I have planned to get new cushions and mattress for our boat before casting off, but we are running out of time. Have you done upholstery projects in Latin America or Caribbean? If so what is availability of quality foams, and other materials? Are you satisfied with quality of workmanship? Can you recommend anyone in particular? Thank you in advance for any information or advice. – Gregory
Hi Gregory: I have no specific recommendations for the Caribbean for upholstery. However, there are cushion makers on many of the islands. As to foam quality, this is always a potential problem and needs to be researched carefully. There are major trade-offs between comfort, longevity, and cost.
In general we favor the high density, medium to firm foams.
The best bet is to find someone in the area with cushions made by a vendor you are considering–that have a year or more of service. This way you can see how the foam stands up and what the fabrics look like after some real world usage. Good luck – Steve
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 30, 1999)
