Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1980 17 Montauk
Posted by Noahgardner on 06/04/19 - 7:36 PM
#1
Has anybody used Ocean Tailors for a RPS cushion. The price seems high. Also what the best place to order a new RPS cushion Thank you for the info.
Edited by Noahgardner on 06/04/19 - 8:07 PM
Posted by Phil T on 06/05/19 - 7:07 AM
#2
Quality marine cushions are expensive. Especially when they have the correct vinyl colors and textures, piping colors, stainless steel staples and craftsmanship. They will last for 20+ years.
The sole remaining OEM fabricator of Whaler cushions for non-production models is
Anderson's Upholstery.
Call/email Tena @
www.amfg.us
Posted by Weatherly on 06/05/19 - 9:37 AM
#4
I have never heard of Ocean Tailors. I will speculate their RPS cushion price is high because they are re-selling an OEM fabricated seat cushion made by Anderson's Upholstery. Earlier this year I bought an Anderson RPS parchment with brown piping cushion for $332 delivered to my door.
The Specialty Marine cushion is not an OEM design. It is JUNK. The cushion absorbs water like a sponge and the plywood does not have t-fitings like the original design. You screw into the plywood and hope it holds for a summer season on the ocean.
Posted by hallandrew on 06/07/19 - 12:31 PM
#5
I just installed a new one manufactured by Anderson's. The quality is top notch. This is in "Desert Tan" without the brown piping for my 1988 17' Montauk. You will not be disappointed.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9j0165hq2ey...2.jpg?dl=0
Edited by hallandrew on 06/07/19 - 12:32 PM