HSINCHU, Taiwan—When it comes to marine upholstery, General Silicones Co. Ltd. believes it has a real solution to faux leather. The silicone product manufacturer is touting its Compo-Sil technology as ...

Boat seats take a lot of abuse. And few things make a boat look shabbier than faded, dingy upholstery. At a certain point, UV ray damage from the sun makes cleaning a waste of time. You can ...

Re-upholstering a boat exceeds the skill level of most DIY boaters. For this kind of project, most of us need the help of a qualified marine upholstery shop. This is especially true for a project that ...

COURTESY WEST MARINE courtesy west marine West Marine Fishing Department Manager Brealand Tam, left, and sales associate Taylor Kunioka discuss the features of some of the thousands of lures available ...

When properly maintained, a quality boat can last indefinitely. However, proper maintenance sometimes includes replacing and refurbishing parts that are subject to wear and tear. Seats are among the ...

The rattle of the sewing machine fills the air, and there are other sounds, too, that are constant throughout the day at Cesar Marine Canvas & Upholstery. The work is year-round, but with the boating ...