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!
(Click on this image to view more photos of the restoration.)

As you can see, she turned out just as beautiful as before, ready to provide her family with many more years of wonderful memories.

Ski Boat Re-Carpeting

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If you have a ski boat or cruiser that has either no carpet or carpet that has seen a better day and needs replacing, Black Dog Design, Inc., can help with that.

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.

Click on an image below to see photos of a recent ski boat re-carpeting project we designed and installed.


Beautiful New Upholstery for a Classic 1957 Cris Craft

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This classic Cris Craft runabout has been in our customer’s family since his father purchased it new in 1957.

A gorgeous 1957 Chris Craft came in for new upholstery. Our goal was to recreate the original look but with design improvements.

A gorgeous 1957 Chris Craft came in for new upholstery. Our goal was to recreate the original look but with design improvements.

When it was time to upgrade and repair the boat’s interior, they came to Black Dog Design, Inc. with the requirement that the new upholstery look like it did when the boat was new.

The result is outstanding. This classic looks like new!

The result is outstanding. This classic looks like new!

The project resulted in a clean, like-new look but with updated fabrics to ensure yet another 50 years of enjoyment of the boat!

 

Older Cobalt Runabout Gets Updated Upholstery – December, 2012

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Black Dog Designs, Inc. recently completed this reupholstery project for an older Cobalt runabout.

We kept the basic look on the interior and made some changes to the high traffic areas by eliminating some of the decorative stitching and making the areas more durable.

New upholstery for older Cobalt Runabout.

New upholstery for older Cobalt Runabout.

To give this old beauty an updated look, we made some changes to the original styling. Note in particular the accent color that was added to the seats and the trim on the side panels.

Bow area of the reupholstered Cobalt.

Bow area of the reupholstered Cobalt.

The additional trim really stands out in the bow area. The updated upholstery definitely brings new life to this great boat.