Boat Upholstery & Marine Canvas in Fort Myers
Call (239) 288-6185 or request an estimate to talk about your upholstery or canvas project.
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Electronics & Upgrades
Cracked vinyl, flattened cushions and a Bimini that’s lost its color make even a well-kept boat look tired. Hands On Deck coordinates and completes boat upholstery and canvas work in Fort Myers for boat owners across Southwest Florida, from individual repairs to complete interior and exterior soft-goods replacement.
Boat Upholstery Work
- Seat skins, replaced or recovered
- Cushions and bolsters
- Foam replacement for seats that have gone flat or soaked up water
- Stitching repairs
- Custom patterns for seats and cushions that don’t come off the shelf
- Full cockpit or cabin reupholstery
Canvas Work
- Covers for storage and travel
- Bimini tops
- Enclosures and curtains
- Isinglass and clear panels
- Zipper and snap repairs
- Modifications to existing canvas
- New custom-fitted pieces
Choosing Materials for Florida
Sun and moisture are what wear out soft goods here, so material choice matters as much as the stitching. We focus on fit, durability, function and materials suited to sun, moisture and marine use. Whether you want to restore the factory appearance or create a new color and material package, we’ll talk through how each option holds up and how to care for it.
Repair, Recover or Replace?
Not every tired seat needs to be replaced. Torn stitching or a split seam can often be repaired. Faded or cracked vinyl over a solid base can usually be recovered. Seats with rotted bases or waterlogged foam are the ones that typically need a full rebuild. We’ll look at each piece and tell you which route makes sense, and we’ll be clear about which items can wait if you’d like to spread the work out.
Upholstery projects often pair well with a deep boat detailing job, and larger interior changes can be part of a custom work project. When the boat is going into storage, a fitted cover or shrink wrap protects the new soft goods.
FAQ
Upholstery & Canvas FAQs
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Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy new boat seats?
It depends on the seat. When the frame and base are solid, recovering is usually the more economical choice. When the base or frame is failing, replacement can make more sense. We’ll compare both for your seats.
What do custom boat cushions cost?
Cost depends on the number and size of cushions, the foam, the material you choose and whether patterns need to be made from scratch. We’ll quote it after measuring.
Can you repair my existing Bimini instead of replacing it?
Often. Zippers, snaps, seams and small tears are common repairs. If the fabric itself has broken down from sun exposure, replacing it is usually the better value.
Electronics & Upgrades
Related Services
Marine Electronics →Garmin and other major brands: displays, sonar, radar, autopilot, cameras and NMEA 2000 networking.
Seakeeper Ride →Compatibility review, installation and integration of Seakeeper’s underway attitude-control system.
Audio & Lighting →Stereos, amplifiers and speakers, plus underwater, courtesy and accent lighting.
Next step
Request an Estimate
Request an estimate or call (239) 288-6185, and we’ll help you choose the right fix for your seats and canvas.