New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
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socalmacer
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New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
Well as the original owner of a 1996 Mac 26X, I finally got around to changing the cockpit cushions including the foam over the past couple of weekends. I elected to replace all 5 cushions as they were in pretty poor shape. As the weather can get quite worm in the summers around here, I elected to keep a light color and selected a light gray replacement similar to the original color. The replacement foam was the same thickness but much higher in quality and provides a lot more support. I excluded any snaps in these new cushions so now they are interchangeable from starboard and port side. Doing these myself saved me some boat bucks! See some pictures below.....
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Russ
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Re: New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
Those look amazing. What did you use for the backs of the cowling? I assume the foam is thinner.
--Russ
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OverEasy
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Re: New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
WOW SoCalMacer!!!
Those look Great!
You’ve got talent!
Congratulations!
Great project that will make your Mac a lot more comfortable. Enjoy
Best Regards
Over Easy
Those look Great!
You’ve got talent!
Congratulations!
Great project that will make your Mac a lot more comfortable. Enjoy
Best Regards
Over Easy
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Jimmyt
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Re: New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
You did a great job on those cushions! Really freshens up the look of the boat.
Jimmyt
P-Cub-Boo
2013 26M, Etec 60, roller Genoa, roller main
Cruising Waters: Mobile Bay, Western Shore, Fowl River
P-Cub-Boo
2013 26M, Etec 60, roller Genoa, roller main
Cruising Waters: Mobile Bay, Western Shore, Fowl River
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NiceAft
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Re: New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
Nice job.
When I made cushions for my Mac (a lot of years ago), I placed Velcro on the backs of the seat cushions so they would stay in place when heeling. That way, they were still reversible and held in place. The Sunbrella has held up phenomenally well.
When I made cushions for my Mac (a lot of years ago), I placed Velcro on the backs of the seat cushions so they would stay in place when heeling. That way, they were still reversible and held in place. The Sunbrella has held up phenomenally well.
Ray ~~_/)~~
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ris
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Re: New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
Nice cushions! New cushions with great foam make a day on the water much nicer. Good job
Richard
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dlandersson
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Re: New Cockpit Cushions - Finally
Very nice. Kudos to you. 
socalmacer wrote: ↑Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:32 pm Well as the original owner of a 1996 Mac 26X, I finally got around to changing the cockpit cushions including the foam over the past couple of weekends. I elected to replace all 5 cushions as they were in pretty poor shape. As the weather can get quite worm in the summers around here, I elected to keep a light color and selected a light gray replacement similar to the original color. The replacement foam was the same thickness but much higher in quality and provides a lot more support. I excluded any snaps in these new cushions so now they are interchangeable from starboard and port side. Doing these myself saved me some boat bucks! See some pictures below.....