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Conference vicki::boats

Title:Powerboats
Notice:Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267
Moderator:KWLITY::SUTER
Created:Thu May 12 1988
Last Modified:Wed Jun 04 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1275
Total number of notes:18109

332.0. "Buying new boat seats" by ENUF::GASSMAN () Wed Apr 05 1989 16:01

    After several attempts at repair, it's time for new boat seats for my
    17' runabout.  I need the back-to-back seats, and there are two types.
    The lounge seats, and those that stay as seats. 
    
    My problem is that every dealer I got to seems to have a different
    vendor for seats, and few have them in stock.  Those that I have seen
    have been crap construction, to the point that I'm really not anxious
    to order from a picture.  I also think that the non-lounge style will
    be more durable.
    
    Any opinions or suggestions?
    
    bill
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332.1Mail orderROGER::GAUDETSki NautiqueThu Apr 06 1989 12:1025
    Bill,
    
    Whipping out my trusty Overton's catalog, here's what it says:
    
    Back-to-back lounge seats, adjust to upright or fully reclined
    position, underseat storage is included.  Base height is 10",
    seat dimensions are 18"W x 18"H x 43"L.  Overall length when reclined
    is 66".
    
    	Order # 21580	White		$139.50
    		21581	Parchment	   "
    		21582	Blue		   "
    		21583	Gold		   "
    		21584	Light Gray	   "
    		21585	Brown		   "
    		21586	Red		   "
    		21587	Green		   "
    
    They don't explicitly say who makes them but I suspect it's WISE since
    Overton's sells lots of WISE seats in their catalog.  Also don't know
    if that's a good price.  They say the "list price" is $215.00, but we
    all know what list prices mean!  1-800-334-6541 to order.  I can send
    you a copy of the catalog page if you'd like.  Send mail.
    
    					...Roger...
332.2Try Ward's MarineNRADM::WILSONThink Spring!Thu Apr 06 1989 16:477
    
    Two years ago I paid $280 for a pair of back-to-back reclining
    seats at Ward's Marine in Winthrop MA.  They special ordered
    them from a place in Texas, and the quality was excellent,
    much better than what you see at places like Bliss or BOAT/US.
                                                                
    Rick W.
332.3Checkmate seats/ how much $$?KYOA::CAPALDIWed Nov 21 1990 04:355
    any one know how to get seats for a checkmate?  The swivel bucket 
    	kind?
    
    	Allen
    
332.4RE: 332.3 Checkmate seatsATSE::PALMERWed Dec 12 1990 13:465
You might give Silver Sands Marina in Gilford, NH a call. They are a Checkmate
dealer. Their phone number is 603-293-4481.
Good luck.
Dick
332.5Wanted: Boat SeatsKAHALA::SUTERNever too Hot!Wed Jun 30 1993 19:2319
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ISLNDS::WALSH                                        10 lines  30-JUN-1993 11:09
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    WANTED   good used     Back to back   boat seats      that recline  white or
                                                                         blue
                           
    
    Would anyone have 2 pairs that they are interested in selling?
    
    Or information as to where to get a good deal on new ones,
    is also appreciated.  Boats U.S. ?
    
    Thanks.       Henry Walsh    ISLNDS::WALSH  DTN 229-7040
332.6Shoreway Marine = $89KAHALA::SUTERNever too Hot!Wed Jun 30 1993 19:2415
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SALEM::NORCROSS_W                                     5 lines  30-JUN-1993 12:15
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    A guy here just ordered a set of seats from my Shoreway Marine Catalog,
    $89 each plus shipping ($11?).  They were cheaper than even E.B. Bliss.
    You might check a U.S. Boats catalog but you need to be a member to
    buy.
    Wayne
332.7good deal or junk...KAHALA::SUTERNever too Hot!Wed Jun 30 1993 19:2517
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USCTR1::BORZUMATO                                     7 lines  30-JUN-1993 12:55
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    Just be careful what the backings are made of. They may be real
    
    (junk) cheap.  Also the grade of vinyl.
    
