Brief grab bag of facts and commentary to help choose the cushions and upholstery for interior seating. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Fifteen polymer renewal coatings, that make water bead and run off clothing and cushions, are tested. Some work, some don′t. 4 pages with test results table.
[Practical Sailor]
Applied to fabrics, restores lost water repellency and stain repellency, resists soiling, impedes mildew formation, and helps protect against UV rays. Company also offers cleaners to be used first.
[303 Products, Inc., Palo Cedro, CA, USA]
Directions for removing that "wonderful aroma" that builds up over time in foam cushions and cloth coverings.
[Boat Mall, USA]
Makes custom yacht upholstery in many styles and fabrics. Also window blinds and drapes.
[S & S Fabric Products, Portsmouth, RI, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Members of one of the largest cruising clubs exchange information and opinions on all cruising topics. No search facility. Use Ctrl-F on message titles, or just browse.
[Seven Seas Cruising Association, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA]