jockey seating with wingbacks

[beerbelly]

hi folks anyone have a pic and opinion of side by side seats with wingbacks on a smallish rib 5.5 as it doesn't look like i can get a decent pair of suspension seats for sensible money im thinking of wingbacks for mine but im a little concerned they will hinder getting past the seats when mooring ect

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

hi folks anyone have a pic and opinion of side by side seats with wingbacks on a smallish rib 5.5 as it doesn't look like i can get a decent pair of suspension seats for sensible money im thinking of wingbacks for mine but im a little concerned they will hinder getting past the seats when mooring ect

The room I have to play with

[Pikey Dave]

I can’t see it being a problem. I have side by side Ullmans on my 545 & they are wider than Ribcraft wingbacks & it’s not an issue. I suppose it depends on how big your Beerbelly is [emoji6]

[jeffstevens763@g]

Easy to get round them sat on the tube in any case wings much better IMO.

[Easedalenovice]

On my friends Gemini 6.5 which is a narrow boat he has wingbacks and they are very good but the big issue for me is you absolutely cannot move between them

[GuyC]

I've got restricted access and you just learn to sit on the tube / lean out / walk on the tube (depending on conditions and surefootedness) when you are going past the seat. Having a grab handle on the seat makes this easier. It does slow you down a bit but I've yet to be in a situation where it has caused an issue.

If you are of a fuller figure, make sure the wing backs don't simply push you forward rather than providing lateral support

[beerbelly]

thanks for your thoughts folks

[beerbelly]

well after a chance find on ebay im up early for a run up to renfrewshire to buy a pair of lightly used scotseats with wingbacks .fingers crossed

[whiskylee]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

well after a chance find on ebay im up early for a run up to renfrewshire to buy a pair of lightly used scotseats with wingbacks .fingers crossed

Well done, are they on your Rib [emoji6]

[69cmw]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

well after a chance find on ebay im up early for a run up to renfrewshire to buy a pair of lightly used scotseats with wingbacks .fingers crossed

Let’s see some pics beer [emoji106]

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

Let’s see some pics beer [emoji106]

Absolutely over the moon there like new

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

Let’s see some pics beer [emoji106]

Come with the pump for the shock and a load of stainless fittings .and new black seat covers if I want to change the colour

[whiskylee]

Superb [emoji106]

[FoxZulu]

We have the same ones on our RIB and they are really comfortable. Couldn't go back to normal non-suspension seats.

[69cmw]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

Absolutely over the moon there like new Attachment 144061

Beer

How you going to attach the base to the deck?

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

Beer

How you going to attach the base to the deck?

well the jockeys that are on now are screwed with stainless self tappers and sikaflex 291 and are solid i was just going to do the same .i have been down the boat yard today taking some measurements ect the only slight concern is the seat height .the jockeys fitted are at 28 inches and were a comfortable sit but the scotseats on the plinths and at the lowest setting are measuring nearly 31 inch .i know your supposed to be standing rather than sitting with the suspension seating it just feels like the seats will be really tall.

[69cmw]

Beer, mind you can get smaller bases/plinths for them.

[beerbelly]

Originally Posted by 69cmw

Beer, mind you can get smaller bases/plinths for them.

yes i rang them today and i spoke to a guy who said they did a lower plinth or i think thats what he said being a weegie and speaking fast i was having difficulties understanding him .im going to fit them without the sika and see what i think if im happy ill bond them if not ill look into lower bases

[Orwell boy]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

well the jockeys that are on now are screwed with stainless self tappers and sikaflex 291 and are solid i was just going to do the same .i have been down the boat yard today taking some measurements ect the only slight concern is the seat height .the jockeys fitted are at 28 inches and were a comfortable sit but the scotseats on the plinths and at the lowest setting are measuring nearly 31 inch .i know your supposed to be standing rather than sitting with the suspension seating it just feels like the seats will be really tall.

720mm to 770mm is the spec sheet for scot i think , thats adjustment between 28 1/2" to 30 1/3rd ,looks like they may be adjusted to their highest ?

[69cmw]

Originally Posted by Orwell boy

720mm to 770mm is the spec sheet for scot i think , thats adjustment between 28 1/2" to 30 1/3rd ,looks like they may be adjusted to their highest ?

Where did you get these sizes from?
I thought it was 560 - 610 with out bases?