Need bolster replacement for captain's chair

midabistew

Rinker 2010 Captiva 226 purchased from private party.  One of the two bolster seats are "limp" (see photo attached).  It would appear that the foam is either broken internally horizontally, or the glue holding the foam to a backer board has failed and the foam is now unsecured.  Makes it uncomfortable to sit in the chair with the bolster down (pictured) as there is no support.  Anyone know how I could buy a replacement bolster?  4 screws underneath bolster arms look like it would be easy enough to replace.  Alternatively I suppose I'll be removing it at the end of the season and finding a shop that can fix it locally.  Thanks!

Handymans342

I would have it repaired at an upholstery shop. The vinyl still looks new!

aero3113

I would think it would be cheaper fix also.

boblittle

This seems to be a common problem with these seats. I have had both seats repaired at an upholstery shop and the fix was short term. I have asked Rinker to help with a fix and they have not responded. This seems to be an engineering flaw and will probably require an engineering fix. Hoping to hear from Rinker, not holding my breath. 

Stodge

boblittle said:

This seems to be a common problem with these seats. I have had both seats repaired at an upholstery shop and the fix was short term. I have asked Rinker to help with a fix and they have not responded. This seems to be an engineering flaw and will probably require an engineering fix. Hoping to hear from Rinker, not holding my breath. 

The folks to find would be the vendor who made the seats.  Rinker just bought them and stuck them in the boat.  Might want to look for a tag or some other identification on the seat that will tell you who made them.