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captpete13
03-26-2016, 07:34 AM
My wife has been asking me to raise the passenger seat so she can see better. She is short. Instead of blowing her off like I usually do I saw this as an opportunity to build a cool seat. I used the original base as a template. I just built it taller. Once the base was built out of plywood I covered it in a layer of fiberglass and painted it with Awlgrip. Then I used the original back to back seat but I fastened it to starboard so it can't open. Then I cut in tackle storage to the front. It holds 3 regular Plano boxes and 1 large box. In the back I foamed in a 5 gallon bucket which I plumbed to be a livewell. The seat is hinged so you just lift up the seat and access the live well.
I don't have a picture yet but I topped off the livewell with a plexiglass cover.



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phatdaddy
03-26-2016, 08:56 AM
Great job, looks nice. I've got pedestal seats on both sides and have been wanting to put a tackle storage unit under the passenger side. Looking at your photo, it wouldn't raise it much more than the drivers side.

Smart move listening to the wife
twhrider2
03-26-2016, 11:34 AM
Looks good Capt...Just removed my pass. side back to back and replaced with matching pedestal. Gained floor space lost storage...never enough storage.
Destroyer
03-26-2016, 04:01 PM
Pete, that is a thing of beauty. I love the built in tackle storage. Well done! :clap: :clap:
spareparts
03-26-2016, 04:41 PM
very nice :clap:
macojoe
03-26-2016, 05:07 PM
Great Job!!!
captpete13
03-26-2016, 06:38 PM
Thanks everyone. My wife hasn't sat in it yet but looking at the pics she is worried that her feet won't touch the floor. Lol! She's short. I told her if that is the problem I would install a foot rest for her.
bgreene
03-27-2016, 06:22 AM
That's great, creative and functional ! Thanks for posting.
the daydreamer
03-27-2016, 06:24 AM
I see you installed the most important thing Bottle opener!!!!! Great work looks nice!!
inaforty
03-27-2016, 06:32 AM
Nice!
Awesome job!
bgreene
03-27-2016, 06:33 AM
That's great, creative and functional ! Thanks for posting.
captpete13
03-27-2016, 07:15 AM
I see you installed the most important thing Bottle opener!!!!! Great work looks nice!!

Haha yeah my wife bought it for me. It's got a magnet built in to catch the cap as it falls off. Pretty cool.
Tunnaman88
03-27-2016, 06:41 PM
Silly question, but I was curious how you drain the bait well? I didn't see any drain plugs , unless it is on the inside?
captpete13
03-28-2016, 06:58 PM
Silly question, but I was curious how you drain the bait well? I didn't see any drain plugs , unless it is on the inside?

The big drain in the bottom goes directly out the side of the boat. When in use I have a stand pipe to go in the drain that is a little shorter than the bucket. When I want it to drain I just pull it out.
captpete13
03-28-2016, 07:02 PM
I just looked at my pics and realized that the drain isn't visible. I'll get a good pic tomorrow.
Tunnaman88
03-28-2016, 08:53 PM
Hey Capt.Pete

My nephew is in Tom's River.. He owns Patriot Plumbing.. Ever see him around? .. Nice place the Shore is!!
captpete13
03-29-2016, 07:24 PM
Hey Capt.Pete

My nephew is in Tom's River.. He owns Patriot Plumbing.. Ever see him around? .. Nice place the Shore is!!

I can't say I have ever seen any Patriot Plumbing trucks. But now that I know I'm sure I'll see him.
captpete13
03-29-2016, 07:26 PM
So I took some more pics today of the livewell.


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Tunnaman88
03-31-2016, 03:45 AM
nicely done captain!!