[jbland]

By chance does anyone know the color names for the newer Marian's? I have a 2006 sx21 and need some upholstery work done. I'm replacing the white and gray upholstery in the bow.

[Druvolo]

I am in the process of getting most of my vinyl redone right now. I didn't realize this but the quote i received included that fabric beneath the seats that aren't always in a fixed position. My transom cover, rear seats and bow seats all have that mesh type of fabric on the underside. The upholstery shop I am working with refers to this material as textaline. I haven't done any research where to buy it since he is including it.

If it is helpful to anyone I am working with Archie at Copycat Upholstery. I have read a lot of review on them both positive and negative. Most of the negative ones seemed to be related to poor communication but those threads were all old. It looks to me like that has improved on their end. Since I am new to the boating world and don't have any upholstery experience I have had a lot of questions. Their response has been same day or following day so far on everything.

They just received my old upholstery yesterday and immediately called me to let me know they had it and discuss next steps and timeline. I should have my new set back in about 10 days which to me is very impressive. I think since I sent them out before the cold season started they probably had down time to work on it right away. He told me once people start pulling their boats out of the water they get backed up so I took advantage to get my replacements back quickly.

I will post an update once i receive everything back and let everyone know what i think about the quality of the reproduction.

[99 Mariah 258]

Just finished my hatch and bench seat. What a mission

[99 Mariah 258]

Switched up the colors but kept the original seam patterns

[Scotty's]

That looks really really good!!!!! Did you do all that yourself?

[99 Mariah 258]

Yes. But I cheated. I run my family business that my dad started 25+ years ago. We have a Upholstery shop and make custom made furniture for Decorators, Architects and home builders. Also do a lot of antique restoration and upholstery. Funny thing is we never work on small boats (only yachts) or cars. Fabricating all the wood and and dealing with all the marine grade materials/ hardware was a mission and made me understand why my dad never liked upholstering boats. I'm upholstering the side panels and working on the front seats now. If you guys want to see some of our work check us out on Instagram it's Milano Upholstery.

[Scotty's]

Well you did an excellent job.