best way to build a seat??

(ironcross25) · (ironcross25) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-08-2006, 3:53 AM

I am looking to adding a seat in my closed bow behind the drivers seat. What is the best way to build it. I want to keep it somewhat light so I can remove it to work on motor but still make it look permanant. What materials should I use??

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 09-08-2006, 7:07 AM

depending on how much you wanna spend...resined plywood, starboard or aluminum honeycomb come to mind.

(tory1340) · (tory1340) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-08-2006, 7:40 AM

I guess the permanent part screws the idea of a folding lawn chair! HAHAHA.

Marine plywood for the internal structure, stainless hardware. Various densities of foam padding from a local fabric or upholstery shop. Vinyl covering. Use an electric carving knife to trim the foam slightly oversize so when you fasten the vinyl it provides tension and looks tight.

(rodmcinnis) · (rodmcinnis) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 09-08-2006, 8:22 AM

Nick wrote: "I am looking to adding a seat in my closed bow behind the drivers seat. "

Since when is the bow behind the driver's seat?

Is this a direct drive or V-drive?

I am not sure where this seat is supposed to go. But like Tory said, used marine grade plywood. I would also recommend applying a coat of resin to the plywood to water proof them.

(tory1340) · (tory1340) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-08-2006, 8:39 AM

Good point Rod. I think Nick meant he has a closed bow boat, and therefore limited seating options. Because of this, he would like to fabricate a jump seat behind the drivers seat, next to the motor cover. The additional seating options would offer comfortable accomodations for his hottie entourage, and thus encourage them to return regularly.

I used a ton more words and maybe exagerated a bit...

(ironcross25) · (ironcross25) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-08-2006, 9:10 AM

Exactly as Tory expressed. I should have typed in my closed bow I would like to add a seat behind the drivers. Sorry for the bad grammar. You got my point though. Thanks i will tackle this and try and post some pics but it will be this fall while Im doing my floors.

(Message edited by Ironcross25 on September 08, 2006)

(ironcross25) · (ironcross25) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-08-2006, 9:18 AM

It is a direct drive boat. 86 supra
Upload

(tory1340) · (tory1340) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-08-2006, 10:00 AM

Hey, that's the Sunsport, isn't it? I still have an 88 Comp...

(ironcross25) · (ironcross25) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-08-2006, 10:05 AM

No its a marauder but pretty much the same as the sunsport just has a closed bow.

(tory1340) · (tory1340) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-08-2006, 10:09 AM

Duh, right.

You still need seating for the entourage!

(tory1340) · (tory1340) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-08-2006, 10:28 AM

Hey, Nick-- Did you see this on the for sale list...

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/366494.html?1157720297

Jump seat complete for $100 + s/h

(ironcross25) · (ironcross25) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-08-2006, 11:13 AM

Thats nice, thanks for lookin out. I think i may pass b/c I want to make the seat aa little diff than that.

(hamkj) · (hamkj) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 09-08-2006, 11:14 AM

You can copy a malibu jump seat... or do what i did.... i used children's sized folding lawn chairs. they were the same color as the interior.. and folded up when not in use. I used 2 of them and they worked perfectly!

(ironcross25) · (ironcross25) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-09-2006, 7:48 AM

have any pics of that??

(Message edited by Ironcross25 on September 09, 2006)