back to back seat replacement

[dlogvine]

Im restoring 1993 larson 200sei boat. Both back to back seats are in really poor condition, both the upholstery and the frame. However the rectangular frame they are sitting onis still not to bad on both. So i decided to replace both seats. I have a couple decent back to back seats on my old bayliner. The question is what is the best way to replace them, should i keep the box and replace the seats with the hardware or should i remove the boxes together with the seats and swap the whole thing? And if i do swap the whole thing with the box, what is the best way to get to the box hardware without removing the seats? Thx

 

[pckeen]

Unless the seats are identical, there will be slight differences in hardware and sizes, so you would be better off switching the whole thing.

 

[dlogvine]

The hardware under the seats is different, sliders are different, so that means I would replace the seats with the boxes.Then another question is, what is the easiest way to get under the seats to the box holding screws? Do I need to remove the seats first or there is an easier way to lift them up?

 

[1st timer53]

1st timer here. I may be no help but I might. I found that right before the seats go all the flat there's enough room to squeak the tools in from the sides for the bottom screws that mount the boxes to the floor. There may be a better way that I'm not sure on, that's how I got mine out. Only the passenger side in our boat is awful. Wondering if the marine wood is also recommended for the seats

 

[dlogvine]

Thx buddy will try it this way, will let you know how successful

 

[dlogvine]

Wondering if the marine wood is also recommended for the seats

I would use marine treated plywood if you are asking about the seat frame itself. As for the box, in my opinion, any treated wood would do since it is pretty easy to change the box. I also saw plastic seat boxes on some newer boats, so maybe that is the way to go?

 

[1st timer53]

Plastic does last a long time. I did read how sometimes it's better to keep it original as possible. Idk. Thanks