marine upholstery

Is It Time To Invest in Boat Upholstery?

February 25, 2020 by Paulina

Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to start gearing up for the boating season! Do you have any boat upholstery that needs to be sewn or replaced? Or, perhaps you have canvas that needs to be repaired or renewed? Now is the last chance to do it before upholstery shops get too busy!

Boat Upholstery

When inspecting your boat after taking it out of winter storage, make sure to pay close attention to your canvas, cushions and carpets. Also, don’t forget to check if it’s time to replace your old vinyl. If your snaps, fabric and zippers are still in good condition, it’s going to be less expensive than replacing the entire enclosure.

If you don’t want to miss any boating days while waiting in line to get the job done right, contact your local upholstery shop as soon as possible. The ideal time to have your boat upholstery done is typically in the fall when the season is much slower. If you still haven’t taken care of it, take into consideration longer waiting times right before the boating season begins!

Ready to invest in boat upholstery?

Call us today! Rayco Marine Upholstery Interiors and Canvas Department has the skilled technicians that can upholster boat interiors from the Pontoon seats to go fast boats. We are experts in boat interior upholstery repairs. With over 65 years in business, our marine upholstery repair technicians have possibly seen every scenario in boat upholstery repair. From the small jobs reupholstering seats to whole canvas jobs, we can do it all.

Rayco Upholstery has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. We are A+ rated with the BBB and are a member of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.

302.323.8844 | www.delawareupholstery.com

How to Prepare Your Boat for the End of Season

July 31, 2018 by Paulina

The end of boating season is near! As much as we love summer and don’t want to store the boat away just yet, now is the time to start thinking about it. Do you know what’s the best way to prepare your boat for end of season and ultimately winter storage? Here’s a few things to consider.

Fix it before you dock it.

Taking care of all your boat upholstery repairs before you store the boat for the rest of the year will protect you from any unwanted surprises in the next boating season.

When inspecting your boat, pay close attention to your canvas, cushions and carpets. If needed, get them repaired in the fall. Many marine repair and upholstery shops offer steep discounts in the fall or during the off-season, so take advantage of that.

Other things to consider doing before you dock away your boat is draining all liquids from the boat, adding a fuel stabilizer and changing out the engine oil. Read more about this part of boat maintenance in this article.

Storage

Once your boat is ready for the end of season, it’s time to choose a safe storage. Whether it’s a dry boat storage (out of the water) or a marina boat storage (in the water), the best way to protect your investment is storing your boat under cover and in a secure site.

Ready to get your boat prepared for storage? Call us now! Our staff has over 70 years of combined knowledge and experience in marine cleaning and repairs. In fact, there probably isn’t a job we have not done!

Rayco Upholstery has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. We are A+ rated with the BBB and are a member of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.

302.323.8844 | delawareupholstery.com

How to Care for Your Clear Plastic Boat Windows

March 27, 2018 by Paulina

Boating season is almost here and we couldn’t be more excited! Is your boat in a top-notch shape?

With over 65 years in business, Rayco Upholstery technicians have possibly seen every scenario in boat upholstery. Since proper care is crucial in extending your boat’s life span, in today’s post we want to share our knowledge with you. If you want to learn how to care for your clear plastic boat windows, otherwise known as eisenglass to boaters, please keep reading.

How to Care for Your Clear Plastic Boat Windows

When using chemicals to clean your boat, be careful around vinyl! Splashing will cause damage on the clear surfaces. For cleaning eisenglass, use proper products designed for the job. The good choices are: Plexus, Imar, 210, and Davies Klear to Sea. Stay away from Coleman fuel, Rain-X and such.
Check if it’s time to replace your old vinyl. If your snaps, fabric and zippers are still in good condition, it’s going to be less expensive than replacing the entire enclosure.
Store your boat enclosure panels clean and dry. You can use sheets or towels in between them.
Always keep your canvas snapped into place when you’re not using you boat. This will slow down any shrinking and keep your vinyl wrinkle free.

In addition, when caring for plastic boat windows, remember that burns, UV degradation and scratches cannot be removed from clear vinyl. In fact, even light scratches can be improved but never fully removed. When it comes to indentations caused by storage, those usually come out of plastic over time. Last but not least, if you’re looking for an experienced upholstery shop in Delaware or Tri-State area, don’t hesitate to contact Rayco Upholstery!

302.323.8844 | www.delawareupholstery.com

Boat Upholstery

Ready to invest in boat upholstery?

Fix it before you dock it.

Storage

302.323.8844 | delawareupholstery.com

How to Care for Your Clear Plastic Boat Windows

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