refurbing old tahti

[irmo1720]

need help finding replacement seats for a 1970 16' tahiti power boat

 

[Boomyal]

Re: refurbing old tahti

Just a click away irmo. <br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...gory=t&*******=454118093&search_type=category <br /><br />This is pretty representative of what is available in premade seats. If you don't find what you like here, chances are that you'll have to go to your local upholsterer to have something custom made.

 

[vampirefish]

Re: refurbing old tahti

irmo1720,<br />I own a 1967 16' Tahiti (runabout) and am making a new seat for it. I'm not sure what type of seat you have, but mine was a bench seat (rotten and severely neglected). At first I thought I'd put in bucket seats but then realized that as small as the boat is...that I'd benefit more from the bench (more people could fit in it). I'm using the old seat as a template. Do you have an outboard or inboard engine? <br /><br />I always like to see more Tahiti owners out there. I'm hoping to have mine in the water this weekend! You can see some project pix of mine below. I plan to put new carpet in and start to build the seat today. Then I'll put my new lower unit on it and be ready to go!

 

[boatman1100]

Re: refurbing old tahti

Hey guys i have an old Tahiti boat too.(which i am currently restoring) Yes i agree bucket seats just dont benefit anything because the boat is so small. What size engines does your boats have mine has a merc 1250 125hp just wondering if it is a big motor for my 16' boat thanks<br />boatman1100

 

[vampirefish]

Re: refurbing old tahti

Wow - 125hp sounds great! Mine is a 95hp and it's a screamer! It's FAST. HAVE FUN!! Here's some info on my project (almost done)!<br /><br />1966 Merc 950 O/B, 95hp, Inline 6<br />1967 Tahiti 16'<br /> http://www.vampirefish.com/tahiti.html