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I have looked at the Plasticote and the SEM paint/dye for vinyl.  Wow!  I did not realize that these products were widely used.  I am wondering if the shops that have this "parchment" marine vinyl are actually using this and just not making it known to the customer.  I would feel a bit funny about ever doing that without express written knowledge of the buyer.  In any event the two places in Florida that have it absolutely refuse to sell any at all.  I wonder why?  The forum readers here seem so willing to help eachother out. 

Rich,

Making it is possible, but not very cost effective.  An entire seat can be purchased direct from a Boston Whaler authorized dealer for @ $ 240.00.  It's about 2 yards of fabric total and I just didn't realize the specific fabric was so hard to find.  I've been told by some it's no longer made, but thought that some of the forums more seasoned experts might have run into this before.  In addition, the customer wants an accurate historic restoration as some of these classic models are becoming quite valuable.  Almost like antique cars.

Struck out at Action, Gary's and SMS, but at least SMS offered to heat seal it for me at $ 89 a yard if I could source it. Ouch :'(

Greetings all!

A new kid on the block here who has been a long time lurker, getting all of the great insights from prior posts.  This is my first question.  I have an upholstery job requiring a specific 1" quilted or heat sealed marine vinyl.  It is for a classic Boston Whaler from  @ 1970's and I know that some call the color "parchment" .  I spoke with Dave at Miami Corp. this morning and they only carry the Seabrook Cantech in the 1" quilt and was not able to source the Parchment in 1" quilt.  Can any of you shed some light on this for me.  Thank you in advance.