avon 5.4 searider seat arrangement

[mcinfantry]

im picking up a 5.4 searider
it does not have the correct console, the jockey seat looks like a 2 man. neither item is attached in the boat.

anyway. i am thinking of putting in a 30" wide console with a small seat in front of that and maybe two bench seats. anyone have any pictures of any seating in a 5.4 that will hold 5 people?

i think i understand in rough seas standing is better, which i was thinking of having some type of leaning post/backrest that could be used in as either.... depending on seas.

anyone?

[MikeCC]

This thread shows a SeaRider with 4 single pods.

If you put the console forward a bit, you could make the back ones doubles. I'd use a narrower console and a single jockey for that layout, but it would give you 5 seats. Thinking about that arrangement for mine.

With a 30" wide console, you might want to think about how easily you can get up front if you need to.

I don't think there's room for a single jockey and two bench seats though (but then I didn't think there was room for side-by-side jockeys either!).

Good luck with the project - send pics when you're in progress.

[mcinfantry]

thanks for the reply.

what is the advantage of the side by side jockey over the bench? stability in rough seas for the rider?

[walruz]

My searider has it's original console which is a two man jockey. Indeed every searider I have been in (about 6) has been this style. Please check your anchourage points if switching to a different setup.

All the best they are fantastic boats.

Ian