Custom Boat Upholstery

Need Custom Boat Upholstery on the Gold Coast?

Look no further than Gold Coast Marine Upholstery.

Custom Boat seats upholstery

We can bring your boat seating back to life!

With all of the marine vinyl colors available today we can create boat seats to keep everyone happy. From classic and neutral to bold and attention-grabbing, there’s a range to suit.
Marine grade fabric possesses the properties required for a long life in the sun, standing up to UV Rays, salt and moisture.

Whether you have old seats that need recovering only or seats that require new bases we’re here to help.
We provide on-site courtesy quotes to keep the process easy and hassle free.
Have a look a just a few of the upholstery jobs recently completed HERE
Find all of our contact details HERE

 

 

Heavy Duty Padded Storage Bags

Protect your valuable equipment with custom sized padded storage bags.

Sometimes your valuable items or purchased equipment does not come with ready made protective storage.

Heavy duty custom sized bags provide some much-needed peace of mind. It’s certainly beneficial to have some padding surrounding your items. This is especially true for those items enduring regular travel or transportation.

Materials can be varied depending on your particular needs.

The pictured bags have been created with a Sunbrella plus fabric which provides the ultimate protection.

Sunbrella plus has been manufactured from 100% solution dyed acrylic and has a polyurethane coated backing to ensure the surface is 100% impervious. Sunbrella plus is UV stabilised and abrasion resistant. This is backed up by their 10-year warranty.

The stringent manufacturing Sunbrella fabric undergoes makes it a product without equal.

The colour range is extremely vast which means creating to match your particular taste is a piece of cake.

We are all about custom creation. From the fabric and colour range to the zipper and strap length the choice is yours.

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If you have any queries about creating heavy duty storage bags to suit your needs just give Mark at Gold Coast Marine Upholstery a quick call or email.
Details including a contact form can be found here.

Boat Seat Upholstery – Gold Coast

Custom Boat Upholstery on the Gold Coast

What’s your boat seating style??

Retro Boat Upholstery Gold Coast

We just love this colour selection and style chosen by one of our most regular customers.

This is one boat that will draw attention out on the water and was a heap of fun for us to create and install.

Make your boat upholstery a personal statement, stay clean and neutral or go wild.

Bench seat and Dash panels
Upholstery
Dinette Cushions

marine boat vinyl
Get creative and show your style.
With the colour selections of marine grade vinyls now available you have every reason to push the limit with your design.
Boat seating needs to tough enough to handle the sun, the salt sprays, and the UV rays.
Pacifica Vinyl (Pictured left) is just one of many that can handle our sometimes harsh Gold Coast climate.
Engineered for a life of sea and sun Pacifica’s construction incorporates:
  • high calibre flame retardants,
  • UV inhibitors,
  • colourfast pigments and bacteriostats.
  • Unsurpassed stain resistance is achieved with RESISTAIN® advanced surface protection finish.
  • FIRE RATING: Passes Australian FR Test Standard AS1530.3
  • Passes Cigarette Burn Test AS3744.1
  • Meets IMO FR Standard Test A.652(16)
  • 3 year warranty applies

These attributes make it an all round excellent choice for your boat upholstery.

If you need an upholstery overhaul just give us a call or shoot off an email, Click here for all contact info.
A courtesy visit and measure up makes it easy to have a quote in your hands.

Boat Covers – Get winter ready

Custom Boat Covers

Do you need covers for your boat? Does your boat hibernate during winter, Either way, keep your assets protected with a custom-fitted boat cover.

We use only quality heavy duty materials to make sure your boat sleeps safe and soundly when not in use.

Every boat cover created is thoughtfully constructed with the best materials available on the market.

custom boat covers gold coast

For outdoor use, during the winter a top of the line fabric is recommended. A well-constructed custom cover built from quality fabric should provide approximately eight years protection.

A well-fitted cover is going to keep dust, dirt and grime out of your boat and also any critters looking for a new home.

There are different choices available in regards to the way your cover attaches to your boat. You may select press studs, tie downs or a pull rope depending on your personal preference.

 

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Why opt for a custom fitted cover?

This is why…An ill-fitting or loose cover without support will never compete with mother nature. A heavy downpour and pools of water will no doubt collect. These pools are heavy and stretch the fabric so even when emptied out you are left with a warped stretched area that just won’t bounce back into shape.

If you are thinking about investing in protection for your boat give Mark from Gold Coast Marine Upholstery a call.

Mark can pay you a courtesy onsite visit to discuss your options, provide material and colour samples and prepare a quotation.
Super easy, Super convenient.
Click here for contact details.