    
    JIm
332.8Durable seats?ISLNDS::WALSHWed Jun 30 1993 21:114
    Has anyone tried the boat seats sold via Boats U.S. ?   I'm wondering
    if they are durable???   I think the brand name is "Wise".
    
    The info is appreciated.  Thxs.  Henry   ISLNDS::HWALSH  DTN 229-7040
332.9New cheaper than recoverGUCCI::HERBAl is the *first* nameThu Jul 01 1993 12:184
    I bought a set of these from E&B years back and, for the price, they
    were pretty decent. You can't get your old ones recovered for the price
    of new. Secret of caring for the vinyl is protect them from exposure to
    the sun with a cover while you're not using the boat.
332.10Protecting new seatsISLNDS::WALSHThu Jul 01 1993 13:119
    Thanks.  Good suggestion.   A cover makes alot of sense, not only
    for the seats but for the stringers, floatation ect. under the deck
    that get saturated when it rains!   I always thought that if the bilge
    pump works it's noooo problem.......  but since I'm now in the process
    of replacing rotten stringers, soggy floatation and floor.....  I'm
    definately getting a boat cover!
    Henry
    
    
332.11Plastic based seats - good/bad ?FOUNDR::DODIERSingle Income, Clan'o KidsThu Mar 28 1996 15:3611
    	A friend of mine is looking into new seats for his Tracker TX17
    bass boat. The seats that are on there now have a wooden base. After
    looking around, most of what he is seeing uses a plastic base. Since
    he fishes in Early spring he was concerned about how well these plastic
    based seats will hold up (i.e. cracking under cold conditions ?).
    
    	Does anyone have any experience or input on plastic based replacement 
    seats, good or bad ? 
    
    	Ray
    
332.12My vote is plastic!KAHALA::SUTERand now for something you'll really like!Thu Mar 28 1996 17:0710
Ray,

	I love my plastic, I hate my wood! All my seat bases in the
Nautique are plastic (ABS, maybe, not sure...) except the driver's
seat cushion base.... Guess where the only place I get mildew is....
Yup, the driver's seat. The plastic holds up very well and doesn't
smell~!

Rick
332.13A couple more questionsFOUNDR::DODIERSingle Income, Clan'o KidsThu Mar 28 1996 17:2113
    	Rick,
    
    	Do you get out that often in cold conditions (i.e. <40 F.) ? What
    I'm specifically looking for is how they hold up in conditions normally 
    considered adverse for plastic (i.e. bouncing with weight on them in cold 
    weather).
    
    	Also, can you give me some idea of approx. how long you've had the
    plastic based seats ?
    
    	Thanks,
    
    		Ray
332.14I get a picture of an adult jumping on the bed... "I'm jumping on the bed, I'm jumping on the bed!"KAHALA::SUTERand now for something you'll really like!Thu Mar 28 1996 18:1523
Ray,

>       <<< Note 332.13 by FOUNDR::DODIER "Single Income, Clan'o Kids" >>>
>                          -< A couple more questions >-
>
>    	Rick,
>    
>    	Do you get out that often in cold conditions (i.e. <40 F.) ? What
>    I'm specifically looking for is how they hold up in conditions normally 
>    considered adverse for plastic (i.e. bouncing with weight on them in cold 
>    weather).
 

	< 40 F? Not real often, maybe 4-6 times per year. <50, at least
12 times per year....
   
>    	Also, can you give me some idea of approx. how long you've had the
>    plastic based seats ?
 
	July 1996 will be 9 years.
   
Rick
332.15ThanksFOUNDR::DODIERSingle Income, Clan'o KidsFri Mar 29 1996 17:286
    	Thanks for the input. The bouncing is from this being what I'd
    guess is either a very shallow V or modified flat-bottom. If it's
    choppy and/or you're running over wakes, you get bounced around a bit.
    
    	Ray
    
332.16plasticCRONIC::SULLIVANMon Apr 01 1996 21:0110
 Ray,

 If this were in another file I moderate I'd have a field day with -1

 However, I've had plastic based seats in my bass boats for 8 years. Never
 a problem. They've been frozen/frosted and had ice hanging on them. I fish
 from yesterday till the ice is too thick for the 20 footer to chop through.

 - Sully