Windstar Cabin Upholstery
Updated - Aug 27 2020
The project was completed by Premier Drapery and Upholstery in Whitby ON. This is the second time Judy has done work for me and I can recommend them as doing both good work, and conducting good business.
Fabric chosen was the Aerotex Olefin, in the blue shown below. Pillows from Ikea. Quite pleased with the result.
I am looking to replace Windstar's original interior cushions and fabric (and blinds) with new. The interior is typical for a boat of this size and I have photographed construction details of the originals.
Looking for completion early may 2020.
Fabric
- Synthetic (outdoor) upholstery most appropriate - acrylic or olefin.
- Have estimated that project will require 30m X 54" fabric, however this should not be used for quoting purposes as I am no expert.
- some foam may still be usable.
- need to consider the style of cushions - same as original?
- Below are some fabric options, I am open to suggestions.
Foam
- Windstar's v-berth and quarter berth cushions (mattresses) are 4" thick, however the seat cushions are 4"+1" softer foam on top, giving edges a rounded appearance. These comprise several cushions each, so sleepers must contend with gaps between cushions. Thinking mattress toppers with fitted mattress pads on upholstered cushions is the best way improve comfort, while protecting the upholstery.
- Seat cushions will take some though, perhaps layered
Foamite Toronto visit - August 2019 - recommendations
- 2" Mattrress Topper: Ecocell EC-26 (for V-berth,
Quarter berth. Not necessary to quote this unless you wish to make some fitted sheets.) - Mattresses: Koosh KN31, Med Firm
- Seats: Koosh KN 41 Firm
- Koosh is a 2.5 to 2.8 lb HR (high resiliency) green coloured foam with "the most soy".
Cushion dimensions and Construction
See pics below of cushions on 12X12 tilesQuarter Berth
This consists of two cushions, the underside of which seems to receive more chafe and damage than any other. Perhaps the underside should be upholstered in vinyl or some other more durable material.I may use a mattress topper here with a fitted sheet for use as a bed. The smaller cusion doubles as the nav desk seat, so it is subjected to more use than any other berth in the boat,
V-Berth
Typical arrangement. I will use a mattress topper with a fitted sheet to span the gaps here and make a more comfortable bed.
Main Cabin, Starboard
Self explanatory. Note the channel for the shroud strut in the top of the forward cushion back.
Main Cabin, Port Side
Note the two "filler" cushions used to make the L-shaped settee into a truly awful double berth.
Fabric options
- As indicated above, outdoor upholstery fabric in olefin or acrylic.
- It may be sensible and cost effective to upholster the undersides with vinyl. Please advise.
- Will need suggestions on some coordinating accent cushions and blinds.
- Also considering sunbrella
Here are a few.
You have (& been upgrading) one of the finest & so happens one of my favorite production sailboats in the 32'~33' size class.
ReplyDeleteREGARDING FABRICS: As an Interior Designer (& avid sailor) if you haven't committed to an interior cushion fabric yet, I emplor you to consider a cooler color fabric in the Blue palettes & in a lighter value because a sailboat cabin is a small space & dark fabrics make it feel smaller.
These lighter, blue colors will provide a much needed (cool) color contrast to the otherwise warm, Teak woods surrounding much of the cabin interior & you'll end up "PERKING-UP" the interior with a necessary COOL color accent & still keeping the interior free from the dreaded dark & dingy factor, which many DIY'ers fall victim to.
Best, IMAGINEER
Imagineer - thanks for your thoughts and professional input! I did seek enlightenment in making the colour choices, and did in fact arrive at a colour very much like you described - I hope it earns a thumbs up. Without help I would certainly have erred on the side of the dreaded dark and dingy. The 33-2 was well done from the factory vs many of its peers, but this is a major improvement and much more welcoming.
ReplyDeleteDave,
ReplyDeleteI don't know many boat owners (save myself..) that would have undertaken such extensive upgrading (both structural as well as aesthetic) that you have on Windstar & all I can say is...THE BOAT IS EXQUISITE. I CAN imagine the love you've lavished on that boat, because I've lavished similarly on my previous sailboat.
You've obviously also upgraded with a respect for keeping the details of a well designed boat 'Original'...also rare among DIY owners... my hat's off to you.
AND, If ever you decide to want to part with her, PLEASE LET ME KNOW 1st!! :-)
Kudos, Bruce Schaffer aka Imagineer
Hi Mark, thanks for posting. Thanks also for the work done on the cockpit cushions, nice work and they are standing up well. I do have some other work to discuss with you - car stuff. Never did a blog post on those, but for anyone happening to read this I can recommend mark based on my experience. Dave
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