Bimini and clears – Ultimate Protection

A new bimini top and boat clear combination will keep you out on the water …

even as the weather begins to cool.

keep boating keep fishing on the gold coast

Keeping yourself comfortable while out among the elements is a must, A quick easy fix is to add a bimini top and clears to your boat.

Start with a custom fitted bimini cover. Never compromising we use Sunbrella Plus fabric for our bimini tops ensuring the ultimate protection while on the water.
The key features of Sunbrella being:
  • UV and Fade Resistance – With a 10-year warranty against fading, Sunbrella fabrics hold their vibrant color even with constant exposure to the sun, salt and chlorine of harsh marine environments.
  • Mould and Mildew Resistance – All Sunbrella fabrics are mould- and mildew-resistant. Should exposure to dirt, debris and the elements cause mould and mildew to occur, Sunbrella marine canvas can be quickly and easily cleaned with a simple bleach solution.
  • Bleach Cleanable – When tough stains such as mold or mildew occur, Sunbrella fabrics can be cleaned with bleach without losing color.
  • Sun Protection – All Sunbrella marine fabrics hold the Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of approval, providing valuable protection from the sun so boaters can safely enjoy long hours on the water.
  • Breathable Comfort – Unlike some marine fabrics that trap heat in, Sunbrella fabrics allow air to pass through, creating a comfortable boating experience for all aboard.
The colour range is extremely extensive, whatever shade or hue your boat is Sunbrella has a fabric to match or compliment perfectly.

sunbrella fabric range for bimini top gold coast

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Now add some custom fitting clears so you’re snug and warm inside.

achilles rollglass for boat clears gold coast
The perfect solution to keep comfortable while out in the elements. These boat clears are ideal for both commercial and residential applications. Achilles is the leading brand of UV stabilised clear. Use Achilles rollglass to be certain of a well functioning and aesthetically pleasing solution.  

A unique process is used to manufacture these clears resulting in a high-quality clear finish perfect for marine applications where visual clarity is so essential. A tinted formulation is also available to reduce glare and heat.

So, no need to hide away during the cooler upcoming months.

Be prepared and enjoy the waterways all year round.

Don’t forget, we offer courtesy onsite quotes.
If you’re curious about the cost of a new bimini top, clears or both or would like to see some samples give Mark a quick call.
Click here for contact information.
Just click to take a look at some of our Custom Bimini Covers with Clears

 

Bimini, clears and upholstery update.

A nautical style update, just what was needed.

This upgrade included a new bimini top, clears and fresh upholstery.

custom boat upholstery seats gold coast marine upholstery

These boat seat cushions took on a fresh look with new upholstery in classic nautical colours. Marine grade vinyl in navy and white make a bold boaty statement.
Seating can be custom created in a wide variety of colours and styles ensuring a stylish look while out on the water.
More importantly, this fabric is created with exceptional UV and mildew resistance and has proven outstanding performance in both indoor and outdoor applications

bimini top clears gold coast marine upholstery

A new bimini top and clears were also installed to ensure the harsh Australian elements were kept at bay.
The bimini top was custom made using Sunbrella fabric which is unequalled in the market and is manufactured to extremely stringent specifications.
The clears (also custom made) are made from Achilles extruded rollglass. This is the perfect solution to enjoy the great outdoors no matter what the weather brings. Achilles is the leading brand of UV stabilised clear PVC and is ideal for commercial or residential applications.
Achilles rollglass has high clarity and blocks 93% of UV solar radiation.

Get out and enjoy the great outdoors, with these materials available you are protected rail, hail or shine!

For more custom upholstery, bimini top or clears photos check out the links below.
For more Upholstery  Click Here
For more Bimini Tops Click Here
For more Clears Click Here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ll cover whatever needs covering…

We don’t only make covers for boats.

cage covers

 

Gold Coast Marine Upholstery can create covers for just about anything you need.
If you have something that needs protection we can make a custom fitting cover to keep it safe and secure.
For more info or to arrange a free quote just give us a call or flick through a quick email.

 

 

Gold Coast Marine Upholstery – Keeping the Gold Coast covered.

Benefits of a Bimini Top for your Boat on the Gold Coast.

Do I need a Bimini Top for my boat?

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Do I need a Bimini top? Well, that’s your call, the best way to decide is to ask yourself a few quick questions, When do I use my boat? how long do i use it for each time? am I sensitive to the sun etc? The Gold Coast is a beautiful place for boating and protecting yourself from the elements is really important.

