[C320-list] Soaked Cockpit Cushions

[Warren Updike]

Also, I second this. When we bought #62 in 2004, it came with 4 cockpit
BottomSiders that were then 10 years old. They weren't in bad shape; but,
showed some wear. I sent them to BottomSiders for "reconditioning." They
shave off the original finish and refinish them. Each year we clean and
condition them using BottomSider's recommended cleaning. They are now 20
years old and look nearly new. The BottomSider people are very helpful and
easy to deal with. I presume the same can be said about C-Cushion. Both are
regular presenters at the boat shows. 

About 4 years ago, I sold the original foam cushions and decided to get a
new "hump" cushion. I called BottomSiders and they made a custom seat for me
to my specifications. From this seat behind the wheel, I can see over the
pedestal with my feet on the floor. If you are interest in a hump seat send
me an e-mail, I'll return a picture of mine. Mention my name and
BottomSiders will make you the exact same seat or one to your
specifications. It's similar to #108 on their web site.) I'd do it again. (I
have no interest in either company.)

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: Jane & Ken [mailto:obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 6:33 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Soaked Cockpit Cushions

I would suggest tossing them and going with Bottom Siders or
C-cushions--they both make excellent swim floaters and last forever if cared
for properly.  Ken

________________________________
 From: Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Soaked Cockpit Cushions
 

You might store the cussions in a room with a dehumidifier.  Might even be
possible to bag them and connect the bag to a dehumidifier intake.   Pat

On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 7:05 AM, <rross at pillerross.com> wrote:

> Once the water is out, wrap the cushions in heavy plastic before putting
> the covers back on.
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
>   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
>
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