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03-04-2018, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
City: Matagorda Bay
Vessel Name: Salty
Vessel Model: 2005 Defever 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 227
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Wicker chairs for sundeck?
Howdy all,
Wife wants to replace the chairs on our sundeck with wicker(resin) chairs/sunbrella cushions. I have been searching for wicker chairs that have aluminum tube frames to preclude rust bleed. Problem is that the style/colors she likes only seem to be available with power coated steel tube frames under the wicker. 
Has anyone had good service from power coated steel frames in a saltwater environment aboard a boat?
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Fair winds,
Luke
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03-04-2018, 05:54 PM
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City: Poulsbo, WA
Vessel Name: M/V Knot Knormal
Vessel Model: President 41
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 282
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We have had one on our aft deck for the past 5 years and it was on the fly-bridge of a friends boat for 4 years before that. It is brown so I don't really know if I would ever see any rust on the steel frame or not but I don't see any at this point. Our aft deck has been enclosed for the past year and a half but prior to that it was wide open. Seems to be holding up well.
What the heck, make her happy and replace again in a couple of years if necessary.... 
Marty.............................
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03-04-2018, 06:04 PM
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Guru
City: Punta Gorda, FL
Vessel Name: Aweigh
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 42
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 628
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We like Kettler chairs. Mostly resin and no metal.
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03-04-2018, 06:07 PM
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City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
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It is really difficult to find aluminum frame chairs. We had a cheap Walmart wicker set on a previous boat for about 5 years when we sold the boat. No noticeable rust, but they were kept inside the enclosed area on the flybridge. They weren’t really out in the salt air too much.
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03-05-2018, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Find ones that nest , or stack well for times more room is needed in the CP.
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03-05-2018, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member
City: La Paz, BCS
Vessel Name: Ansedonia
Vessel Model: Californian/Carver 52CPMY
Join Date: Dec 2014
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My boat currently has wicker furniture on the sun deck. I am going to replace them because they "shed" little pieces of wicker stuff. I've tried lots of things to try to stop the shedding, but to no avail. Get chairs that nest or fold for more room. Any suggestions for nice folding chairs?
Cheers, Bill
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03-05-2018, 10:31 AM
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City: Richmond
Join Date: Mar 2017
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The last boat we had with a nice aft deck, we had wicker furniture that was made from some kind of plastic. I assume the framing was aluminum, but it was completely covered by the wicker.
I'm sure we bought it at one of the big box stores, Lowes maybe.
Held up well. Came in white only and we spray painted it black. 2 chairs and a love seat.
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03-05-2018, 10:40 AM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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03-05-2018, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
City: PNW
Vessel Name: Lady A
Vessel Model: Defever 44
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Like many other items, outdoor furniture comes in many quality levels. Alum frames, powder coated, are much more robust in the elements. Also there is a huge difference in the quality of the vinyl used to give that "wicker" look, the stuff that flakes and shreds is not virgin vinyl like the higher quality stuff is.
Most all outdoor "wicker" furn is imported, no U.S. mfg's.
Bill
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03-05-2018, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
City: Matagorda Bay
Vessel Name: Salty
Vessel Model: 2005 Defever 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 227
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Thanks for the response folks!
Yep...lots of quality variables in this sort of product....sadly.
Of course, I could drag my old "nuclear hat" out of retirement and spec out the material, processes, QC program inspections....Then I'd probably have a set of chairs that cost as much as my boat! 
One of the things I've learned in retirement is to just "let it go" and not expect too much from products nowadays....fretting over some things just spoils the quality time on the sundeck with a glass of Maker's Mark! 
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Luke
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03-05-2018, 03:52 PM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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Sorry, that link is www.wayfair.com
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03-05-2018, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
City: Matagorda Bay
Vessel Name: Salty
Vessel Model: 2005 Defever 44
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 227
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna
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"fair" or "fare"...either way Donna, they look very fair on your boat! 
Do you have the same setup on the Port side?
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Fair winds,
Luke
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03-05-2018, 05:25 PM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greysailor
"fair" or "fare"...either way Donna, they look very fair on your boat!
Do you have the same setup on the Port side? |
Yes I do. When I’m not there I just cover them with a permanent hidden tarp I made.
It is a sectional that you can arrange anyway you like. Lightweight, sunbrella fabric, great price!
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03-06-2018, 05:46 AM
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#14
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
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"Any suggestions for nice folding chairs?"
Your local RV store should have a number to choose from as ALL must fold for an RV.
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