Rear bench seat ideas…

[Velo]

Hey alll… looking for ideas pics etc.. love to know what you have done for a stern/rear bench seat… photos or links or plans would be ideal…. Did someone learn something good or bad along the way they want to share… ? Thanks so much

[jkidd]

Big ice chest.

[C-Green]

My take. Lots of added storage, seating bench and sleeping bench if a pad is added; limited foot space. Boxes are a perfect fit - lockable Cosco (not Costco) boxes. Can't find the boxes on the web but I will check model number next time I'm at the boat if you want it; just let me know. Plywood cover needed as plastic tops are weak.
Link is http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=C-Green&id=Cockpit_Seat_Storage&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

Jay

[kcohen4]

Bought it on Overstock.com and bought a cushion
Look at my photo album
I thought a large cooler would end up being too heavy. I generally used a smaller cooler that would fit under the bench

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=Annie-M&id=bench_2&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

[Velo]

Did you attach to hull or is it just floating … looks great

[Velo]

[C-Green]

Floating but somewhat jammed between the two inwales. In some rough seas on Lake Superior the boxes would slide some but slid much more when trailering and having to do a sudden stop.

Jay

[kcohen4]

Not sure if you were asking me. Just floating however. The bench came in a variety of widths. I think I bought the 55" X 15" Fit with just a very little room on each side.
I liked that is was only 15" wide as the space is limited. The bench was heavy enough that I never had it move even in rough seas. That may have been helped by the fact that I had SeaDek on the floor so would not slide so easily.

Made a big difference in how I used the boat. From being a 2 person boat to a comfortable 4 person boat.
Also made getting into and out of the boat much easier as you can step on the bench from the dock then to the floor.