Looking For Helm Seat w/Folding Armrests

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C Dory Year
2006
C Dory Model
23 Venture
Vessel Name
Sea Star
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
 
Hey Troy!

Have you looked at the seats listed from Defender?

http://search.defender.com/?expression= ... 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.
 
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.
 
The van seat is in Bill Carli's boat (CD-25), Soulmate. Still for sale, along with his whale watch business, I do believe.
 
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
 
Truck seats too.
 
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
 
Two Bears":24qu6mp3 said:
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
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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
 
Check out the seat in my Modifications, I really like it Jim
 
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 :lol:

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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