OE rear bench seat pic

BillTex · #1 12-19-2016, 11:14 AM

OK...I have been looking for some info on the mythical OE rear bench seat. I cannot even find a pic.
I am sure there must be one posted somewhere here...can someone point me in the right direction? Preferably one that has same transom as our 87.
I would like to replicate the OE design and sure would love to see some pics.

Thx, Bill

inaforty · #2 12-19-2016, 11:32 AM

I'll dig through my pic.

Here are the mounting pins that are made to release if you want to remove the seat.

inaforty · #3 12-19-2016, 11:56 AM

Bill,
It's pretty much a tube frame with two cushions. One cushion for the seat and one for the backrest. Nothing really fancy about it.
Just my opinion but I would buy two deck chairs to place in each corner instead of the bench seat. We used the bench one season and then left it stored in the basement. We would set up a few deck chairs that could be moved around. If you fish it will be in the way. If you snorkel or swim you will have to climb over it to get back into the cockpit.

My buddy that still owns my old V 20 likes the bench because his dogs can ride up on the bench and see what's going on.

BillTex · #4 12-19-2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by inaforty

Bill,
It's pretty much a tube frame with two cushions. One cushion for the seat and one for the backrest. Nothing really fancy about it.
Just my opinion but I would buy two deck chairs to place in each corner instead of the bench seat. We used the bench one season and then left it stored in the basement. We would set up a few deck chairs that could be moved around. If you fish it will be in the way. If you snorkel or swim you will have to climb over it to get back into the cockpit.

My buddy that still owns my old V 20 likes the bench because his dogs can ride up on the bench and see what's going on.

Thanks, our boat does have the brackets on the deck...so I assume it had the OE seat at one time?

Question; did the seat have to be locked in to the brackets to be stable or could you move it around to sit on (thereby having acces to the stern area).

Our dog would be very happy there also...

Tx, for the pics!

Bill

Destroyer · #5 12-19-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BillTex

Thanks, our boat does have the brackets on the deck...so I assume it had the OE seat at one time?

Question; did the seat have to be locked in to the brackets to be stable or could you move it around to sit on (thereby having acces to the stern area).

Our dog would be very happy there also...

Tx, for the pics!

Bill

I was able to find and buy one a few years back. I used it for one season and it's sat in my shed ever since. I planned to use it for my in-laws to sit on whenever we went out cruising, but they both died of cancer without ever having a chance to use it. To answer your question yes, with the pins removed you can pretty much put the seat anywhere you want to. (I never had the pins) The bottom of the tube frame is smooth. I wound up putting mine along the port side running front to rear rather than across the boat. My 78' only has 2 seats, a single pedestal captain's and mate's, so there was plenty of room. But for the amount of room it takes up it is pretty much useless to me since most times when I go out I'm going solo. I just use a deck chair when fishing. It cost me $100 and if you want it I'd be willing to sell it to you for the same price... Just understand that the cushions are old and cracked. No tears in them or the foam, but certainly not of the quality that is evident in Barry's (Inaforty) seat. Put another way, you will probably need to recover them eventually. If you're interested, send me a PM.

SkunkBoat · #6 12-19-2016, 02:35 PM

100 qt cooler & a cushion...

BillTex · #7 12-19-2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

100 qt cooler & a cushion...

This is another thought...I already have the cooler and cushion. Would just need to fab some type of backrest.

Tx, Bill

Blue_Runner · #8 12-20-2016, 09:06 AM

mine is just like Barry's. Couple years ago I had to replace the backing wood on the back rest. The thing ain't all that pretty but it gets the job done. Most comfortable seat in the house. Bought it on this site. It even came with its own custom cover.

BillTex · #9 12-20-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

mine is just like Barry's. Couple years ago I had to replace the backing wood on the back rest. The thing ain't all that pretty but it gets the job done. Most comfortable seat in the house. Bought it on this site. It even came with its own custom cover.

Hey blue...you got a pic of yours in the boat?

Tx, bill