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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:02 am Post subject: Higher-end Boat Chairs |
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Searched the archives and have seen many choices for cock-pit seating
Personally have had six of the Wise type aluminum folding chairs over the years but they just don't store easily on such a small boat as the 22 cruiser
When I bought the boat I was thinking more along the lines of using beanbag chairs that could be stored on top of the cabin
But the bean bags are too much like sitting on the floor and I need a place to tie my shoes in the morning and sit up a bit more normally
Forma Marine Chairs
Any of y'all have any experience with these?
Kind'a like that director's chair but the others I'd think would be more stable
Oh, and BTW, I'm not little; six foot and 230 lbs and want something that won't collapse or feel tippy.
Not worried about the sliding factor, always had to put true rubber feet on my chairs from the local medical supply. _________________ Weeki Wachee
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
Photos: WeekiTiki
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:21 am Post subject: |
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Honestly, this one looks pretty good
Has magnesium allow frame
But you know the joinery will rust like crazy
Strongback $159
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JMacLeod
Joined: 26 Jun 2018 Posts: 173 City/Region: Stuart
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C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:43 am Post subject: |
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Been researching the same.
Started with folding camp and beach chairs, but had a bad sliding incident.
Bought a couple of West Marine beanbags on sale afterward, but found the same issue as you.
I'm slowly "recycling" styro packaging trying to build up the stuffing, but I doubt it will make much difference.
After reading through the boating forums last week, decided the next try is going to be the Garelick deck chair.
Good reviews, but like you said, hard to store on a small boat.
Following along to see if there are better experiences. |
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Sea Teak $195
Really tempted to just order one of those director type chairs
Wife can use her bean bag |
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
Photos: WeekiTiki
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:25 am Post subject: |
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JMacLeod wrote: | Been researching the same.
Following along to see if there are better experiences. |
Sent e-mail to Forma in France
Asked them what chair they recommend for heavy loads
Have ordered 3/4" Bedrug material for deck so sliding won't be an issue |
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
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C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Sent e-mail to Strongback
Asked how bad do the fasteners rust?
And just exactly what does the three year warranty cover? |
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3598 City/Region: Valley Centre
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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We use folding camping chairs like these. 2 fit in a 25 cockpit and they're cheap enough to replace every few years. they fold up into a small tube shape, whereas the others fold into a bulky rectangle. they can be stored under the table.
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3396 City/Region: SW Michigan
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
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C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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I've looked at those from West Marine
Did they fix whatever it was that they were recalled for?
And the recall is why they were on sale
Those would be fine too and WM is right down the road |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3396 City/Region: SW Michigan
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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WeekiTiki wrote: | I've looked at those from West Marine
Did they fix whatever it was that they were recalled for?
And the recall is why they were on sale
Those would be fine too and WM is right down the road |
There was an issue with some of the bolts holding the chairs together. My WM chairs came apart pretty much first time I tried them. I seem to recall that they used bolts that were too short and had cap nuts on them which easily came off. For a couple of $ I replaced the problem bolts with longer ones and fiber lock nuts. No problems after that. If you can get them at 1/2 price, I think that they are a great deal. Better than any chairs we used up to that point. |
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
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C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:39 am Post subject: |
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ssobol wrote: | WeekiTiki wrote: | I've looked at those from West Marine
Did they fix whatever it was that they were recalled for?
And the recall is why they were on sale
Those would be fine too and WM is right down the road |
There was an issue with some of the bolts holding the chairs together. My WM chairs came apart pretty much first time I tried them. I seem to recall that they used bolts that were too short and had cap nuts on them which easily came off. For a couple of $ I replaced the problem bolts with longer ones and fiber lock nuts. No problems after that. If you can get them at 1/2 price, I think that they are a great deal. Better than any chairs we used up to that point. |
That's good news, looked at them in the store a while back; thanks for posting. |
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centerisland
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:52 am Post subject: |
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I've had a couple of those WM chairs for two years now - no issues, rather comfortable, very light and easy to stow. I removed the backpack straps. _________________ 36' Little Harbor Whisperjet - Lulu
44' Custom F/C Trawler - Refugio - SOLD
CD22 - Curlew (ex-SeaDNA) - SOLD by Les! |
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chucko
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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I agree on the WM chair having the bolts fall out. Every few weeks I'd see see new bolt or nut lying on floor,and just keep replacing them with proper locking nuts as they fall out. Buy ONSALE _________________ What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.
I say that every time I wax the boat.
1997 22 cruiser, sold may 2023
1998 17 Aquasport Osprey cc sold sold 2012
1977 16 Mako cc sold 1999 |
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chucko
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like west has sale thru 3-29-20 |
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chucko
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like west has sale thru 3-29-20 |
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