Seat hieghts

[Noose]

How high is safe for seat hieght?
Top of seat flush with top of hull?
Or can I go higher?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Seat hieghts

what are you doing. are people going to be riding on them, when the boat is in motion.

 

[oops!]

Re: Seat hieghts

hi welcome to i boats........best boat site on the net. !

thats a really good question.....

depends on a lot of factors

i dont think the seat back height has anything to do with it.....

the concern would be comfort vs safety......

speed of the boat would also be a factor.....(the faster the lower)

you might want to try an adjustable pedistal seat....

in my sea ray i had b2b loungers...i built a 4 inch high base for them....(i had lots of freeboard)

i personally like to put my arm on the top of the gunwhale when boating...so that means the seat height is relitive to the amount of freeboard...

you cant go too high...or the possibility of the driver being ejected out of the boat becomes very real.......

so i think.....all in all....keeping safety in mind....it would be personal preference

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Seat hieghts

I'm playing with seat height in my Texas Maid runabout restoration. Initial set up is with seat cushion about 7 inches from the deck. Too low, makes it hard to get up and back into the seat. After I get a power problem worked out with one of the outboards, I plan to raise the seats so I have about 7 inches from the deck to the bottom of the seat swivels. As stated by others, it's a matter of personal preference and comfort...visit a marina and check out seats in other boats...mimic what you like in your boat.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Seat hieghts

us senior guys prefer higher seats. the average chair, is 17-18 inches. it hard to get that high in a boat, for riding. most back to back bases are 6,8,10 inches, then the cushion.

 

[AZMinyard]

Re: Seat hieghts

. . .its hard to get that high in a boat . . .

You haven't been to the lakes in Arizona . . .

Good advice from everyone. A couple other points to consider:
- Check local regulations. You may find restrictions on the height while underway.
- If you decide on the seat and removable riser, read the manuals. You will find that many do not recommend riding on the seat with the riser in place.

Have fun and safe boating!