Category Archives: 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. 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. … Continue reading →

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. 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!

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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. 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 … Continue reading →

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

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