New seating arrangement

[jwatson]

So I've been looking for ways of sitting lower in the boat and ways of taking the strain off the mounts on the tubes where the bench seats sit.
What do you think? Just sat in place at present. Think I will hinge them at the front to give a bit more deck space when stopped. The seats themselves fold too. Should give good weight distribution & still have room for tackle boxes etc.

[Bigtalljv]

Beanbags! seriously. light, comfortable, flexible. I have a couple in my bigger rib for passengers. We can throw them up on the t-top when we get to the dive site. Everybody who has used them loves them, one buddy even bought his own for when he goes out on other friends boats.

They make "marine" beanbags in the USA with tough water proof fabric. They come in different sizes and shapes although they are geared towards the center console offshore fishing people. E-searider Beanbags and Marine Seating

[philpot]

I love the beanbag idea, they look so comfortable---------------brilliant.

Phil

[kaman]

Phwoar flipping heck!
I'll have me a set of them bean bags for going fishing - if the blonde bikini clad babe's are included!
If not, suppose I could take the Mrs out instead.
She too could pout and look sultry and brave the British summer whilst clad in her swimwear .
I'm sure she won't mind getting covered in mackerel poo and fish guts eithers ahahahaha !!!

[Adam and Hayley]

2 YouTube links:

http://youtu.be/GyPpTerIo6Y

http://youtu.be/F-cViJUnwQM

They look good!

[Poly]

Originally Posted by jwatson

...looking for ways of sitting lower in the boat...

mmm - interestingly most people with low slung searider seats are looking for ways to raise them up. Does sitting so low mean you have no way to cushion the bumps with your legs?

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by kaman

Phwoar flipping heck!
I'll have me a set of them bean bags for going fishing - if the blonde bikini clad babe's are included!

As a millionaire motor factor business owner around these parts says 'Tits sell bits'. He uses mainly female delivery drivers.

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Poly

mmm - interestingly most people with low slung searider seats are looking for ways to raise them up. Does sitting so low mean you have no way to cushion the bumps with your legs?

There's a knack to riding an original SR double in sea. Kinda left knee forward, right back and sticking out sideways a bit. Once mastered, they work well IMHO. Being low is good as the tubes are low also.

[kaman]

Originally Posted by Adam and Hayley

2 YouTube links:

http://youtu.be/GyPpTerIo6Y

http://youtu.be/F-cViJUnwQM

They look good!

Originally Posted by Mollers

As a millionaire motor factor business owner around these parts says 'Tits sell bits'. He uses mainly female delivery drivers.

I'm sold!
Doubt I have room on my Sib for a couple of bean bags of that magnitude tho.
With a name of E-SEARIDER also I'm sure there is underlying links to th to the sex trade!
Any how's looks a decent product if you have a large wallet and a 30 ft plus rig to accommodate them...... by that I mean the bean bags!

[jwatson]

Originally Posted by Poly

mmm - interestingly most people with low slung searider seats are looking for ways to raise them up. Does sitting so low mean you have no way to cushion the bumps with your legs?

Yes I suppose it does but no different to the bench seat I had before. Much comfier though! Always felt as though I was sitting on the boat rather than in it. I realise this is a characteristic of sibs but I think this should work well & it's something a bit different!


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[Chopperbill]

Got this frame. You could use different lenght pedestals, I use 7". You can set it anywhere in boat. Guess you could use two if you want. Wife prefers to sit on the floor.

[jwatson]

An update on this, I've decided that the boat seats are too permanent and have ordered some outdoor beanbag cushions to sit on!! 60x60x20 cm. will also double up as a sun lounger!!! The forum wins again!!

[jwatson]

Ended up being a dog bed!
Works a treat!!

[MrHeadsocket]

Originally Posted by jwatson

Ended up being a dog bed! Attachment 103940Attachment 103941
Works a treat!!

I'm thinking of bean bags for my SIB, the tubes are not comfy! And neither is sitting on spare bouyancy aids... just wondering, I noticed you have a wheel and controls for your engine, where did you get them or did you make them? I've been looking at some for a while but are very costly!

[kaman]

I use airflow fishing cushions yo sit on whilst fishing in my Sib.
I have one on top of my fishing box and one on my now box.
They are very comfortable to sit on.
Nothing worse than having a sore hind end from sitting on a rock hard tube or seat.
I got a local upholstery company to make me a similar cover for the bench seat as well.
60 quid all in for the 3 cushions.
Money well spent.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...385003&alt=web

[jwatson]

Originally Posted by MrHeadsocket

I'm thinking of bean bags for my SIB, the tubes are not comfy! And neither is sitting on spare bouyancy aids... just wondering, I noticed you have a wheel and controls for your engine, where did you get them or did you make them? I've been looking at some for a while but are very costly!

The set up came with the boat when I got it but yes they are expensive. More commonly from America too. That dog bed was £30, water resistant. Made by woofff I think. I far prefer sitting in the boat rather than on