Upholstery and Carpeting For Boats

In addition to our work with boat covers, awnings, biminis, and so forth, Black Dog Design, Inc., can also re-upholster your boat, whether it be a runabout/ski boat, cruiser, or houseboat.  No project is too large or too small.  We can update and restyle your boat with many custom options for design and color.

We can also re-carpet your boat (ski boats, runabouts, cruisers, …). We work directly with the carpeting mill and can make new patterns of the areas in question for a perfect fit. We use only the best quality carpet that comes in many colors and designs. The AquaLoc back can actually be used without snaps in protected areas. Ask us about your special carpeting/re-carpeting project.

The photo galleries on this page give you an idea of what we can do.  Please contact us to discuss your own special requirements for your home away from home on the water.

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Recent Boat Upholstery 

A Premier Party Barge Looks Like New!

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It’s always a treat to be able to show before and after photos of a boat whose owners wish to give it a new life.  This Premier brand party barge is no exception.

The customer has owned this boat since it was new. They loved their boat and were ready to restore the interior to its original beauty. These before and after photos tell the story.

A "Before" photo of the Premier Party Barge upholstery after the seats had been removed from the boat.

A “Before” photo of the Premier Party Barge upholstery after the seats had been removed from the boat.

Another view of the "Pre-Black_Dog_Design" upholstery.

Another view of the “Pre-Black_Dog_Design” upholstery.

With the new upholstery, all colors and fabrics were kept as close to original as possible in texture and color. However, Black Dog Design traded the “Premier” company logo on the seats for their customers’ favorite sports team.

A favorite sports team logo replaces the Premier brand!

A favorite sports team logo replaces the Premier brand!

We know the owners of this “new” boat will continue to enjoy it for many more years!

 

A Beautiful Refit for a 1986 Cobalt

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It’s always fun to be able to provide both “before” and “after photos of the work that Black Dog Design provides for their many customers. This fine 1986 Cobalt is a perfect example.

This beauty would look better in the lake, but visit the picture gallery for more of the story.(Click on this image to visit the picture gallery.)

This beauty would look better in the lake, but visit the picture gallery for more of the story.
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Not only did our customer wish their well-maintained classic to get new upholstery, they also added a new bimini and a lifting cover for the boat to protect it in the dock, yet be easily removable when the lake calls.  Have a look at the photos, and you’ll see what we mean.

Give us a call to discuss your project.  You’ll not be disappointed!

New Upholstery for the “Red Racer”

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A Look at a Special Project

This Chris Craft Stinger 36 had sunk and was full of oil and gas.  Our customer was determined to have a complete redo of the boat he loved.

Click on the image below and let the pictures tell the story of this project.

The happy owner of the refurbished "Red Racer"

The happy owner of the refurbished “Red Racer”

Before and After – Re-upholstery For A Classic Master Craft

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Jan, Mike, and the Crew at Black Dog Design are normally too busy this time of year to worry about getting before and after photographs of a project, but we were lucky this time.

The owner of this classic Master Craft runabout wanted to keep this beautiful boat, but it was definitely showing its use over the years.  So, he called Black Dog Design, and the project was underway.

Black Dog Design did a terrific job bringing this Master Craft back to life! (Click on this image to view before and after pictures of the project.)

Black Dog Design did a terrific job bringing this Master Craft back to life! (Click on this image to view before and after pictures of the project.)

The “before” photos show ripped seams and upholstery, dirty carpets, and an overall tired appearance.  The “after” photographs show you the beautiful result of Black Dog’s planning and execution of this re-upholstery project.

Click on the picture above to view a gallery of before and after photos showing off Black Dog Design’s work.  

Call us and find out what we can do for you!

A Classic 1957 Chris Craft Reupholstery

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In 2012, the Black Dog Design Team was asked to restore the upholstery of a beautiful 1957 Chris Craft runabout that had belonged to their customer’s father. 

Most unfortunately, the boat was recently sunk, apparently due to problems in its hull’s restoration, so after the boat was cleaned, the damaged hull repaired, the engine de-watered, etc., she was returned to Black Dog Design for another reupholstery and re-carpeting job.

Looking like it just rolled off the showroom floor following beautiful reupholstery work by Black Dog Design!

Looking like it just rolled off the showroom floor following beautiful reupholstery work by Black Dog Design!
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As you can see, she turned out just as beautiful as before, ready to provide her family with many more years of wonderful memories.