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My 2018 Pontoon's seams are coming apart in several locations on the seating. Has anyone else had this issue and did you dealer cover this under warranty? Thanks.
Seams on Upholstery Coming Apart
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Jack M
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If you are the original owner it should be covered underwarranty ,as long as it is not sun damaged from not using your cover . Check with you dealer .
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Well,
I'm no expert on warranty term length but, being it's an '18, that's a 7 year old boat so, do you have factory or extended warranty on it? If not, good luck trying to get the dealer to anti-up for that repair. I've done a bit of heavy duty sewing in my time and without seeing pics, it's tough to give you a good analogy of what's needed. If the material has ripped where your seams are, you're pretty much SOL and will need some new upholstery work done. If the seam threads have simply disintegrated or weathered, it's potentially possible to simply (simply is a relative term here) to take each seat/area apart by releasing staples etc. and remove the fabric and re-sew any or all seams with new and UV resistant thread. Then simply re-install and re-staple. Yep, a bit of work to say the least but, nothing in this world ever comes easy or cheap.
Scott
I'm no expert on warranty term length but, being it's an '18, that's a 7 year old boat so, do you have factory or extended warranty on it? If not, good luck trying to get the dealer to anti-up for that repair. I've done a bit of heavy duty sewing in my time and without seeing pics, it's tough to give you a good analogy of what's needed. If the material has ripped where your seams are, you're pretty much SOL and will need some new upholstery work done. If the seam threads have simply disintegrated or weathered, it's potentially possible to simply (simply is a relative term here) to take each seat/area apart by releasing staples etc. and remove the fabric and re-sew any or all seams with new and UV resistant thread. Then simply re-install and re-staple. Yep, a bit of work to say the least but, nothing in this world ever comes easy or cheap.
Scott
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I will also add that many cleaning agents include small amounts of bleach. That will eat away at seam threads. So while the boat is still under warranty, this one is always a trick situation due to so many people not heading cleaning instructions or cover instructions for the fabric.
Can you share any pics of the situation?
Can you share any pics of the situation?