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   My '98 Sport needs at least a partial interior, was curious for opinions on whether to do the whole thing or just part.

The deck over the trunk, rear seat, and coaming (is that what it's called, along the gunwales?) need to be replaced.  The observer seat is in decent shape but some stitches are pulling out, driver seat is good, motorbox good, and bow area is decent, no tears at this point.

So, can I get away with doing rear seat, deck, and coaming and just fixing stitching here and there as needed?  I won't be doing the work, will get a pro to do the install.  I guess my question is will I regret this in just a couple of years?

This shows how bad the rear seat is at this point (my 9 and 14 year olds with me):

Here's a few more, not very good pics but hopefully you get the idea:

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63 Skier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4269	Post Options Post Reply Quote 63 Skier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Part or Whole Interior Posted: August-14-2012 at 2:03am
	My '98 Sport needs at least a partial interior, was curious for opinions on whether to do the whole thing or just part. The deck over the trunk, rear seat, and coaming (is that what it's called, along the gunwales?) need to be replaced. The observer seat is in decent shape but some stitches are pulling out, driver seat is good, motorbox good, and bow area is decent, no tears at this point. So, can I get away with doing rear seat, deck, and coaming and just fixing stitching here and there as needed? I won't be doing the work, will get a pro to do the install. I guess my question is will I regret this in just a couple of years? This shows how bad the rear seat is at this point (my 9 and 14 year olds with me): Here's a few more, not very good pics but hopefully you get the idea:
	'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique

lewy2001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-19-2008 Location: NSW Australia Status: Offline Points: 2234	Post Options Post Reply Quote lewy2001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-14-2012 at 10:23am
	David I have been replacing mine a bit at a time as it becomes unserviceable. I bought enough vinyl to do the entire boat. Have just been getting my local upholsterer to do the pieces that need it the most. This winter I am getting the observer seat base done. It is still ok but the vinyl is getting hard and brittle (is uncomfortable to sit on). When I first got the boat the two outside rear seat bases needed urgent attention. Last winter the bow insert was re skinned. Had some small tears in drivers side walkway and the driver seat sides done at the same time. If I was in the US like you I would be just replacing the skins from Christines as required. Looks like you need rear seat bases and the wrap around back section. I would do them straight way before the foam deteriorates anymore. Cannot tell how bad the locker cover/sundeck is but maybe do that as well.
	If you're going through hell, keep going 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta

OverMyHead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-14-2008 Location: MN Status: Offline Points: 4861	Post Options Post Reply Quote OverMyHead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-14-2012 at 10:53am
	You can only do parts but be sure to communicate your needs!
	For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique

63 Skier Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-06-2006 Location: Concord, NH Status: Offline Points: 4269	Post Options Post Reply Quote 63 Skier Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-14-2012 at 11:08am
	The rear seat and deck are not only ripped, they are hard and brittle. It's almost like everything from the motorbox forward was covered, the rear seat and deck were out in the sun, night and day difference. If you put a knee on the deck it almost shatters the vinyl. I think that stripe mistake might add value to the boat once everyone here sees it. (Hey, I ran across the mis-matched stripe boat yesterday, way cool!)
	'63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique

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