Helm Seat

srbaum

srbaum

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I am planning to replace the OEM seat in my boat with something that is more comfortable and possibly has swing up armrest. On my 22, I had my canvas guy redo the foam with better quality material, with more density and better contour. On my 26, it has the same seat, but my canvas guy is no longer in business and the other quotes received may allow me to purchase a new seat.

The problem with my recent search of possible seats, is that the footprint of our boats seat is relatively small. I did search on this site and did not see any postings for seats, like I am looking for.

If you HAVE changed your seat, to something other than the simple OEM fold down, please take a moment and share your solution.
 
ssobol":3kqkqa58 said:
Somewhere here there is a posting about someone who replaced their helm seat with one from a minivan.
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That was Bill Carli's boat, Soulmate, a CD-25 (commuter interior). As I recall in talking with Bill, the seat came from a Toyota minivan. Bill sold his whale watch business in Friday Harbor, but I used to visit with him regularly when we were there. I would imagine the photos are still here, if you do a search.

I replaced the stock EOM seat with one from Bass Pro Shop - better back support and more cushion on the bottom.
 
I found a replacement tractor seat in a Farm Supply store. The back is a little taller than the original seat, which gives me better support. It folds down flat. I replaced my under sink door closest to the door with a sheet of quarter inch plywood. When at dock or anchor the plywood rests on top of the seat back which more than doubles the work space for the kitchen. The seat has arms rests that can be released. I've used it a few years and have taken both arms off for different reasons. I am a big person and on the left side I need to drop the arm to slide / swivel in and out. When the arm is dropped down in front of the refrigerator it blocks the door from being opened. After a while we just took it off. The right side was useful, but one time at speed something happened and I wanted the power off NOW and I grabbed for the throttle fast, hit the arm instead and it took a bit to get the power off. That spooked me enough that I've gotten by without the arm ever since.

In Two Bears photos check the "mods" album for picks of the seat installed. What the photos don't show is a layer of "foam" glued to the back of the seat which gives traction to the plywood work surface. There are also photos of the box which has dimensions and other info.

Chuck
 
Ray, who was the major innovator of the 25, Seaweed, which now own had a Temptress Elite high back seat installed. Unfortunately the next owner took it out--and put in a cheaper Temptress --which is OK..

Here is the good Temptress Elite high back:

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This does not fold down unfortunately...
 
I am thinking of replacing vs recovering my helm seat too, but with the throttle control for twins down beside the seat there is a very little "extra" space. I would be interested in the same info with the addition of what the over all width is, outside to outside on the seat cushion portion.

Harvey
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I replaced the seats in my CD 16. Even the stock seats were too big and hit the throttle when swiveled. Arm rests were out of the question. The seats actually have suspension beyond just the layer of foam. More back support. They also fold down, but doesn't serve any purpose in doing so. They are Attwood brand and were available in lots of color combinations, even green and red (port and starboard). More photos in my picture album.

Mark

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Bob, I have that same high back chair and I love it. The short arms make getting in and out easy and I don't miss not having moveable arm. Price was great too. Two years now and good as new.
 
Several years ago I replaced the original helm seat on my CC23 with one I found at Llebroc. It was narrow enough to fit well, could be ordered with Sunbrella to match my boat, and was extremely comfortable. It came with fold-up arms, but I decided I liked the seat better without them - the starboard side arm somewhat interfered with my twin engine controls. Despite some hassles with mounting hardware, I was very happy with the seat. I don't know if this model is still available. I remember having several phone conversations with Llebroc because their web information was confusing and incomplete, and I discovered this seat only after considerable effort.

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I never had a problem with the factory helm seat. My problem is lack of leg/foot room. Changing the seat will not help this.
 
Pacificcoast101":2k2msf4a said:
Here's my new seat. I moved it over to give the throttles room. The seat is a few inches higher than the stock seat. I have plenty of legroom at 6'3".

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Your Tomcat has a recess in the helm (footwell). My 22 is flat (vertically straight) all the way to the floor except for an area towards the top where the helm actually mounts.
 
I used a seat from a mobility scooter, there's a lot of styles out there, they fit the narrow 22 footer, and fold down. I found mine on a junked out scooter.
Roger
 
I used a seat from a mobility scooter, there's a lot of styles out there, they fit the narrow 22 footer, and fold down. I found mine on a junked out scooter.
Roger
 
ssobol….. I have the same issue. Leg room is at minimum on my 22. I usually sit at a slight angle and rest my feet on a cooler while cruising.
 
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