Seat frames

[Wetracer]

Does anyone know where to get info on building different kinds of seat frames?? I need to build some for my upholsterer to do my boat. I searched this section and could not find anything. Mike

[ONAROLL]

Does anyone know where to get info on building different kinds of seat frames?? I need to build some for my upholsterer to do my boat. I searched this section and could not find anything. Mike
Mike, its pretty basic carpentry with wood frames, just remember a good upholstery guy can cover the ugly capenter guys mistakes, have you looked into fiberglass shells?..........Vic

[Hemicbx]

Onaroll's right. Basic woodworking - and I'm not woodworker.
I ripped my original's apart
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1341Boat_Seats_0046-med.JPG
then used the wood as a basic pattern making changes and improvements where I thought they needed it. I re-used the fiberglass bucket backs and built this:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/1341DSC00171-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/1341DSC00172-med.JPG
I took the whole shootin' match to the upholstery guy (old vinyl & foam) and he kicked out a nice new set.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/1341kachina_0089-med.JPG
396 is in the process of getting a set covered right now, not sure if he built new frames or not. I glued & screwed everything then reinforced the corners with glass fabric and covered the whole thing with resin. Considering the original's were just wood with big staples and the lasted 18 yrs, I figure any kind of a decent job will work wonders.
Hemicbx

[Wetracer]

I just ripped the old stuff out of my daycruiser and it does look pretty basic. I think I will be able to build the new ones. Thanks guys for the advice and pics. If anyone else has any pics please post them.

[JAY4SPEED]

I glued & screwed everything then reinforced the corners with glass fabric and covered the whole thing with resin.
Hemicbx
I've got a related question: If you cover the frames with resin before its upholstered, wouldn't it be hard to get the staples in for the vinyl covers? I've always wondered that.
Jay

[IMPATIENT 1]

I've got a related question: If you cover the frames with resin before its upholstered, wouldn't it be hard to get the staples in for the vinyl covers? I've always wondered that.
Jay
A GOOD INTERIOR SHOP WILL USE STAINLESS STAPLES, MY GUY SAID HE LIKED EM RESINED BECAUSE HIS STAPLES DON'T BACK OUT THAT WAY AND THEY STAY TIGHT, THE FABRIC DOESN'T PULL AWAY AND START CRACKING OR SPLITING.

[wright27]

I know how you feel. I got a quote of $600 bucks to just do the wood work. I bought all the material and did it on my own for $120 dollars. I was woried about my design and all the same stuff as you. I gave it to my upolstery guy and when I got it back it looked better than I thought it would.

[jetboat]

Does anyone know where to get info on building different kinds of seat frames?? I need to build some for my upholsterer to do my boat. I searched this section and could not find anything. Mike
know what your going thru,the time and cost was xxxxx much.found a web suite that carries bucket seats by b/m /wise in different colors for $142.00 this encludes 135.00 seats and $7.00 shipping. so i bought 4 and was done in one afternoon.

[Wetracer]

Do you by chance have the web address?? Mike

[DelawareDave]

Look Here (http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=13178555&bct=t249085%3Bc291073%3Bc343666)
They do carry them solid white as well for the same price.

[Danhercules]

Victorfb made some killer seats. He has back issues so he make suspention seats. He made em out of aluminum tubing and then some sort of webbing so there is a bit of movment when ya hit waves.

[jetboat]

Do you by chance have the web address?? Mike
sorry bout that,the e-mail is boaters world,com the number is 1-877-690-0004.

[jetboat]

Look Here (http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=13178555&bct=t249085%3Bc291073%3Bc343666)
They do carry them solid white as well for the same price.
no,sorry,solid white goes for $219.00,but after checking with shops in dallas,after you make the frame,glass or resin over then to the upholstery shop,plus all the time,to me buy vs make was correct for not me,but THE WIFE BOSS!

[DelawareDave]

no,sorry,solid white goes for $219.00,but after checking with shops in dallas,after you make the frame,glass or resin over then to the upholstery shop,plus all the time,to me buy vs make was correct for not me,but THE WIFE BOSS!
Solid white for 219 is a different model seat. They list 6 different colors (4 combo, 2 plain- white, grey) on a different (boatUS) web site showing both models. Also look in the "e catalog" link on the page where the seats are (boaters world). It shows all 6. I have the direct sales line # for B&M that I got from the store manager at my local Boater's World, that they use to order from. He will get me whatever I want from whoever they buy from, even if they don't normally stock it, as long as I have the PN/model #. White is 220W-6.
Seats (http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/20002/-1/20002/73261/20002/651/37/18)

[jetboat]

Solid white for 219 is a different model seat. They list 6 different colors (4 combo, 2 plain- white, grey) on a different (boatUS) web site showing both models. Also look in the "e catalog" link on the page where the seats are (boaters world). It shows all 6. I have the direct sales line # for B&M that I got from the store manager at my local Boater's World, that they use to order from. He will get me whatever I want from whoever they buy from, even if they don't normally stock it, as long as I have the PN/model #. White is 220W-6.
Seats (http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/20002/-1/20002/73261/20002/651/37/18)
that sounds great,to bad there is no boaters world ouy here.

[DelawareDave]

I guess I'm lucky. We have Boater's World, Boat US, West Marine, and Eastern Marine, all within a 20 mile radius. Franklin Trailer is "over" in Jersey, a little farther, but a friend of mine owns a spring shop, and gets me stuff from them at cost, so that helps, too.

[jetboat]

I guess I'm lucky. We have Boater's World, Boat US, West Marine, and Eastern Marine, all within a 20 mile radius. Franklin Trailer is "over" in Jersey, a little farther, but a friend of mine owns a spring shop, and gets me stuff from them at cost, so that helps, too.
sound like your buying thwm.i uesd 7'' pedistal that aligns with the 4 bolt holes,a couple had to be drilled out a little more,but works just fine.glad to have helped.

[gregr1971]

there are some seats on ebay now, i like the fiberglass buckets myself from canyon marine(i think)

[jetboat]

there are some seats on ebay now, i like the fiberglass buckets myself from canyon marine(i think)
i think your rump would feel a lot better on rubber vs vinyl,but thats only my opinion.

[BigBlockBaja]

Look Here (http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=13178555&bct=t249085%3Bc291073%3Bc343666)
They do carry them solid white as well for the same price.
I got those style seats in my ride and they ups them to ya. Got mine from West Marine. Very comfy too...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/1636100_0386.JPG

[DelawareDave]

sound like your buying thwm.i uesd 7'' pedistal that aligns with the 4 bolt holes,a couple had to be drilled out a little more,but works just fine.glad to have helped.
I did research them, after seeing the seats in LynnsJet's boat. I also talked to the manager at Boater's World, as it is pretty close to my house. I am looking at some fiberglass seats as well. I also have an original set of seats from my SleekCraft, but they would also need new plywood frames to be fabbed up, and some upholstery repair.

[jetboat]

I did research them, after seeing the seats in LynnsJet's boat. I also talked to the manager at Boater's World, as it is pretty close to my house. I am looking at some fiberglass seats as well. I also have an original set of seats from my SleekCraft, but they would also need new plywood frames to be fabbed up, and some upholstery repair.
thats what i have but with a burgandy accent.