New seat with built in livewell

[captpete13]

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.

[phatdaddy]

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]

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]

Pete, that is a thing of beauty. I love the built in tackle storage. Well done!

[spareparts]

very nice

[macojoe]

Great Job!!!

[captpete13]

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]

That's great, creative and functional ! Thanks for posting.

[the daydreamer]

I see you installed the most important thing Bottle opener!!!!! Great work looks nice!!

[inaforty]

Nice!
Awesome job!