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islander
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Initially Posted - 05/27/2016 :  17:57:25  Show Profile
Does anyone have a good way of keeping the cockpit cushions from sliding off the seats when heeled over. Even with me sitting on it it still wants to slide off and Im constantly lifting my butt to push them back. The cushions are the standard Catalina vinyl one piece.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


offshoreaccount
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Response Posted - 05/27/2016 :  21:33:58  Show Profile
Gripper fabric on the bottom?
Offshore Account, 1977 Hull #243. SR, SK
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Bladeswell
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Response Posted - 05/29/2016 :  10:36:26  Show Profile  Visit Bladeswell's Homepage
Hi Scott,

Have you tried or considered velcro with two sided tape ? You can get it in several sizes and cut it into whatever shape suits your needs. Just be sure the surfaces are clean and dry. Good luck.


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Voyager
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Response Posted - 05/30/2016 :  06:31:54  Show Profile
Rug backing works like a charm. It's usually a white (or color) foam waffle material you put underneath throw rugs to prevent them slipping on hardwood floors. You can glue it underneath with rubber cement or not. They pick up dirt after awhile so it may be easier to keep it loose so you can either wash it or replace it.
Bruce Ross
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 05/30/2016 :  07:00:56  Show Profile
I've never heard of a workable solution. All the usual methods are undesirable, either because we don't want to drill holes in the boat, or glue stuff to the cushions, or because the materials can't tolerate the weather long. The best solution is to only bring out the cushions in moderate winds, never in strong, gusty winds. When they fall off the seats, they become a tripping hazard, and you can't move around the cockpit freely to work the boat.

A reasonable alternative is to give each person a throwable pfd cushion to sit on. Then each person can control his or her own cushion, instead of having to deal with one that's six feet long. If a small one falls onto the floor, at least you can step over it, something that you really can't do with one that's 6 feet long.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 05/30/2016 :  08:59:03  Show Profile
I don't agree. Throwable pfds are not kind to our arses especially after a few hours' sail.
I have cushions that were "toppers" from either Igloo or Coleman coolers, so the vinyl material "sticks" to the bench seats (and also sticks to my legs). I also have two West-Marine "Go Anywhere" seats. These are quite comfortable as they provide back support, but will absolutely slide around if they don't have gripped stuff or the cushions underneath.
Bruce Ross
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islander
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Response Posted - 05/30/2016 :  09:29:00  Show Profile
My po had put two small eye hooks one forward and one aft just above the seat top on the coming wall. I never knew why so I removed them but never got around to filling in the holes. I am now thinking that he might have had webbing straps that went from the hook, Around the cushion and back to the hook in a loop. This sounds like it would work without having to glue anything to the cushions.Cushions aren't cheep so I don't potentially want to ruin them. I think I'm going to put the hooks back and get some adjustable Bimini straps and see if that works.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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