Boat Seats DIY

.Ger

Ok guys i looking to add some seats into my boat its a 17 ft shetland and well it will only be used as a fishing boat.

I was thinking of adding an old Office chair nailed to a wooden box.

Even if i could Mold my own from fiberglass . wouldn't know where to start any ideas of where to get a molding kit or how to make a good seat

geminidawn

What kind of end result are you hoping to have, swivel or stationary fishing chair?
I have a plain fibreglass mould for marine seating but if you're looking to go down the swivel road you're better off buying them off the shelf from a marine supplies.
Anything without a marine grade will soon deteriorate and may soon become a hazzard.

county5

How did you get on with your seats? My boats very like a Shetland I think seat prices are crazy I'm thinking of getting 2 tractor lawnmower seats 40€ new get the swivels on eBay maybe. I'm not too worried bout corrosion cus Itl only be used freshwater and boat is kept indoors when not used

martin46585

Hi there, I made a couple of seats for lake boats out of plastic moulded chairs, the type you would find in exam halls and such, coupled to a swivel base,
worked out well, both waterproof and only cost approx 10/15 euros including the base, which I sourced from a company making bar stools,

county5

Thanks for the reply & info it might be the way to go mightn't be the prettiest but I guess beggars can't be choosers!

Daibheid

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/S79877709/

bpmdj

What about something like this?

http://www.marineparts.ie/seating-and-covers/seats/goldenship-storage-locker-seat.html

It could give some welcome storage