Lake Francis Case is a 102,000-acre Missouri River reservoir in Gregory, Lyman, and Brule counties in south-central South Dakota — the second largest of the four Missouri River mainstem reservoirs in South Dakota and a premier walleye, smallmouth bass, and pike fishery drawing anglers from across the northern Great Plains. The lake stretches approximately 107 miles from Fort Randall Dam at the southern end to Big Bend Dam at the northern end, creating an expansive Missouri River impoundment with 540 miles of shoreline across the rolling prairie and river breaks of south-central South Dakota. The Missouri River walleye fishery on Lake Francis Case is nationally recognized — the lake produces trophy walleye in numbers that draw dedicated walleye anglers from across South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa specifically targeting the Francis Case corridor during the spring spawn and fall feeding periods. Smallmouth bass, northern pike, channel catfish, and white bass round out the year-round fishery. The communities of Chamberlain and Oacoma on either side of I-90 at the Missouri River crossing anchor the primary boating infrastructure and service market for the lake. Find Boat Services lists verified boat repair, motor service, electronics installation, trailer repair, and winterization providers serving Lake Francis Case within 35 miles across Gregory, Lyman, and Brule counties.
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Upholstery FAQ
Costs vary by boat size: Single seats typically run $200–$500, while a full pontoon reupholstery generally ranges from $2,500 to $6,000. For a 25ft+ cabin cruiser or ski boat with complex curves and piping, expect to pay $5,000 to $12,000 for a showroom-quality finish.
If the vinyl is brittle or “chalky” from the sun, a patch is only a temporary fix. For boats over 5 years old, a professional shop will typically replace the entire panel to ensure the new material matches the structural integrity of the rest of the seat.
These are signs of microbiological staining (mold/bacteria) growing from inside the foam. While surface cleaners help, permanent removal often requires a professional deep-clean or replacing the underlying foam and treating the vinyl with an anti-microbial barrier.
Marine-grade vinyl (28oz or higher) treated with UV and mildew inhibitors is the industry standard. However, Sunbrella fabrics are increasingly popular for cabin interiors and biminis because they breathe better and stay significantly cooler in the direct July sun.
Most factory stitching uses polyester thread that breaks down after 3–5 years of UV exposure. Premium shops use PTFE (Teflon) thread, which is virtually immune to sun and chemical damage and often outlasts the vinyl itself.