How to Install Hydro-Turf Seat Covers on SeaDoo Jet Ski
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2019
- Step-by-step instructions for replacing a torn seat cover on large Sea Doo jet ski. We reupholstered a 2012 Sea Doo GTi 155 SE using a semi-custom kit from Hydro-Turf. In this video you get to see the entire process from removing the old, torn jet ski seat cover to installing a new vinyl seat cover on the Sea Doo.
This job will take a few evenings, particularly if it is your first time. We tried to follow the instructions provided with the new covers, but I'm not a professional so there were a few challenges and lessons learned along the way.
If you are interested in trying this project yourself you can find the exact seat cover we used at www.hydroturf.com.
Good luck!
Video production by Carson Vigus 
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Finally...found time to publish again! Sorry for the lousy sound at the beginning. It was over 100 F (38 C) outside and I would have felt terrible turning off the air conditioner for the entire afternoon. In the end, the covers came out great. Thanks for watching!
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Where can/did you get the cover for the seat? I have a 2021 GTI and had a little accident and need to get a new cover.
Have been doing upholstery work for over 40 years and you are absolutely correct in the point that the staple gun must be used parallel to the work surface. I am in the middle of recovering my daughters SeaDoo seat and I am making her new cover. I actually wish I had just order her a replacement as I am old enough and experienced enough to know better 🥺🙄😳🤣😂 but here we go! I have recovered almost everything I can think of and using an old cover for a pattern is tricky. Did is shrink or is it stretched....yup probably both in different places. It’s kind of like a goat rodeo. A little bit of fun, a whole lot of the unknown and a boatload of crazy.......
been waiting for you to post another video ever since I found your channel. 👍
Thanks! Coming from the guys who aren’t afraid to break out the Sawzall on a jet ski that means a lot! Love your channel and your projects!
Really excited to see a new upload!!! Keep me coming!
Thank you Steve everything I needed! Happy spring and happy riding 🌊
that is a crazy transformation
Those are the exact same Jet Ski's as I have (2012 Seadoo GTI's!) Love em!!!
you did a nice job. and it looks great on the ski!!
Same seadoos but seats haven’t ripped yet but mold in spots have started. Great vid.
Turned out real nice. Thumbs up. . .
Hey Stranger! Guess you survived the hurrcane.
Looks very good!
Thanks Freddy!
ayeeeee yesss a new uploadddd🤩🤩
Nice Job Guys!
U did a great job re covering those seats. I've done a pair and they suck....wish I saw your video first. Although I'm convinced it's not as much your technique as your positive outlook that makes it look so easy!
Brian makes a good point. If you haven't worked with vinyl (or any fabric for that matter) it might be helpful to start out with a less complex project like re-covering some bar stools or a motorcycle seat. If that's not an option, try to work in a warm area so you can stretch the fabric enough to pull it tight and work around corners. The first time I re-covered a seat I ended up pulling the staples out and starting over. Thanks for the feedback Brian.
It's about time! Welcome back
Thanks Darrell. BTW, your Kia salvage video is great!
@@StevenVigus Ha ha. I appreciate that.
Yesss glad to see another video!! Steve lots to mention and ask though! different jet ski's different house you might have to make an update video for all the time in between.. and like some of the other guys mentioned been waiting on part 6 of the Kawasaki rebuild.. for now thanks on this seat cover replacement vid.. I've always wondered what work was involved with replacing these
Thanks for the comment Javier. I hope that your project is going well. Part 6 is in edit right now...
I want a another video they are very good! I am waiting
For the next project I'll drag my challenger 1800 up there and we can do the full interior on that🤣 Good to see you back looking forward to the next one
Sounds like the perfect winter project. Seriously, we should try to make that happen!
You should use 22 or 21 gauge stainless steel staples that is standard in upholstery staples. T50 makes bigger holes and is hard to take out when someone has to take the cover off again. It is good to have a "long nose stapler" to get in those tight areas. You guy's did a great job it being your first time.
I say listen to the pros like you! Would I need a different staple gun?
Nice video,I have to redo my WaveRunner seat next week.
