little practice and a lot of tugging and tweaking. It helps to have two people doing the job.

[BurceWayne]

I had my skins made by Kim at canvas plus. They even included custom colors but using the original patterns. The guy at the local shop that installed them for me was supper impressed by the quality and the materials. Plus Kim was amazing and super helpful. Saved myself about $3000 below the quotes from the local shops and everything fit like a glove! I had her do all covers for all the seats (including the captains chair) in my Maxum 3500 scr and it looks amazing.

[HavaMax]

I have my new skins and they look great. I will have pics this fall when I have them installed.

[stock333]

has anyone been in toutch with canvasplus. trying to get some skins and no replies to emails??

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by stock333

has anyone been in toutch with canvasplus. trying to get some skins and no replies to emails??

My understanding is that is typical, try calling.

[stock333]

can.t find phone number

[mmwjr]

Maybe someone has it and will reply

[mmwjr]

Letas is the same

https://letastopshop.com

[shrew]

Maxum Customer Care - FAQ

Does Maxum manufacture replacement upholstery and canvas parts for boats built in 1997 and older?

Maxum does not manufacture upholstery or canvas for boats built before 1997.

For canvas parts on 1997 and older models you may go to Leta's Top Shop at http://www.letastopshop.com or by calling (360) 435-3067.

For upholstery you may contact Canvas Plus at (360) 435-0932 or by email at canplus@aol.com.

[Baby Blue]

subscribed..
good info.
what was the costs and for what boat?
should give me an idea for my scr2800
thanks!
Mark

[dannyrayz]

My front bench bottom cost $75. 2005 2900 SE

[Baby Blue]

Oh. Heck that's not bad!
Post pic of new seat cover if you get a chance. Would love to see it.
I have some seams giving way. Figured I was SOL but this sounds promising.
Thanks!
BB