Ive not had the stitching come apart, or out, but the material pulls from stepping in the seat, or getting on knees going for the livewells, causing streching of the fabric. I just plan on recovering every few years if i want them perfect, because theyre gonna get steped in because some of my partners are immobilized beyond making the big steps !This is the weakest link of the entire boat though, and ive not found a reasonable solution. I still say someone needs to make waterproof “seat skins” for bass boats.