Good luck with that!
YES! STEVE!
2003 Yamaha WaveRunner XLT800 he’s is working on it now, will let you know.
Missed u steve
Hey Steve welcome back. Missed seeing your videos. Just to let you know the SP and my XP are alive and doing well.
Great to hear that Lance.i I hope you are finding time to get out and ride this summer 😎
@@StevenVigus you bet! Hopefully one day we can get together and ride
Hey Steve did you ever figure out how to fix the metal "wear" ring on the lime green Yamaha? I wanted to see the end of that saga you make really great videos and they are extremely helpful I fixed my wear ring in my 1996 seadoo challenger and your jetpump repair video taught me how just wanted to say thank you
Thanks Rob. Yes I got that baby reassembled but there are a couple of minor electrical issues that I need to make time to fix. I’ll try to get back to it for you. The new wear ring looks solid.
I’ve been wondering about that as well.
Me 3!
Thank you Steve! You are awesome cant wait to see it
Great video!! What size rivet gun did you use for the seat clip? I cant find one big enough for these rivets.
I just completely removed the collet from my manual rivet gun. It was a bit wobbly but it worked.
Nice short vid, but are you sure those staples are better than 316ss staples? a bit hard to believe, Ive never heard of them let alone used them, so I'm no expert, and If so I spent way too much if they are!
Tryed to do the seat alone and couldn’t do it so I took it to an upholstery place
What model ski do you have and how much did they charge you?
Hello I like your videos and you are a funny guy like me I have a 97 spx seadoo it runs great and can keep up with the new seadoo spark. It just started fouling the rear cylinder spark plug with in five minutes of a ride what do you think it is and is it worth spending money on it. Any help would be great thanks
I’m going to assume that you are running the same plug type in both cylinders, NGK BR8ES or something close to that. See if you have good compression in both cylinders. You can try swapping position of the plug wires (they. both fire at the sane time) and see if the problem moves to the other cylinder. Another suspect is a carb that needs to be cleaned or rebuilt.
Thanks for responding I been running BR9ES and the spark plug wires are to different lengths so I will have figure out how to switch plug wires like you suggested. And yes the carbs could probably use a good cleaning? Had the ski for 12 years always ran great. Thanks again I wish you were my neighbor .
Got my seats back, was charged $180 but he had to refoam one of them, usually he get $60 for putting on the covers that I brought.
When you coming back man?
Soon. I keep saying that, but there's finally some free time in my life and I promised myself that I would get back to it. I have a bunch of footage and could probably knock out a couple of videos in short order. ...and a stack of projects ready to go. Thanks for the encouragement!
7 hours for 1 seat it took me the same amount of time to finish all of my speedster seats
Dang! Wanna do some seats for me?
The most important information to those crazy enough to attempt such a feat is make sure you have 4 way stretch vinyl and not regular marine vinyl!!! It only has one way stretch and will not work. Yup I found that one out the hard way many years ago. It doesn’t last as long but it’s the only product to use. It also has a surface that keeps the rider from sliding off when they get the seat wet for safety reasons. Good luck for those brave souls who wish to have a goat rodeo with their watercraft.
Good pointer Johnette! If you buy a pre-made cover from a reputable source you shouldn’t have to worry about the fabric but if you are starting from scratch and making your own design it’s good to give your fabric sample a tug in each direction and see if it gives evenly. I have to admit, though, a goat rodeo sounds like something I would like to watch! 😂
PLEASE NEED HELP. STX 1100 KAWASAKI WITH TRIPLE CARB. BAD CONDITION NEED REBUILT. ANY GOOD ADVICE.
Might want to check out a turnkey rebuild shop like SBT. Makes the process simple.
Ski boat apolstri
What happend to the green jet ski?
It’s still around. I’ll post and update soon.
Steve Vigus thanks
Or just take it to an upholsterer who will fit it for £50
1 out of 10...I don’t know🤷🏼♂️ 7
This is scary watching individuals who are not professional upholsterers.... you are not using the correct upholstery gun and you had too much air pressure. Way too many staples... this should be a video of what not to do!