Need ideas to attach bowrider seatbacks

[CJK440]

So the wood structure for the bowrider seat backs on my 96 Rinker are rotted to heck. The port much worse than the starboard due to a leaky mooring cover. I plan to rebuild using the starboard side as a template.

The problem is, these clearly were attached before the top half was installed on the hull as there is no way in heck I can get close to reaching the front bolts. As you can see the port side was so rotted I just yanked it off leaving the hardware.

So my plan after rebuilding and stapling the old vinyl/foam to the new structure is to reuse the attachment points I can reach (under the console and 2 rearmost side locations) but I need an idea of how to mount the long slender front section to the fiberglass without access from behind. Last thing i want to do is put a screw with a white cap thru the cushion and into the fiberglass but will go that route if needed.

Ideas?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Google double Christmas tree clips

 

[JASinIL2006]

I just installed seat bolsters like that in my boat after fixing some upholstery. Scott is right on - you need Christmas tree clips. The hardest part is figuring out what size you need. The clips get installed before you attach the foam/vinyl to the bases, then you just push them into holes in the boat. (I found a rubber mallet helped make sure they seated fully.)

 

[Corjen1]

You can also google Beauclip . I will be using theses on my current project.

 

[CJK440]

Thanks for the info. Went with the double xmas tree fasteners. Will drill new holes thru the wood and into the glass when mocked up so everything will line up perfect when covered with upholstery.

 

[kcon]

You can also google Beauclip . I will be using theses on my current project.

I was lurking and read this post, those clips look awesome - I just ordered a dozen, thanks for sharing.