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Old 25 May 2008, 17:33   #1
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Temporary seating

Hi
Anybody got any ideas about a tempory seat in front of console.
To paint the picture, imagine takeing grandparents out in rib , Granny ok on seat beside me, but I dont really want to let granda 'rough it' on the tube :-).

Thouhgt about waterproof bean bag like http://www.greatbeanbags.com/product_details.asp?d=7&c=44&p={291FC9EA-8F18-4F3F-A18F-34658F48FC3D}
or maybe a storage box with pile of cushons but it will jump all over the place.
Any other ideas?

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Old 25 May 2008, 17:53   #2
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Theres a company (who's name escapes me) that produces cool boxes, which can be used as seats on boats. They come with a fixing kit which allows you to secure the box to the deck of the boat. You can also get a cushion to go on the top. Looks like a very good idea for a small boat. From memory Valiant used to have them in their accessories brochure. I'm sure you could get one a lot cheaper on ebay or similar.
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Attach a couple of eyebolts to your console and put an ice chest in front secured by bungy cords. If you wish velcro a cushion to the lid of the ice chest.
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If you don't want them roughing it, remember the back of the boat will give a quieter ride than the front. Unless you need to keep an eye on them, why not put the seat behind you rather than in front?
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These look good. You'll have to find a method of fixing to secure them down tho.
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Old 26 May 2008, 15:05   #6
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Costco do some cracking big all white ice cooler/boxs ...same size as the igloo xtreme 100 from hightowers link for £75

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Yep I think the Ice box and shock cord ties with a nice paisly patterned cushion.


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Old 01 July 2008, 23:56   #8
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Hi
Anybody got any ideas about a tempory seat in front of console.
To paint the picture, imagine takeing grandparents out in rib , Granny ok on seat beside me, but I dont really want to let granda 'rough it' on the tube :-).

Thouhgt about waterproof bean bag like http://www.greatbeanbags.com/product_details.asp?d=7&c=44&p={291FC9EA-8F18-4F3F-A18F-34658F48FC3D}
or maybe a storage box with pile of cushons but it will jump all over the place.
Any other ideas?

Cheers
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Old 02 July 2008, 00:13   #9
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Or maybe drag him behind in a tube???
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Would something like this work?
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