| Unless you happen to own a boat, you may not | | | | designed for mere comfort. Foldaway boat seats |
| realize how many different kinds of boat seats | | | | are popular with captain's who don't have an |
| are available to boat owners. Boat seats are | | | | excess of boat decking, and can be stowed |
| important, not only for the comfort of your | | | | below decks when not in use. |
| passengers, but also because it would be | | | | Boat seats are necessary accessories for any |
| dangerous for passengers to remain standing | | | | boat. When shopping for boat seats, make sure |
| while navigating rough waters, or even most | | | | that the materials used to construct the seats |
| harbor and coastline waters. | | | | are durable and long lasting, and if possible, ask for |
| Boat seats are called by a variety of names, and | | | | marine grade vinyl. The stitching used in boat |
| can be known as fighting or fishing chairs, | | | | seats is as important as the fabrics used to |
| Captain's boat seats, drop away seats and bucket | | | | create them, as salt water, rain and sun damages |
| boat seats. Some seats come in bench designs | | | | many threads and will increase wear and thinning. |
| and others are collapsible. A leaning post is also | | | | If possible, ask for Gortex thread to be used |
| considered a boat seat, and offers standing | | | | when assembling your boat seats and cushions. |
| passengers something to hang on to when | | | | Seats and cushions can also be designed with |
| needed. | | | | medium, firm or extra firm padding foam, so you |
| Boat seats can also be custom designed and | | | | may even want to use a variety on your boat, |
| manufactured, so it's really up to the boat owner | | | | especially if you normally have passengers on |
| to decide on fabric, colors and styles. Of course, | | | | board. |
| fabrics that will stand up to harsh sunlight and | | | | If wood is going to be used in the construction of |
| salty water are a must, and your local boat parts | | | | your boat seats, and show, make sure it's |
| manufacturer or supplier will be able to determine | | | | pressure treated. Likewise, ensure that steel bolts |
| which fabrics are suitable for your boat seats and | | | | or staples used in the construction of your boat |
| which are not. | | | | seats are stainless steel to prevent rust and |
| Some boat seats are entirely upholstered while | | | | unsightly rusting streaks. |
| others come in a combination of wood and steel, | | | | Boat seats are accessories that insure not only |
| or steel and cushions, and some are hard while | | | | the comfort of your passengers, but also serve |
| others are soft. Boat seats can come with or | | | | to add a bit of personality to your boat. Not to be |
| without armrests, and some are padded, others | | | | overlooked or ignored, boat seats can be both |
| not. Hundreds of designs are available through | | | | functional and decorative, and when looking for |
| most Internet boat suppliers and catalogs. | | | | seating arrangements for your passengers, check |
| Some boat seats are specially designed for | | | | out the wide variety of cushions and boat seats |
| deep-sea fishing seating, while other types are | | | | available at your local boating supply store. |