How much should a set of cushions cost?

[nickfabbri]

I know that this is an open ended question, but I am in the process of getting quotes for a set of cockpit cushions.
It is for 2 sides of a wide cockpit. So 4 bench cushions and 4 back cushions. These are custom made for the curve of the combing in part and the benches are about 1.80 metres.

I am getting quotes from £500-£800. As I have no point of reference, is this a reasonable price?

And yes I know I can get some from chandlers for £40 a shot, it is just that someone wants to know what to buy me for a birthday present. Although the quotes are far far higher than I expected.

Many thanks

 

[Tranona]

If you are getting quotes from various sources in that range, then that is the going rate. Firms don't deliberately "over price" if they want to get business.

 

[FullCircle]

That is reasonable. The cost of foam is astonishing.
trying giving eastcoastbernie a PM, she will also price it up for you and comes recommended from several forumites.

 

[ProDave]

I was quoted about £200 for a new set of made to measure cushions and covers for the vee berth from a local furniture upholstery shop.

 

[pcatterall]

If you are getting quotes from various sources in that range, then that is the going rate. Firms don't deliberately "over price" if they want to get business.

Yes but if you are looking at adds in sailing mags then the price range may be high.
A local ( non 'marine') upholsterer may be cheaper.

We did our camper cushions (2 berths) 6" foam sandwitch (3" firm+ 3" medium) £100
we bought materiall at £5 per yard ( advertised in camper shops at £20) Total cost with zips etc sb £200

 

[Tranona]

The key word is "may" - in my experience there is little difference if a business is operating in the same manner. There will always be people who do craft type jobs in low overhead situations - but the material costs are similar and it is only cheaper to make up if the person will work for low wages and has no overheads.

 

[lukecsmith]

I recently made a whole set of cushions for all of the interior of my boat, a 30 footer. two for the forward cabin and two for the rear singles, each 2mx1m roughly. then galley area, chart table, another 6 there in all. The foam alone cost over £500. The material around £100. My brothers wife did the sewing work, which was quite a job and took a few days. This again wouldve probably cost at least £200.

Its certainly not a cheap job but we saved much money by doing it ourselves, sourcing the foam cheaply.

 

[jordanbasset]

I got a template made up and went to local industrial unit in Telford and picked the foam I wanted and they cut it for me there and then. Then bought the material and got a local seamstress to make the covers including zips. Total price around £150 for two long cushions (curved) and back cushions for a Bavaria 38.
Would be worth checking in your area what is available, provided you do not mind the hassle of running around. Otherwise prices quoted did not seem unreasonable.

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

I understand that the trade price for foam has increased dramatically in the last few months.

 

[Giblets]

I understand that the trade price for foam has increased dramatically in the last few months.

Related to the price of oil no doubt. As that has fallen slightly, in theory, rolleyes so should the products made there from!!!

 

[Ruffles]

Does seem a lot.

I made mine from 30mm closed cell foam. Not just to save money but so they took up less room down below.

I guess of they have back rests then someone has to come round to fit the attachments?

 

[Alcyone]

I may have said this before, but when we did our camper van we, too, were surprised by the price of foam. We bought some ex-NATO foam mattresses on ebay for £3 a time - 6ft x 2ft by 4" thick. Some glue and an electric carving knife and we made some fabulous cushions for a fraction of what we were being quoted.

 

[voicilesrosbifs]

it ain't cheap

quotes for a set of cockpit cushions

20 fitted cushions, incl cockpit ones, incl fabric and foam, buttoning etc cost us about 3 grand. Looks good, big improvement (Just as well, I hear you say)

IM sent.