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tcr_pnw
Joined: 05 Jan 2013 Posts: 200 City/Region: Puget Sound
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea Star
Photos: Sea Star
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:28 pm Post subject: Looking For Helm Seat w/Folding Armrests |
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I've seen photos of them in boats but cannot locate much for purchase. Looking for a comfy helm seat to fit the Venture but looking for armrests that will fold out of the way.
Ideas?
Thanks!
Troy |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012 Posts: 757 City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
Photos: Lorelei
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Troy!
Have you looked at the seats listed from Defender?
http://search.defender.com/?expression=seats&s=1&Trigger=ac
I'm really partial to those Todd seats, although the price is kindof shocking. Ill be curious what you end up with and look forward to checking it out.
My helm seat has become quite the bun bruiser so have been thinking of an upgrade as well. |
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tcr_pnw
Joined: 05 Jan 2013 Posts: 200 City/Region: Puget Sound
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea Star
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3374 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Can't remember who, but someone here put in a nice van seat for the helm. Since there is not a seat mount in the C-Dory you have to match (mine was a piece of wood with 4 screws in it, you should be able to easily put in just about anything you want. You might check auto junk (sorry, dismantling) yards for late model seats. Probably a lot cheaper than "boat" seats.
Auto seats may not be as weather proof as a proper boat seat, but with the C-Dory the seats are pretty well sheltered from the weather. |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7445 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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The van seat is in Bill Carli's boat (CD-25), Soulmate. Still for sale, along with his whale watch business, I do believe. |
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Two Bears
Joined: 07 Nov 2009 Posts: 296 City/Region: Orofino
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Two Bears
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:15 am Post subject: |
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You might consider Tractor seats. I did a goggle and there are tons out there. Lot more demand for tractor seats than boat seats so the prices are lower.
Chuck _________________ Chuck & Penny Raddon
Orofino, Idaho |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3374 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:58 am Post subject: |
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Truck seats too. |
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curtgard
Joined: 26 Apr 2015 Posts: 2 City/Region: central Iowa
State or Province: IA
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:28 am Post subject: helm seat |
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I am building a 32' Glen-l design "True Grit" and ordered two helm seats from Veada Industries www.veada.com They make the seats in many colors and the arms fold up and the back reclines. Very nice seats and comfortable.
Curt Gard |
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SGIDave
Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 228 City/Region: St. George Island
State or Province: FL
Vessel Name: Seadation - SOLD 09/2013
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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Two Bears wrote: | You might consider Tractor seats. I did a goggle and there are tons out there. Lot more demand for tractor seats than boat seats so the prices are lower.
Chuck |
Hello Troy,
I second Chuck's suggestion for tractor seats. I bought one from Tractor Supply, for my former boat, a Cape Cruiser 23. It was very comfortable with folding armrests and adjustable recline back rest. The nice thing was I could measure the width (critical dimension for my boat) right in the store, take it home and test fit, and, if necessary, take it right back to the store for refund if it wasn't suitable.
Good luck,
dave |
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Pandy Girl
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 362 City/Region: Westfield, NC
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pandy Girl
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Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:24 pm Post subject: Seat |
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Check out the seat in my Modifications, I really like it Jim _________________ Pandy Girl |
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Larry H
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2041 City/Region: Tulalip,
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1991
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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Here is a link to a seat manuf. I visit them at the boat show to rest in their seats. They have seats with folding arm rests.
http://bentleysmfg.com/products/marine-seating/mariner-seats/ _________________ Larry H
A C-Brat since Nov 1, 2003
Ranger Tug 27 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2017 - 2022
Puget Trawler 37 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2006-2017
1991 22' Cruiser, 'Nancy H'--1991-2006 |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:54 am Post subject: |
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Bently makes beautiful seats. They are the supplier for the Ocean Sport. That is what my C-Dory wants to grow up to be - - - if - - - I add enough water
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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