Looking For Helm Seat w/Folding Armrests

tcr_pnw

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

PaulNBriannaLynn · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject:

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.

tcr_pnw · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:26 pm Post subject:

Yeah, pretty put off by a lot of pricing I've seen too!

Need to check the footprint for mounting, but these look promising. Not folding but that doesn't concern me too much. I have the port seat that converts facing forward or aft. Thinking of modifying that to put a decent co-pilot chair in too. Maybe on a swivel base. I think the wife would enjoy that!

http://www.iboats.com/Lexington-Low-Back-Non-Reclining-Helm-Seat-with-Arms/dm/cart_id.004441393--session_id.649627601--view_id.923973

http://www.iboats.com/High-Back-Reclining-Helm-Seat-with-Arms-Tan-and-Navy-Lexington-Seats/dm/cart_id.004441393--session_id.649627601--view_id.924084

ssobol · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 5:47 pm Post subject:

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.

JamesTXSD · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject:

The van seat is in Bill Carli's boat (CD-25), Soulmate. Still for sale, along with his whale watch business, I do believe.

Two Bears · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:15 am Post subject:

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

ssobol · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:58 am Post subject:

Truck seats too.

curtgard · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:28 am Post subject: helm seat

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

SGIDave · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:32 pm Post subject:

Pandy Girl · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:24 pm Post subject: Seat

Check out the seat in my Modifications, I really like it Jim

Larry H · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:48 pm Post subject:

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/

hardee · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:54 am Post subject:

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 Laughing

Harvey
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