How to Reupholster a Pontoon Helm Seat

Because our pontoon helm chair was in rough shape, we ended up having to completely remove the old foam and vinyl from it. If your foam looks like it’s still in good shape, you may not need to remove it. And perhaps your vinyl is still functioning but you’d simply like a more modern look. No worries! Our detailed tutorial will still be useful to you in these situations, so you can skip around the video to find what part best applies to you.

For our new vinyl upholstery, we’ve chosen to use Sunbrella^® Horizon. Available in two distinct patterns and a variety of colors, this product captures the performance and style that Sunbrella is known for in an exceptional indoor/outdoor engineered synthetic leather. The four-way stretch capabilities of this waterproof vinyl make it ideal for contouring and tailoring. You won’t have to worry about it sagging or puddling after excessive use! Sunbrella Horizon's proprietary top coat ensures mold/mildew resistance and bacterial stain resistance to protect against bacterial pinking. And it features the best-in-industry five-year limited warranty in the rare case that it should fail.

The other great thing about Sunbrella Horizon is its color-matching capabilities. This fabric was designed to perfectly match Sunbrella^® Marine Grade and Sunbrella^® Upholstery fabrics of the same name, so it’s easy to create a cohesive look on your boat. You can also utilize Sunbrella Horizon for home, RV and outdoor living upholstery, cushions and home décor applications. It’s just that high performing!

Take a look at our detailed video tutorial if you’re ready to transform your old helm seat from drab to fab. Sailrite has all the tools, supplies and fabric to make it happen! And if you ever need us, our customer support staff is available via phone, email or the chat function on our website.