Company:
Costa Marine

Project Details

Fabric 1

Ultraleather
Producer: Ultrafabrics
Supplier: Ultrafabrics


Design Name
Chris Costa

Design Company
Costa Marine

Fabrication Name
Chris Costa/ Beth Kephart/ Patti Nelson

Fabrication Company
Costa Marine

Project Manager Name
Chris Costa

Project Manager Company
Costa Marine

Installation Name
Chris Costa

Installation Company
Costa Marine


Please describe the project specifications

Custom Built Sofa for 92' Viking Yacht with actuator lifts.


What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

Fabricate custom salon sofa for new build 92' Viking Yacht. Client wanted actuator lifts on all Sofa openings. Maximum fully upholstered storage space under sofa was required with easy access. Owner requested Ultraleather fabric. Picture frame topstitching was also required on all seat tops. Backs were to have horizontal double roll backs with topstitched end panels.


What is unique or complex about the project?

This was a complete build of custom sofa to fix exact area in salon of boat. We had to build wood frames then install electric actuators. Finding exact actuators with proper weight and stroke was extensive processs. After frames were built we upholstered interior of sofa to have complete clean and finished look inside when Sofa is opened. All seat cushions had picture frame topstitching which required exact detail in sewing and upholstering. Sofa was upholstered in sections due to large size. Overall length of sofa was approximately 18'. After completion in shop we dissassembled, delivered to boat, and reassembled in salon.


What were the results of the project?

Owner and Crew were extremely pleased with Sofa. They loved being able to touch a button and have the Sofa openings lift. Comfort of the sofa seat cushions combined with the soft feel of the ultraleather fabric provided a perfect sofa. The complete look of the sofa flowed well with the rest of the interior decor.


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