[C320-list] Soaked Cockpit Cushions

[rross at pillerross.com]

Once the water is out, wrap the cushions in heavy plastic before putting the covers back on.

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  Original Message  
From: Larry Frank
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 6:39 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Reply To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Soaked Cockpit Cushions

I have experienced the soaked cushion problem. I was able to get the
covers off however the foam still would not dry. Using a no-tech solution
I rolled them up as tight as I could and tied them with twine so they
would not unroll. I then took a board like a 2x10 and made a ramp with
the rolled up cushions holding the ramp up. Maybe you can see what is
coming next.

I drove one wheel from my SUV part way up the ramp compressing the
cushions and squeezing out most of the water. I call this a redneck
wringer. 

Not sure if it would be a problem with the covers on however drilling weep
holes doesn¹t sound good either.

Name withheld.

On 2/19/14, 9:21 AM, "William Ott" <wmo48 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>Under the heading of bone-head moves I left our cockpit cushions out for
>a couple weeks while we were out of town. It rained and snowed and
>melted and soak a couple pretty good. I remember, my ever vigilante
>first-mate asking whether leaving them out would be problem; of course
>not, I said the are closed-cell foam. Obviously they are not.
>These are original equipment cushions and the zippers are 'welded' shut.
>I've try all manner of penetrating oil and no luck. I have rolled the
>cushions and forced out a lot of water through the seams. I continue to
>bake them in the sun. I have thought about using a sharp drill bit and
>drilling weep holes in the vinyl sides. Anyone any ideas ?
>
>Mike Ott
>'Amanda Lu'
>#508
>
>Sent from my iPad