Building a Bench Seat???

[ugadawg187]

Ok so i dont like the two seat setup of my boat so i was thinking bout closing off the two sections where the seats go & installing a custom bench seat in front of that. Im open for ideas on ways to accomplish this & suggestions on what materials to use. Included is a pic of the boat as it is right now so guys go crazy with this one cause im just kind of brain storming.

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: Building a Bench Seat???

Just frame in out of 1/2" ply, add foam and maine vinyl.

http://www.sailrite.com/

I'm actually doing the opposite and going with two seats instead of one.

The bench gets in the way of the ski pylon and who wants to ride with a pole and braces next to your head.

I bought this bench for the front seat in my boat you might want to look at them and then just frame a base for it with storage.

 

[dorelse]

Re: Building a Bench Seat???

Have you seen mine? I did something very similar in my boat rebuild. Follow the link in my sig for the 1986 Bayliner Capri 1600. Lots of pictures, and I have tons more if you need them.

Here's a youtube video of how it all works:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCT5gR9EQ9Q

 

[83vert]

Re: Building a Bench Seat???

Keep the ideas coming, I am looking to do the same. Check out how he built his http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=302809&highlight=187+chaparral+81 although it is an inboard.

 

[Stachi]

Re: Building a Bench Seat???

Have you seen mine? I did something very similar in my boat rebuild. Follow the link in my sig for the 1986 Bayliner Capri 1600. Lots of pictures, and I have tons more if you need them.

Here's a youtube video of how it all works:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCT5gR9EQ9Q

nice job in the video!,...one question,...what is the purpose of the carpeted board over the top of the outboard ?

 

[dorelse]

Re: Building a Bench Seat???

nice job in the video!,...one question,...what is the purpose of the carpeted board over the top of the outboard ?

Ah...that little section allows the outboard to tilt up for trailering, while allowing for a sundeck for my wife to lay out on when the engine is in the water.

 

[Stachi]

Re: Building a Bench Seat???

Ah...that little section allows the outboard to tilt up for trailering, while allowing for a sundeck for my wife to lay out on when the engine is in the water.

cool idea ! thanks for the reply ,and again, nice job!

 

[ugadawg187]

Re: Building a Bench Seat???

The splash guard in front of the transom I guess thats what it is, can that be cut & made more compact & still be ok? I dont want to have to put the bench in front of it but rather where the seats are now so that would have to be cut out & re glassed.