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« on: January 19, 2010, 02:24:24 PM » |
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Hello fellow RBO's,
I am re-upholstering my v-berth cushions and when I remove them all, I am left with 2 curved "u shaped" cushions that appear to be "fixed" to the boat. Before I try and pry them off and break something, I was wondering if anyone new if these can be removed easily or if they are in fact fixed and are not to be removed....I have a 99 FV270. Any ideas? Thanks for any input. Picture is attached.
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alswagg
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2010, 03:59:52 PM » |
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These cushions are screwed on, the screws are very difficult to fine, but a located in the middle seam between the foam. If you are recovering, sometimes it is more cost effective to just pry off. The backer board is 1/4" luan. Al
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2010, 05:00:12 PM » |
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Al,
thanks for the input. Not sure if i understand what you are telling me. Are the screws "in" the cushions under the fabric??
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Brian
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alswagg
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« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2010, 05:04:34 PM » |
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If you notice the pad has an upper foam piece and a lower foam piece, the screws are in the middle seam. Al
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themaniam1
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2010, 05:38:57 PM » |
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Use a strong magnet to locate the screws.
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alswagg
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2010, 06:06:49 PM » |
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The screws will be SST. #10's
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jjlovett
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Boat: 2005 FV 270
Boat name: Twenty & Out
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2010, 09:01:03 PM » |
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Interesting - on my 05 they have snaps that hold them down and velcro on the sides to marry up to the other berth cushions...
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99FVBP
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« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2010, 11:19:43 PM » |
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Spoons, what is the re-upholstery going to run you and what material are you using. I have the same boat and have had thoughts of redoing the interior but couldn't even guess at the cost. Thanks for sharing!
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spoons
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2010, 12:29:35 PM » |
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99FVBP
I recently found a place that was recommended by the rinker site by someone that gave me a quote of approx. $800 plus tax (doramar) for vinyl for all four cushions but without replacing the foam. the foam is around $150 extra they said. This was the best price but was close to others I found. I like the vinyl idea as it can be easily dried if moisture gets in cabin.
Have you ever removed the 2 cushions I mentioned in my posting? I do not see any seems it is just one complete cushion. Guess I have to take another look or two. Anyway, good luck with your cushions if you choose to re-upholster.
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Brian
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2010, 02:27:12 PM » |
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Which cushion are you talking about the long straight running for and aft on the shelf or the horseshoe style. If you are refering to the horse shoe style. I believe these are held in with screw from underneith, a small "L" bracket with screws going up. You will probably have to lay on back to see. sorry for the confusion. Al
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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2010, 02:53:25 PM » |
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Al,
Yes the horseshoe shaped cushions was my question and thanks for the help. After further thought I was thinking it might be underneath. Of course, I realized this AFTER I got back from the marina...lol. Thanks for the help!
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« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2010, 01:19:11 PM » |
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Well I finally figured out how to remove the "horseshoe" cushions in my v-berth. I am still uncertain "how" they did this but they screwed in each cushion from above, but not thru the cushion. I am guessing the cushion was completed while on the boat. Anyway, I pryed them off and am thinking of using velcro and some sort of strap with snaps when I get them re-uhpolstered. I will keep all posted as to the outcome in case soemone else needs a good place to go.
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