Marine Vinyl
From $20/yd • 54" Wide • No Minimum • $5 Samples Ship Free
Marine-grade upholstery vinyl for boat seats, pontoons, helm seating, jet skis, and golf carts — 20+ lines from Spradling, Morbern, and our own Pinnacle, all 54" wide, sold by the yard with no minimum. Compare them in the table below, then order yardage or a $5 sample from the product page.
- Ships in 1–2 business days
- Since 1932
- No minimum order • 1-yard increments
- Questions? Call (336) 887-3101
Compare our marine vinyl lines
Web price per yard, sold by the yard, no minimum. Every spec below is from the manufacturer's sheet on the product page.
Show the comparison table (11 lines)
| Line | Brand | $/yd | Colors | Grain / feel | Pick it when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle House brand | Carolyn Fabrics | $31.50 | 40 | Smooth; Durapel topcoat; Staycool Technology | Widest color range; one vinyl for marine and contract work |
| Breeze | Spradling | $45.00 | 12 | PermaCool heat-reduction | Sun-baked seating where the spec calls for Spradling |
| Navigator | Spradling | $25.00 | 18 | Durable pebble grain | Everyday boat seats, hard use |
| Islander | Spradling | $25.00 | 20 | Light-grain classic | Classic OEM look, broad color range |
| Marlin | Spradling | $25.25 | 11 | OEM leather-look; Permaguard topcoat | Leather look on a budget |
| Zander | Spradling | $25.25 | 22 | Permaguard topcoat | Most colors at the Spradling entry price |
| Anchor | Spradling | $21.00 | 13 | Lighter standard-polyester backing | Lightest Spradling line, easy sewing |
| Prodigy | Morbern | $25.75 | 25 | Matte pebble; 2-way stretch | Marine, RV and auto from one roll |
| Bayside | Morbern | $26.25 | 29 | Fabric-like texture; 4-way stretch | Tight corners and compound curves |
| Sanibel | Morbern | $20.00 | 18 | 2-way stretch | Straightforward repairs and replacement seating |
| Marine Suede | Carolyn Fabrics | $32.25 | 28 | Suede-look | Accent panels, automotive and marine |
Apex, Aries, Beluga, Carbon Fiber, Diamante, Gemini, Glisten, León and Trexx MQ are below in the grid. Not sure? Call (336) 887-3101 — you'll get Jennifer or Johnston.
Carolyn Fabrics
Marine Materials Kit — Pinnacle Vinyl + Matched Thread
200 colors
Carolyn Fabrics
Complete Marine Seat Kit — Pinnacle Vinyl + 3/8″ Sew Foam + Matched Thread
200 colors
Marine vinyl questions we get every week
What's the difference between marine vinyl and regular vinyl?
Marine vinyl is made to sit in sun and water: a UV-stable topcoat, mildew-resistant backing, and cold-crack ratings for winter storage. Regular contract vinyl can look identical and fail in one season outdoors. Every line on this page is listed by its manufacturer for marine use — the exact UV, cold-crack and cleaning specs are in the spec block on each product page.
How much vinyl do I need for boat seats?
Measure each cushion, add wrap allowance, and lay the pieces out on the 54" width. Our guide how much vinyl to reupholster boat seats walks through it with worked examples.
Which marine vinyl stays coolest in the sun?
Pinnacle (Staycool Technology) and Spradling Breeze (PermaCool) are the two built for it — see our cool-touch marine vinyl collection.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Every line is sold by the yard in 1-yard increments. Orders of $250 or more ship free; under that, $30 flat.
Can I get a sample first?
Yes — $5 per color with free shipping, ordered from any product page.
Do you sew boat seat panels?
We sew pre-stitched panels (diamond, hex, channel — 30+ patterns) in any marine vinyl on this page: boat seat upholstery panels.
Shop marine upholstery vinyl for boat seats, pontoons, helm seating, bolsters, jet skis, golf carts, and other weather-exposed seating. Carolyn Fabrics carries marine lines with different grains, finishes, stretch, color ranges, and documented performance. Check the individual product page for current specifications and care guidance.
Start with Pinnacle, Carolyn Fabrics' 40-color house-brand vinyl for marine and contract seating. It has a soft hand, exceeds 1,500,000 double rubs on the Wyzenbeek abrasion test, and is made with Staycool Technology, which allows all colors to be 10% cooler in direct sunlight. Actual results vary by color and conditions.
Choose Spradling Breeze when the project calls for Spradling or PermaCool. Compare Navigator and Islander for commonly used OEM-style semigloss finishes, or choose among Leon, Zander, Marlin, Beluga, Sanibel, Anchor, and other lines by grain, finish, hand, stretch, color, documentation, and budget.
Marine performance depends on more than the vinyl. Drainage, ventilation, foam condition, cover use, installation, cleaning, and maintenance all affect the finished seat. Order a $5 sample from any product page to compare color, grain, and hand before committing to yardage.
Need a sewn component? Browse pre-sewn boat-seat panels, or compare upholstery thread and sew foam for the rest of the project.
Not sure of the color? Order sample swatches from any product page — $5 each with free shipping — and see the material before committing to yardage.
Still deciding? Use the Vinyl Finder → to match a vinyl to your project.