92 Nautique Open Bow Upholstery
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 11:27pm
Topic: 92 Nautique Open Bow Upholstery
Posted By: 92NautiqueSNOB
Subject: 92 Nautique Open Bow Upholstery
Date Posted: April-28-2010 at 11:33am
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I know this site is sponsored by Christine's upholstery, but had to share my experience with another company based out of Orlando- CopyCat Covers. I shopped around for an entire set of new skins to re-upholster my entire boat this winter and opted for CopyCat Covers over Christine's Nautique Skins initially for only one reason- PRICE. CopyCat came in so far under in price that there was no comparison.
As for my experience with them- I could not compliment their workmanship, quality, or exceptional customer service enough. They also offer a wonderful warranty. So, I removed all my old upholstery skins, boxed them up and shipped them off. Within 2 weeks, I had all my brand new skins and they are beautiful!! Not only do they look great, but went on very nice as well. I have ZERO experience in upholstery work, so I purchased an air stapler to run off my compressors and off I went. Although time consuming, I finished installing all the skins within a week, just working on them in the evenings. To see the results as you go is addicting. I even messed up a couple of pieces and CopyCat shipped me out replacements immediately with no questions asked. Bottom line, I just wanted to share my wonderful experience with CopyCat Covers. They are very reasonable on price and do beautiful work. Please see some pics posted that shows off my brand-new 92!! 
 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3288 - 92 SNOB http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2336 - 1957 ATOM |
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Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: May-04-2010 at 11:36am
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Everything looks great on there! I'm glad to see a good review for CopyCat becasue as I have been pricing, I noticed the exact same thing you have, no one elses price has been close.
How does the quality of the material compare to the factory skins? Did they use the same marine grade vinyk? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 92NautiqueSNOB
Date Posted: May-04-2010 at 11:58am
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The new vinyl is a marine grade vinyl and has a 5 year unlimited warranty- even the stitching and embriodery fall under the warranty. I would say the material quality is better than the original factory- at least compared to what was available back in 1992. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3288 - 92 SNOB http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2336 - 1957 ATOM |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: October-18-2010 at 9:19pm
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Jamie, can you give me an idea of the price difference? Percentage-wise is fine if you would prefer not to disclose what they ran you. I'm preparing to recover my '97 over the winter and would like to explore my options. Thanks. ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: October-18-2010 at 9:49pm
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Have to say not seeing the same quality one gets with Copy Cat vs Christines. We just had a run around with Copy cat, My customer decided to forgo getting skins from Christines and ordered a set in late July from Copy Cat he did not see anything until late Sept and they were really wrong and very poor workmanship. He then sent them back with the original oem skins and got a set back two weeks later that fit very poorly and stripe lines were inconsistant as was the stiching. They all got installed anyway as he wanted to use his boat for the rest of the available season except the observers seat skin as it would not fit on the substrait panel got a skin built locally. My customer has called many times for support from copy cat but has recieved no response and even sent pictures of the mess. I know their have been some sucess stories with Copy Cat but I will not encourage any of my customers to utilize them.
My advise is to step up and pay what Christines gets for their products you will be much happier in the long run. Jody Seal Florida Inboards Inc. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: 92NautiqueSNOB
Date Posted: October-19-2010 at 12:04pm
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My price was almost 1/2 what the intial quote was from Christines. I certainly cannot doubt that Christine's makes quality product- I can only speak for my own very positive experience with Copy Cat Covers. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3288 - 92 SNOB http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2336 - 1957 ATOM |
Posted By: Jones
Date Posted: October-19-2010 at 12:45pm
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I really respect your opinion Jody and know all about quality but for almost half (even a third) the price of Christine's, I could afford to have skins from Copycat profesionally installed and still be ahead. The cost benefit ratio seems to be well in favor of Copycat but I will continue to investigate options. ------------- 1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: October-19-2010 at 2:39pm
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Gang,
Jody is spot on I have personally wtinessed many CC boats in Central FL that used Copy Cat instead of Christines. Although Copy Cat offers a less expensive product line, recognize their fit and finish is far inferior to Christine's. Even using professional installer's the Copy Copy Covers did not fit well. I advise anyone restoring/repair their CC boat to use Christine's, some folks have learned the lesson the hard way and replaced their "new "Copy Cat skins. Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 1122 black betty
Date Posted: October-20-2010 at 5:11pm
| Im trying to take the captains seat apart and do not know how to remove the back rest part. How did you remove your skins? |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: October-20-2010 at 5:14pm
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the back is stapled in the rotocast seat and the it has velcro....
the rest of the skins are also stapled to the bases... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: 1122 black betty
Date Posted: October-20-2010 at 5:32pm
| i have a 99 sport nautique and it looks like there is an alumnium bar on both sides of the back rest when i pry apart the seat from the back rest and look down with a flashlight. I felt under the skin where it looks like it attaches and there is no bolts on the opposite side. |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: October-20-2010 at 6:19pm
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Their are two blind screws on either side of the pad, between the pad and the sides. If you pry the two apart and look closely you will find a puncture where the screws were pushed thru and fastened to the inside back substrait. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Cahill
Date Posted: June-15-2012 at 11:55pm
| Hello I have the same boat but a 93 and getting ready to reupholster the boat. I think I'm going to go. With copy cat as well. Did you replace the carpet as well? If so where did you get it from? Also how did you remove the bow panels was that hard? Thanks |