Summit Racing carries a house-brand like that appears to be virtually identical. They're light and flimsy.
The issue you're going to run into on any of these seats is that they're made for performance, not comfort- in a car. They fit tight so you don't move around. They have little padding. Even the good one's.
The buckets in something like a Gladiator have very thick padding- the bottoms are 8 or 10 inches thick.
Thread: Inexpensive(CHEAP) seats??
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03-10-2010 05:36 PM
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03-10-2010 05:45 PM
In a sit down boat, you are going to become rather intimate with the seats... It's not something you want to skimp on. You can skimp on seats, but after the firsts rough water ride as your heading for the chiropractors, they will be sitting on the curb and you will be spending money. The cheap seats your looking at were designed and built for a highschool kid to stick in his neon, you know the one, with the giant wing on the back and the obnoxious coffee can size tailpipe......
Or let me say this in simple english.......
Cheap seats are a pain in the azz.....Last edited by phragle; 03-10-2010 at 06:05 PM.
P-4077 "The Swamp" S.B.Y.C. and Michigan medboat mothership
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03-10-2010 05:52 PM
Rick, A good friend of mine had a Velocity and swapped the factory seats for something from Jegs or Summit. I'll find out and let you know.
Jim
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03-10-2010 05:53 PM
Does the seat come off the bucket/frame? If so you can always add some high or medium density foam to the bottom of the seat if you need it.
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03-10-2010 06:07 PM
After thinking a few minutes fueled by some beer I like the way your boat is layed out currently. The three man sit down bolsters work well.
I would add a bench seat with some room for passengers but have a "race hatch" handy for the hell runs. Look at the little Skaters.
Thanks again for the ride.
Jim
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03-10-2010 06:21 PM
these are expensive when new, but you can always find a used one on the side of the road. Duct tape can easily fix any tears. you could really kick back and relax while rafting up.
Parabellum FJ²B
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03-10-2010 06:33 PM
Are you sure you want to get buckets for the back too? I kind of like the idea of leaving the bench back there, but that is just me...
I'm just bouncing ideas around, but would it more cost effective to just have a bench seat in the back and then maybe have more $$ for the seats upfront?
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03-10-2010 07:11 PM
Talked to my friend with the Velocity. He used these frames and had an upholstery shop finish them out. He used 10 inches of foam in the seat.
http://kirkeyracing.com/index.php?li...=Series16#nogo
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03-10-2010 07:23 PM
I hate to say this but these kind of seats are an accident waiting to happen in a 24/7. If you are going to be seated in any boat (especially an open one) you need the key hole style like from PPI. You get a small boat like that loose and they will act more like a catapult then anything but they will probably throw somewhere within the cockpit. You chine walk or high side a boat hard and these are gonna come right out from underneath you. With the key hole style and the proper placement of a foot rest you can wedge yourself in pretty good. I doubt these could take that kinda pressure. Just some more food for thought
Throttles- Cleveland Construction/Traffic Light Racing 377 Talon cat
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03-10-2010 08:20 PM
I used these in 8 Boats they were from the Desert Racing trucks, the company was called Mastercraft a Chick in California owned it, They have a chrome-molly frame and a strap style suspension.
Slippery when wet. PODLESS TUNNEL www.cheetahcat.com ,Repairs, Modifications and Truing Cheap reliable speed.
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03-10-2010 09:00 PM
One other thing to add these type of seats only work if you can be belted in.
Throttles- Cleveland Construction/Traffic Light Racing 377 Talon cat
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03-10-2010 10:18 PMSlippery when wet. PODLESS TUNNEL www.cheetahcat.com ,Repairs, Modifications and Truing Cheap reliable speed.
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03-10-2010 11:03 PM
Usually you get what you pay for but for that price it's not a huge gamble.
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03-11-2010 10:45 AM
These are true suspension seats made for jeeps. They would give you more comfort.
Powder coated steel frameReinforced nylon with military grade suspension cordsIntegrated full body support5-Point harness capabilityFits up to a 36-38" waistMust order in pairs $179 each
http://www.4wd.com/jeep-parts.aspx?c...d=362&plID=112
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03-11-2010 12:17 PM
That shifter placement is interesting.
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