[C320-list] Cabin interior cushions

[Tim Hoffert]

David,

The Catalina Yacht Store (linked from the official catalinayachts.com
website) has custom built factory replacement interior and cockpit
cushions.  We are currently having them build a set of replacement cockpit
cushions built for our 1999 320.  They are actually making the cushions
this this week, so I will reserve my final judgement until we
receive them.  However, so far I am very impressed with the service.  Even
though the website links from the official Catalina web page, the store is
not the actual factory.  I believe they are somewhat loosely affiliated
with the factory, though.  The store owner (Holly) worked with us at time
of order to make sure she had all the relevant boat details, talked through
shipping and lead time, etc.  Holly called me twice this week to get photos
of different areas of the cockpit to to make sure they are accounting for
minor mid-model year changes that took place during production of our
boat.  The people fabricating the cushions are former Catalina employees
that built these cushions for the factory and are very familiar with the
design changes through the years, even minor mid year changes.  This
impressed me very much!

They are pricy, though our cockpit cushions were less than through the
Catalina Direct store.  Shipping is very pricey due to the size, so don't
get caught off guard there.  Mine is going to be somewhere between $250 and
$350-won't know exactly until they ship them.  You may be able to find
someone to fabricate locally much cheaper.  However, if you're looking to
match the original factory cushions, I would check with them.

Tim
1999 C320 #612

On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 11:35 AM David Nolte <dcnolte at mac.com> wrote:

> Hi!
>
> While we are on the topic of interior replacements, we may want to get new
> cushions for all of the interior settees, the V Berth, etc.  Ours are not
> blue, but I have had blue envy since I have had the boat. The color of our
> cushions is hard to describe. They are kind of a brownish mauve. They came
> with the boat. I am sure that a few of you have this color too. It was
> actually a real good color to have with kids growing up, it hid dirt well.
>
> They are still in OK shape, but I am wondering what it would take to
> replace them…and maybe get blue.  I know that I have seen posts about this,
> but I cannot find any.
>
> If I recall, there might be third party providers that make these? Any
> info would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> David Nolte
> Beach House  0004