Replacement Boat Seating
One of the many things overlooked for replacement on fishing boats is the seating. There are several reasons why replacement may be desirable. Corrosion, functionality, damaged upholstery or cosmetics all can play into a decision to replace your boat seats. Another reason is if the purpose of the boat changes.
For example, if a dual console boat that has been used primarily for water sports is going to be used as a fishing boat, changing the seating can make a big difference in enhancing the layout to be more suitable. Standard Back-to-Back seating that may be original equipment on this boat is comfortable, but takes up a lot of space. For fishing, storage space and an uncluttered cockpit are desirable features.
There are many options available to optimize your boat seating. Small aluminum boats, like Jon boats, typically are sold with just the built-in bench seats. These can be very uncomfortable on long fishing trips. The solution to this problem is to select a Folding Style Boat Seat to be installed on top of the metal bench seat. This seat is padded and comes complete with a swivel to make for a more comfortable boating experience.
On larger fiberglass boats, like the Center Console, a pair of pedestal mounted Captains Seats will certainly improve the layout of the cockpit for fishing. Another alternative is to add a Swing-back Cooler Seat. This style uses a molded marine cooler as the base of the seat with padding on top. A padded swivel backrest is added which allows the operator to be facing either toward the bow or astern. Obviously, the cooler can be used as dry storage, a fishbox, livewell or for keeping sandwiches and drinks cold without taking up additional space.
To keep your newly installed boat seats in top-notch condition, consider using a seat cover. This will protect the upholstery from the damaging rays of the sun.
There are many seating options available to improve the seating layout of your fishing boat. Eastern Marine Outlet carries Springfield Captains chairs, Moeller Swing-back Cooler Seats and Action Products Folding Boat Seats and accessories. Check out our entire selection at EasternMarineOutlet – Boat Seating
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