Seat fasteners?

[Tom Brown]

When a bench seat has a removable panel for storage, how do they keep it from opening when the boat is in rough water?
My back seat panel was originally held with velcro but I'd like something better.
I run a big chopper prop and when I take my foot out of the gas at high speeds, everything comes flying to the front of the boat... passengers, rear seat storage panel, and anything that isn't bolted down.
Any fastener ideas?

[NorCal Gameshow]

how about the latch from a rear seat of a car for trunk access?
make a pin that the rear of the seat slides in, then use the latch to hold the front down...

[phebus]

When a bench seat has a removable panel for storage, how do they keep it from opening when the boat is in rough water?
My back seat panel was originally held with velcro but I'd like something better.
I run a big chopper prop and when I take my foot out of the gas at high speeds, everything comes flying to the front of the boat... passengers, rear seat storage panel, and anything that isn't bolted down.
Any fastener ideas?
Yea, don't slow down so fast. :D Duh.....

[GHTRIM]

Try 3" galvanized (so they won't rust) wood patio screws.. Home Depot .08 each. This will give you the best resaults with minimal investment. If you need under the seat just keep a cordless drill on the boat. :D

[Beer-30]

Change props? :p

[phebus]

I got some stuff that is like velcro, but it is plasic, and has what looks like small pegs on it. I put some of it on the back of my stereo remote control, and the other half to the boat. When I went to take off the stereo remote, it ripped the back right off it. Good stuff!!

[Debbolas]

our cabin seats come off in rough water, they are velcro fastned, but Kachina is fixing that :cool: It's dangerous, because I have to crawl down into the cabin to fix the seats.... :frown: but velcro is great for easy access.... :cool:

[Tom Brown]

That's exactly the problem I have too, Deb. When I hit some chop, it pounds the seat a little loose while I'm frantically trying to get the speed under control and the passengers and bilge cover (center, rear seat back) come slamming into the front seats and/or dash.
I was thinking of trying speaker grill clips but I doubt they would stand up to that kind of service.

[Jbb]

Define ...high speeds......and not that Kilometer shit :p

[Debbolas]

That's exactly the problem I have too, Deb. When I hit some chop, it pounds the seat a little loose while I'm frantically trying to get the speed under control and the passengers and bilge cover (center, rear seat back) come slamming into the front seats and/or dash.
I was thinking of trying speaker grill clips but I doubt they would stand up to that kind of service.
:D Our seats just bounce out onto the floor, the only big danger is some of our food and towels could bounce out, but I'm usually down there before it gets that bad............Hope they fix that. When we picked the boat up, the velcro worked great!!! It was like REALLY difficult to get the seats off the frame.....no longer.....

[Havasu Hangin']

My old boat had so much velcro, it was actually too tough to get up.
Think quantity...not quality.
:cool:

[Tom Brown]

Define ...high speeds......and not that Kilometer shit :p
I'd say about 125 jet boat miles per hour.
Hey Brian... I've got your Royale with cheese right here....

[Debbolas]

My old boat had so much velcro, it was actually too tough to get up.
Think quantity...not quality.
:cool:
So..........I need more velcro?

[Jbb]

So..........I need more velcro?
Ok You heard it here first kids......The world would be a much better place......with more velcro....and more gravy! :D

[Havasu Hangin']

So..........I need more velcro?
In my non-expert opinion...yes.
DCB uses the really wide strips. I had to keep lifting weights (even after I got married :wink: ) just to get the damn seat up...
:D

[Tom Brown]

Think quantity...not quality.
Thanks, HH. :cool:

[Debbolas]

Ok You heard it here first kids......The world would be a much better place......with more velcro....and more gravy! :D
Duh?! :wink:
Originally Posted by Debbolas
So..........I need more velcro?
[/QUOTE]In my non-expert opinion...yes.[/QUOTE]
Okay, dokey!! :wink: