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Removing seat from lake boat

  • 04-05-2021 10:01am
    #1
    NWBertie
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭


    Hi all, I'm thinking of removing one of the bench seats from my 19ft Sheelin, removing the seat is easy enough, just wondering if anyone has done it and whether it has an impact on overall strength of the boat with one bench seat removed??


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  • #2
    twin_beacon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭twin_beacon


    It shouldn't be an issue, a mate of mine bought a new Meagher lake boat before with one less seat. To put your mind at ease, ring the guy that makes the Sheelin boats.


  • #3
    NWBertie
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭NWBertie


    twin_beacon wrote: »
    It shouldn't be an issue, a mate of mine bought a new Meagher lake boat before with one less seat. To put your mind at ease, ring the guy that makes the Sheelin boats.

    A lot of the traditional lake boats come with a seat less nowadays but sometimes the boat builder puts in extra fiberglass either like a rib or tank to add strength. I think you're right in thinking it'll be ok as there's still another 2 bench seats


  • #4
    twin_beacon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭twin_beacon


    NWBertie wrote: »
    A lot of the traditional lake boats coke with a seat less nowadays but sometimes the boat builder puts in extra fiberglass either like a rib or tank to add strength. I think you're right in thinking it'll be ok as there's still another 2 bench seats

    Exactly, as long as the remaining bench seats are in place, it should be fine.


  • #5
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,157 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Make sure the remaining knees, seats and the gunwale are in good condition and you should be ok.


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