If you are out early mornings only and beating the sun, chances are you may not find one totally necessary, If you go out boating through the day and stay out for long periods of time then keeping that sun off you is a huge plus, if you plan to take friends & family out it’s a good idea to protect them as well as yourself and make everyones day much more enjoyable. Your Bimini will also protect you from sudden downpours.

Where do I start?  Can I buy one pre-made or do I need a custom made Bimini top?

The cheapest option will always be the standard pre-sized Bimini top and this can sometimes be a great option. If you have a popular boat model then a Bimini top retailer is more likely to have something in stock, make sure you locate a reputable retailer that specialises in Bimini tops.

You may prefer a custom job if you require the perfect fit, custom dimensions and/or add on’s or want a colour other than the standard ones on offer. Another reason for  a custom fit is that you simply don’t have the option for a pre-made Bimini due to your boat model.

If this is the case your best bet is to locate some local boat upholsterers/marine trimmers and obtain a few quotes (always get more than one to compare). Aiming for someone local obviously keeps travelling costs down as the upholsterer/marine trimmer will generally visit the boat more than once. (First up to make patterns etc and then again to install the various elements).

When comparing quotes it’s important to be clear about what material the upholsterer is using, one quote may sound cheaper but just make sure the material isn’t! Saving a few $ wont mean much if your Bimini top deteriorates and lasts half as long.

Check these items when comparing your quotes:

  • What fabric are they using, does it have UV Inhibitors to protect against fading, are they ant fungal or anti microbial so they don’t mould and deteriorate over time. What warranty is offered with the fabric they are supplying? Sunbrella fabric is undoubtedly number one for an A1 Bimini top, see our information on quality durable boating fabrics here.
  • What is the frame made of? Plastic, stainless, aluminium, Most people tend to opt for aluminium frames as it looks like stainless steel and is a lighter option.
  •  What are your connector pieces made from? some standard tops are fitted with plastic or wire fittings, these connectors take alot of the stress so heavy duty nickel plated brass or stainless steel is obviously a better option

Just make sure you aim for quality, a loose or ill fitted Bimini top just wont stand up to the test of time, people who take the lesser quality first always opt for the better quality second time round. Save yourself $ and get it right first time.

The most important thing is that you are happy, comfortable and enjoying your boat on those wonderful waterways we have here on the gorgeous Gold Coast.

 

 

Boat Covers – Gold Coast

Boat Covers, Why do we need them?

The Gold Coast is a beautiful place to play on the water and we want our boats to look and perform to their absolute best. This is why we need to think about boat covers.

Have a little read below to find out the benefits to having a boat cover, there are many reasons we find them so necessary.

 

Keep your boat clean

One of the best ways you can protect your boat on our beautiful Gold Coast is to invest in a boat cover. When properly fitted, a boat cover can increase the longevity of your boat by up to 30 percent.

A cover can prevent scratches, dents, sogginess, washed out carpets and fading. Keep your colours vibrant, don’t let the sun turn your seats and fabric dull and lifeless.

It will also greatly reduce dirt, dust and grime buildup, you’ll spend less time cleaning and have fewer repair and replacement costs.

Your cover also keeps bugs, critters & bird droppings out, lets face it you don’t feel so great out on the water in a dirty poop covered boat!

Keep your boat safe

A boat cover is also a great way to avoid and deter casual theft of your parts and equipment (the most stolen boat items are outboards & electronics).

Its not hard for a passerby to grab a battery, paddles etc from your boat in the open, its much harder if you have to get in and under a cover so deter them, make it difficult and they’ll be much more likely to walk on by.

Prolong the life of your investment

As with all cherished belongings you want to protect and extend the life of your craft.

Your boat is a major investment and prolonging the value is another reason for keeping your boat performing and looking its best. If for some reason you decide to sell or upgrade a well looked after boat is obviously going to have a higher resell value.

Ultraviolet rays can fade the colours in your carpets & rubber components can break down causing cracks and weaknesses to many parts, all of these areas have an effect when it comes to selling your boat.

Long term storage care

A boat cover will keep out nesting animals and rodents when your boat is in long term storage, another problem with these animals is the chewing on your wiring.

Boat Covers are custom made to provide entire boat protection, these can be clipped into place or used with a draw rope to save applying clips to your vessel. The amount of coverage can be varied depending on your particular style of boat. Have a think about your needs and get that boat covered, Don’t  forget we provide free quotes and advice so if you are looking at getting a new cover or replacing your existing one give us a call, we’re here to help.