Removing the cabin bolster cushions

[Drifter80]

Does anyone know how to remove the bolster cushions in the cabin of a mid 90s 226? I cant find any screws or mounting brackets or anything. Maybe I'm over looking something....

 

[bhemi]

V-Verth pads

I think you are talking about the v-berth cushions on the cabin sides. On my Marlin there is a center "fold" separating the cushion into what looks like two parts. Run your fingers down that and you will find screw heads.

 

[seasick]

If you are referring to the bolsters on the deck, they are slid onto metal brackets and then screwed at the bottom through a few of the grommet holes on the underside of the bolster. You need to find which grommet hole has a screw and then poke around in the hole to find the screw head (philips). Getting them off is a challenge. Getting the screws back in is sometimes even more of a challenge

 

[Zebulon]

I would replace the existing screws with new stainless steel philips heads.

 

[bhemi]

Does anyone know how to remove the bolster cushions in the cabin of a mid 90s 226? I cant find any screws or mounting brackets or anything. Maybe I'm over looking something....

I think he meant the ones in the cabin not the coaming bolsters.

 

[Drifter80]

Yes, I was talking about the V bunk cushions on the side. Would my Seafarer have the same cushions as a Marlin? I could swear there werent any screws in the seem down the middle. I'll check again.
thanks

 

[bhemi]

keep trying

Sometimes the screw heads have migrated under the fabric. Push hard and run your hand along. Any bump should be a screw head.

 

[Fuel Medic]

In mine the screw heads are in the middle between the fold of the fabric. Push hard and run your hand along. Any bump should be a screw head.