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Skipper of the Sea Que · 06-19-2008, 06:13 AM

During winter storage some critters, presumably squirrels, ate some of my main boat seat. The pictures show the damage to the upholstery and material, what is not shown is some wood damage under the seat. The seat also sits over part of the engine compartment access and is raised when the engine hatch is opened. Behind the seat is a grab bar used when on the swim platform. Did someone tell them that there were NUTS on board the Sea Que?

This is a 1994 Four Winn's 238 Vista Cruiser and the factory does not have replacement parts. The marina believes that the whole seat needs to be replaced rather than trying to patch the seat and match the upholstery. They have been trying to get estimates from a subcontractor for a month now with no results.

What to do? Ask the forum for ideas. What do you suggest? Who repairs/replaces things like this? I would like to maintain the color scheme or at least keep complimentary colors.

Thanks in advance for considering solutions to this problem.

06-19-2008, 06:13 AM	#1
Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Critters ate some of my boat seat - repair suggestions please During winter storage some critters, presumably squirrels, ate some of my main boat seat. The pictures show the damage to the upholstery and material, what is not shown is some wood damage under the seat. The seat also sits over part of the engine compartment access and is raised when the engine hatch is opened. Behind the seat is a grab bar used when on the swim platform. Did someone tell them that there were NUTS on board the Sea Que? This is a 1994 Four Winn's 238 Vista Cruiser and the factory does not have replacement parts. The marina believes that the whole seat needs to be replaced rather than trying to patch the seat and match the upholstery. They have been trying to get estimates from a subcontractor for a month now with no results. What to do? Ask the forum for ideas. What do you suggest? Who repairs/replaces things like this? I would like to maintain the color scheme or at least keep complimentary colors. Thanks in advance for considering solutions to this problem. Attached Images __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient.