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I like those, but all the ones I've seen are too wide. 17" is a hard limit for me, to fit between the controls wireway and the livewell hatch. 16" or 16.5" would be better, but anything more than 17" would overlap my livewell hatch.
I did see those and they do look good. I may go with them. I have an email out to them asking about the type of hinges and if the 17" width is a "hard" or "soft" measurement. Hoping to hear back today.
Thanks. Looking at those sites, it appears that their "premium" hinges use the same round-ear...
I'm having a problem finding decent seats. I have a 1988 Traveler TX-160 (welded aluminum, very similar to a Tracker). When I got the boat 6 years ago, it still had the original Traveler branded seats which were still holding up fine structurally, but the vinyl was faded and cracked. About three...