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SSILVER posted 04-16-2003 10:00 PM ET (US)
I bought a 81 Newport, the prev owner installed Walmart style blue fishing seats in the front. My wife and I picked up some marine grade vinyl today she is going to recover the RPS. I would like to make stock looking front seats and am not sure what they look like. Anyone have any pics of what they should look like. Also would like to hear how other Newport owners installed rod holders. Feel free to post or email any pics you may have. Thanks Sean@capital.net
DaveS posted 04-17-2003 09:51 AM ET (US)
You can get a better look at Newports by going to the Cetecea section of the sit. There are several nice pics there, one of which is: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage03.html
Good luck with the boat, I'm sure you will get many years of enjoyment out of it.
DaveS
DaveS posted 04-17-2003 09:55 AM ET (US)
I just remembered there was a page dedicated to a Newport:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage66.html
Really nice setup and good pics to go along with it.
Hope this helps.
DaveS
Bigshot posted 04-17-2003 10:54 AM ET (US)
I have a different setup that I believe is better than the buckets, I will shoot you a pic.
jstachowiak posted 04-17-2003 11:50 AM ET (US)
Another idea: http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jstachow/Homepa/Homepa6/stack6.htm
My 1979 Newport has these Mahogany bench seats. I cannot find this as an option, but it had to be since they are well made and bolted (with no other bolt holes where seats would have been attached) to the console.
Anyway, with this set up I just put outdoor lawn chair cushions tied to the slats.
Bigshot posted 04-17-2003 01:09 PM ET (US)
Nice job on the refit. 2 ideas for FYI: On the transom where you see the old clamp marks, buy a transom saver to cover them up. Basically it is a 1/2" thick by 2.5" high piece of aluminum that connects both of your engine bolts, should cover those marks and is like $20. You can also have them engraved to say your boat name or Boston Whaler etc. 2nd, the reason your boat sits lower than mine is your casting deck. My drain holes are just at water level so I get some growth in the pockets, they are not under water. Try a 30lb bag of lead shot in the front well, should lift the stern at rest.
SSILVER posted 04-17-2003 10:53 PM ET (US)
Thank you all for your photos, I appreciate your help.
Sean Silvernail
John O posted 04-18-2003 12:06 AM ET (US)
Hey Bigs,
I had one of those aluminum plates put on my NewTauk. Should the mechanic used aluminum bolts as well rather than SS? Boat is still at the shop rigging my 75hp Merc.
Bigshot posted 04-21-2003 11:28 AM ET (US)
Only if ya don't want to keep that engine for long. Alum is too week for any kind of bolts.
Curtis Johnson posted 04-21-2003 11:57 AM ET (US)
On my Newport the plastic and seats were gone from in front of the console. after using a cooler for a while, I got two Attwood Centric saltwater seats, put them on pin bases,made a little seat platform for them from an old teak swim platform and shower seat base.(Base is almost like a short table.) Now I can pull the seats and use them as bass-boat type fishing seats on pedestals front and rear. Looks stock, but works better for me.

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Author	Topic: Newport Owners
SSILVER	posted 04-16-2003 10:00 PM ET (US) I bought a 81 Newport, the prev owner installed Walmart style blue fishing seats in the front. My wife and I picked up some marine grade vinyl today she is going to recover the RPS. I would like to make stock looking front seats and am not sure what they look like. Anyone have any pics of what they should look like. Also would like to hear how other Newport owners installed rod holders. Feel free to post or email any pics you may have. Thanks Sean@capital.net
DaveS	posted 04-17-2003 09:51 AM ET (US) You can get a better look at Newports by going to the Cetecea section of the sit. There are several nice pics there, one of which is: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage03.html Good luck with the boat, I'm sure you will get many years of enjoyment out of it. DaveS
DaveS	posted 04-17-2003 09:55 AM ET (US) I just remembered there was a page dedicated to a Newport: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage66.html Really nice setup and good pics to go along with it. Hope this helps. DaveS
Bigshot	posted 04-17-2003 10:54 AM ET (US) I have a different setup that I believe is better than the buckets, I will shoot you a pic.
jstachowiak	posted 04-17-2003 11:50 AM ET (US) Another idea: http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jstachow/Homepa/Homepa6/stack6.htm My 1979 Newport has these Mahogany bench seats. I cannot find this as an option, but it had to be since they are well made and bolted (with no other bolt holes where seats would have been attached) to the console. Anyway, with this set up I just put outdoor lawn chair cushions tied to the slats.
Bigshot	posted 04-17-2003 01:09 PM ET (US) Nice job on the refit. 2 ideas for FYI: On the transom where you see the old clamp marks, buy a transom saver to cover them up. Basically it is a 1/2" thick by 2.5" high piece of aluminum that connects both of your engine bolts, should cover those marks and is like $20. You can also have them engraved to say your boat name or Boston Whaler etc. 2nd, the reason your boat sits lower than mine is your casting deck. My drain holes are just at water level so I get some growth in the pockets, they are not under water. Try a 30lb bag of lead shot in the front well, should lift the stern at rest.
SSILVER	posted 04-17-2003 10:53 PM ET (US) Thank you all for your photos, I appreciate your help. Sean Silvernail
John O	posted 04-18-2003 12:06 AM ET (US) Hey Bigs, I had one of those aluminum plates put on my NewTauk. Should the mechanic used aluminum bolts as well rather than SS? Boat is still at the shop rigging my 75hp Merc.
Bigshot	posted 04-21-2003 11:28 AM ET (US) Only if ya don't want to keep that engine for long. Alum is too week for any kind of bolts.
Curtis Johnson	posted 04-21-2003 11:57 AM ET (US) On my Newport the plastic and seats were gone from in front of the console. after using a cooler for a while, I got two Attwood Centric saltwater seats, put them on pin bases,made a little seat platform for them from an old teak swim platform and shower seat base.(Base is almost like a short table.) Now I can pull the seats and use them as bass-boat type fishing seats on pedestals front and rear. Looks stock, but works better for me.