Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Protect and prolong the life of your pontoon boat's contoured pedestal seat with this straightforward DIY cover! In this step-by-step video from Sailrite, Eric Grant walks you through crafting a durable, custom-fit cover using Topnotch 7 polyester fabric. Perfect for pontoon boats without a shore station or full pontoon boat cover, this design shields the seat's vinyl from harsh UV rays, weather, and wear.
Ideal for boating enthusiasts looking to prolong the life of the upholstered seating without the long process (taking 30 to 45 minutes) of installing a full boat cover.

See other pontoon boat upholstery cover tutorials here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAbM539i4biUUWYgG_81u-7PkE1T93RNc&si=NFTKFl7P35RBiYRn

Intro - 0:00
Patterning Seat - 0:59
Cutting Fabric Panels to Size - 7:07
Creating SuperShok™ Sleeve - 10:24
Sewing Panels Together - 14:11
Adding SuperShok™ Sleeve to Assembly - 20:59
Tensioning & Tying SuperShok™ - 25:21

The pedestal seat cover takes about 1 yard of 60-inch-wide fabric. We used Top Notch 7 fabric.

MATERIALS LIST:
Filament Strapping Tape 3/4" (60 yds.) - SKU: 5643 sailrite.com/3M-Filament-Strapping-Tape-3-4?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) - SKU: 122064 sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134 sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Patterning-Material-74?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Top Notch® 7 Charcoal 60" Fabric - SKU: 126942 sailrite.com/search.php?query=top+notch+7&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Tex 70 Polyester Thread - sailrite.com/search.php?query=Tex+70+Polyester&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
SuperShok™ Bungee Cord Black With Gold Marker 3/16” - SKU: 126140 sailrite.com/SuperShok-Bungee-Cord-Black-With-Gold-Marker?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Sailrite® Woven Sew In Tags (2 pack) - SKU: 121627 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Woven-Sew-In-Tags-2Pk?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal

TOOLS LIST:
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Glass Head Pins 1-7/8" (100 Pack) - SKU: 123125 sailrite.com/Glass-Head-Pins-1-7-8-100-pack?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - SKU: 102995 sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Fabric Edge Pattern Notching Tool - SKU: 124326 sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-Pattern-Notching-Tool?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips - SKU: 126365 sailrite.com/Large-Fabric-Leather-Grip-Clips?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Seam Ripper Deluxe - SKU: 18104 sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-Deluxe?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222 sailrite.com/Basic-Thread-Snips?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Pontoon+Pedestal