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ericflys posted 11-10-2011 12:50 AM ET (US)
Does anyone have any experience with using a swingback seat on an Outrage 18? Does anyone preferences/dislikes when it comes to the brands available? They are usually marketed for pontoon boats, but I did see a pic of one on an Outrage 18 that peaked my interest due to the dry storage available underneath it.
ericflys posted 11-10-2011 01:04 AM ET (US)
I currently have two seats mounted on pedestals on my boat. Here is the link to the pics I saw of the swingback seat, that got me interested and looking for opinions on this option...
http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x50/maxferran/18%20Outrage/
ericflys posted 11-12-2011 01:14 PM ET (US)
I was considering this one manufactured by Todd...
http://www.toddusa.com/productdetails.aspx?id=33&f=15
Jeff posted 11-12-2011 10:08 PM ET (US)
I have had the twin captains chairs on my Outrage and RPS's on both of my 17's. I personally like the OEM RPS (reversible pilot seat) the best for it's looks and it's function. Flip it forward and use it like a leaning post and flip it back for the bench seat.
While it is just my opinion but, I will say DO NOT install a cheap crappy looking Todd flip back seat in your Whaler. They always look so poor and cheapen the overall appearance of a Classic Whaler. If you want a flip back seat wait it out and find an OEM RPS for your Whaler. Or, the other option is to get a knock off RPS from Specialty Marine. While Specialty's is not truly built to the OEM Whaler specs it looks a helluva lot better than the Todd.
http://www.specialtymarine.com/ BOSTON-WHALER-RPS-SEAT-COMPLETE-UNIT-MONTAUK-17-OUTRAGE-p160.html
Powergroove803 posted 11-13-2011 10:51 AM ET (US)
I bought the $300 swingback seat from discount marine, very happy with my purchase. I was on special at that time this summer with $9 shipping, so it was the best deal out there at that time, may still be.
Russ 13 posted 11-13-2011 11:25 AM ET (US)
I have a complete stainless Whaler flip back seat.
The same one that came O.E.M. in the 16' Dauntless.
It fits a 72 QT cooler, that serves as the seat.
I will be selling it in December, as I am going to have a seat fabricated.

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Author	Topic: Swingback Seats
ericflys	posted 11-10-2011 12:50 AM ET (US) Does anyone have any experience with using a swingback seat on an Outrage 18? Does anyone preferences/dislikes when it comes to the brands available? They are usually marketed for pontoon boats, but I did see a pic of one on an Outrage 18 that peaked my interest due to the dry storage available underneath it.
ericflys	posted 11-10-2011 01:04 AM ET (US) I currently have two seats mounted on pedestals on my boat. Here is the link to the pics I saw of the swingback seat, that got me interested and looking for opinions on this option... http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x50/maxferran/18%20Outrage/
ericflys	posted 11-12-2011 01:14 PM ET (US) I was considering this one manufactured by Todd... http://www.toddusa.com/productdetails.aspx?id=33&f=15
Jeff	posted 11-12-2011 10:08 PM ET (US) I have had the twin captains chairs on my Outrage and RPS's on both of my 17's. I personally like the OEM RPS (reversible pilot seat) the best for it's looks and it's function. Flip it forward and use it like a leaning post and flip it back for the bench seat. While it is just my opinion but, I will say DO NOT install a cheap crappy looking Todd flip back seat in your Whaler. They always look so poor and cheapen the overall appearance of a Classic Whaler. If you want a flip back seat wait it out and find an OEM RPS for your Whaler. Or, the other option is to get a knock off RPS from Specialty Marine. While Specialty's is not truly built to the OEM Whaler specs it looks a helluva lot better than the Todd. http://www.specialtymarine.com/ BOSTON-WHALER-RPS-SEAT-COMPLETE-UNIT-MONTAUK-17-OUTRAGE-p160.html
Powergroove803	posted 11-13-2011 10:51 AM ET (US) I bought the $300 swingback seat from discount marine, very happy with my purchase. I was on special at that time this summer with $9 shipping, so it was the best deal out there at that time, may still be.
Russ 13	posted 11-13-2011 11:25 AM ET (US) I have a complete stainless Whaler flip back seat. The same one that came O.E.M. in the 16' Dauntless. It fits a 72 QT cooler, that serves as the seat. I will be selling it in December, as I am going to have a seat fabricated.