I have 2016 Bennington and I have replaced 6 seats due to separation at the center seam. I have talked to 2 dealers & nobody has been able to get me a cause & more importantly a permanent solution. Any thoughts?
Cushion separation
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ILLINOIS AVE
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Welcome! Same seat each time ? Warranty right? Do you cover you boat ? Members will have some ideas.
Potomacbassin’
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If that were my boat it'd be because the kids are stepping all over the seats and treating it like a trampoline.
Not sure if that's simtex or other material but I would think like anything else UV + extreme temps + lots of use = potential for tearing. I hope these have been replaced under warranty and perhaps Bennington can advise additional care tips to prevent future tears.
Not sure if that's simtex or other material but I would think like anything else UV + extreme temps + lots of use = potential for tearing. I hope these have been replaced under warranty and perhaps Bennington can advise additional care tips to prevent future tears.
Potomacbassin’
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There are some odd stress marks next to the tears, what are those from and maybe a contributing factor?
Michiman
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Certainly seems to be a head scratcher but having had to replace six seats, it’d be my guess that it’s a bad batch of vinyl. I’ve got a 2016 as well with none of those issues. I’d be pretty confident that the new seats will be just fine.
EricZ5
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I am having the same issue with one cushion across from the helm. I am no longer under warranty. Any suggestions on repair?
EricZ5
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Potomacbassin’
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Talk to a vinyl rep? I personally would get something on there ASAP (vinyl repair adhesive or other) to prevent more tearing until a more permanent solution, if any, comes along.
lakeliving
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Had similar issues with my 2014. Warranty replaced the seats and I’m hoping to sell before they crap out again.