Leather for boat cabins and interiors
Upholstery hides for cabins, salons, helm chairs and berths. Classic and Premium are the standard choices; Distressed gives a refit more character. In stock and shipped from New York, with free US shipping.
How much you need
Estimates by piece
- Helm or captain's chairabout 1 hide
- Pair of helm chairsabout 2 hides
- Bench or small settee1–2 hides
- Salon seating, U or L shapeask your upholsterer
- Full cabin refitask your upholsterer
These are rough estimates only. Cushion shapes, bolsters and hull curves all change the number. Get an official quote from the marine upholsterer doing the job before you order.
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Four upholstery lines
Standard boat interior leather
Classic Cowhide
Corrected grain with a fine, even pebble and a full aniline finish. A standard choice for seats and our most affordable upholstery hide.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · corrected, fine pebble grain · full aniline · ~45 sq ft$219.99 per hideShop Classic →
Standard boat interior leather
Premium Upholstery Cowhide
Full grain with a natural pebble and a full aniline finish. The thickest of the four, and the other standard choice for seats and panels.
1.3–1.5 mm (~4 oz) · full grain, natural pebble · full aniline · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Premium →
Distressed Cowhide
Our best-selling upholstery hide. A waxed pull-up finish with a broken-in look, for a refurb with more character.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~45 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Distressed →
Antique Distressed Cowhide
A waxed distressed hide, a little thicker and larger than our Distressed.
1.2–1.4 mm (~3–4 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Antique Distressed →
Classic Cowhide
Corrected grain with a fine, even pebble and a full aniline finish. A standard choice for seats and our most affordable upholstery hide.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · corrected, fine pebble grain · full aniline · ~45 sq ft$219.99 per hideShop Classic →
Standard boat interior leather
Premium Upholstery Cowhide
Full grain with a natural pebble and a full aniline finish. The thickest of the four, and the other standard choice for seats and panels.
1.3–1.5 mm (~4 oz) · full grain, natural pebble · full aniline · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Premium →
Distressed Cowhide
Our best-selling upholstery hide. A waxed pull-up finish with a broken-in look, for a refurb with more character.
1.0–1.2 mm (~3 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~45 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Distressed →
Antique Distressed Cowhide
A waxed distressed hide, a little thicker and larger than our Distressed.
1.2–1.4 mm (~3–4 oz) · waxed protective finish · ~50 sq ft$299.99 per hideShop Antique Distressed →
All four are chrome-tanned upholstery hides of about 45–50 sq ft. Not sure which to choose? The swatch ring has every one.
Hides for boat interiors
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What you are buying
- FormatWhole hide, uncut, in a natural irregular shape. About 45 sq ft (Classic, Distressed) or 50 sq ft (Premium, Antique Distressed).
- Thickness1.0–1.2 mm (Classic, Distressed), 1.2–1.4 mm (Antique Distressed), 1.3–1.5 mm (Premium)
- TannageChrome tanned
- FinishFull aniline (Classic, Premium) or waxed protective (Distressed, Antique Distressed)
- Cutting allowancePlan 10-15% waste. A hide is not a rectangle.
- Dye lotsOrder every hide for one piece in the same order
- ShippingIn stock and shipped from New York, rolled and boxed. Free shipping within the US.
Running a marine upholstery shop?Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and NYC sourcing appointments if you want to pull hides in person.
Bulk pricingNet termsQuestions
Before you order
How many hides does a boat interior take?
Roughly 1 hide for a helm or captain's chair, about like a car bucket seat, and 1–2 for a bench or small settee. For U- or L-shaped salon seating or a full cabin, ask your upholsterer. These are rough estimates only; cushion shapes and hull curves change the number. Get an official quote from the marine upholsterer doing the job before you order.
Can I use this leather on an open deck?
We recommend our hides for cabins, salons and other covered interiors. For seating that sits out in sun and spray, talk to your marine upholsterer about whether leather suits the job.
Which leather should I use?
Classic or Premium are the standard choices. Classic is a corrected grain with a fine, even pebble at 1.0–1.2 mm. Premium is full grain with a natural pebble and thicker at 1.3–1.5 mm. Distressed and Antique Distressed work too if you want a broken-in look.
Will the color match between hides?
Leather is dyed in lots and natural hides vary. Order every hide for one piece at the same time so they come off the same lot, and ask your upholsterer to lay them out before cutting.
Can I see and feel it first?
Order the swatch ring. Every upholstery-grade whole hide article is on it, with a QR code on each tag so you can reorder the exact one from your phone.
Do you work with marine upholstery shops?
Yes. Bulk pricing on qualifying hide orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and NYC sourcing appointments if you want to pull hides in person.
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