I chose to get the seats redone as opposed to buying new ones. Had to replace the wood. I started this project November and this tends to be a slow time for boat upholsterers. So I took all the parts and asked him to do it when he has time. It took a few months but I was not in a hurry. As a result I got a GREAT deal. All the upholstery for the whole boat cost less than $1400. He did a great job also.