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stayinstrewn posted 10-14-2012 05:43 PM ET (US)
Looking for a stern bench seat for my 1979 22' Outrage...length between gunnels is 72"...I'm in CT...anybody have one or know of one kicking around? Will meet somebody halfway if you're outside CT.
Ideally looking for a seat that drops down, but will also look at the traditional seats found on many Outrages.
Thanks!
SS
Jeff posted 10-14-2012 10:00 PM ET (US)
You could easily make your own fold down stern seat. I did on my 22 Outrage. Here is a write-up on the build.
https://sites.google.com/site/bostonwhalersternseat/
stayinstrewn posted 10-15-2012 11:10 AM ET (US)
Great, thanks...I recall seeing that before...how has it turned out? I want the back rest to be higher and would prob bring it up to 12-14 inches, down to 7-9 inches on the sides.
Jeff posted 10-15-2012 11:30 AM ET (US)
It worked out great. The added storage of the coolers was a nice bonus too. I do not own the boat anymore but, the current owners had Halls Nautical made OEM looking cushions for it and it even looked better.
stayinstrewn posted 04-03-2013 10:27 AM ET (US)
Bump...it's finally spring and with the work list slowly slimming down, I'm back to this stern seat problem. I have considered bean bags, but with no bulkhead, I'm not a fan.
Has anybody come across a serviceable bench seat while rummaging thru your garages lately?!
I'm not going to build one this year (either at home or custom from Raymond Martin) but would like to get something in place at least for this summer.
thoughts anybody?
thanks!
SS
Teak Oil posted 04-04-2013 07:12 PM ET (US)
I have a Specialty Marine rear bench seat in my 22 Outrage, and enjoyed it a lot last summer. It is by far the most comfortable place to sit.
At $800 vs well over $1500 for a seat from Dave's or Mills or Art's, you get what you pay for. The upholstery is definitely a little thinner, but with some care I am confident I will get quite a few years out of the seat. One nice thing is the seat has all plastic internals that will never rot like the plywood is notorious for on the OEM seats.
The Specialty seat is about 68" instead of 72", but this was not an issue for me at all last year.
ericflys posted 04-12-2013 06:46 PM ET (US)
I have the original rear seat from my 18 Outrage I'd love to sell. It is the 68" length.
wannabe posted 04-12-2013 07:06 PM ET (US)
Ericflys, Isn't your location in Alaska?
linust posted 04-14-2013 02:31 AM ET (US)
I have a 72" OEM (Art's) rear bench seat (non-fold down) for a 22' hull. Includes legs but no rear rail (was intended for a WD or full-transom model).
Here's my original post from February > http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/021426.html
ericflys posted 04-15-2013 11:43 AM ET (US)
Wannabe, yes my location is in Alaska. Therefore the shipping costs are high. It would cost between $100-$200 to ship the seat via air freight depending on your location.
stayinstrewn posted 03-11-2014 03:10 PM ET (US)
Has anybody put an RPS off a Montauk as a stern seat?
I also came across this seat from Springfield Marine; http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/chairs/upholstered-seats/ double-bucket-seat and was thinking of maybe mounting it to the RPS Z legs.
Thoughts??
The Springfield is bigger and has the nice elbow rests/hand holds.
Teak Oil posted 03-13-2014 03:17 PM ET (US)
I have the stern seat in my 22 from Specialty marine, and for the price it is decent. It is only 66" wide but would look much closer to factory than the one you listed if that matters to you.
I take mine out for fishing season, which is why I will likely be going to e-searider bean bag seats instead this year. You can put them anywhere, even the beach, and take them out when you want to free up the stern. Much cheaper also
stayinstrewn posted 03-13-2014 05:56 PM ET (US)
Teak Oil - do you have an enclosed or open transom? Mine is open and though I've looked at the bean bags and think they're a great idea, I'm worried about them sliding around or bouncing out back!!
acseatsri posted 03-13-2014 07:36 PM ET (US)
I have one I built several years ago. When they upholstered it, they drilled drain holes underneath that I didn't know about. Subsequently, the wood rotted away and would need to be rebuilt.
The upholstery is great and I have all the mounting hardware and a white canvas cover. $300 all located in CT.
Teak Oil posted 03-16-2014 09:54 AM ET (US)
Stayinstrewn, I also have the open transom with full width splashwell.
I am not worried about them bouncing out, if they have any kind of weight in the base they should be fine.
I plan to putrchase the chairs with backs on them (teardrop probably).
I also plan to put in a removeable bungee net across the back, with the hooks hidden in the gunwales.
This is all an experiment but the benefits should be great. The kids could ride in the bean bags in the bow if they want, and the chairs can also be taken out and used on the beach, dock, or grass. I will buy two at first, and if things work out I will buy 1-2 more.
stayinstrewn posted 03-17-2014 09:31 AM ET (US)
I have considered the bean bag idea and may give it a try...nice thing as you've pointed out is you can throw them on the beach, up forward or bring them home. Best thing is that it eliminates the need to mount anything to the deck.

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Author	Topic: WTB stern bench seat for Outrage 22'
stayinstrewn	posted 10-14-2012 05:43 PM ET (US) Looking for a stern bench seat for my 1979 22' Outrage...length between gunnels is 72"...I'm in CT...anybody have one or know of one kicking around? Will meet somebody halfway if you're outside CT. Ideally looking for a seat that drops down, but will also look at the traditional seats found on many Outrages. Thanks! SS
Jeff	posted 10-14-2012 10:00 PM ET (US) You could easily make your own fold down stern seat. I did on my 22 Outrage. Here is a write-up on the build. https://sites.google.com/site/bostonwhalersternseat/
stayinstrewn	posted 10-15-2012 11:10 AM ET (US) Great, thanks...I recall seeing that before...how has it turned out? I want the back rest to be higher and would prob bring it up to 12-14 inches, down to 7-9 inches on the sides.
Jeff	posted 10-15-2012 11:30 AM ET (US) It worked out great. The added storage of the coolers was a nice bonus too. I do not own the boat anymore but, the current owners had Halls Nautical made OEM looking cushions for it and it even looked better.
stayinstrewn	posted 04-03-2013 10:27 AM ET (US) Bump...it's finally spring and with the work list slowly slimming down, I'm back to this stern seat problem. I have considered bean bags, but with no bulkhead, I'm not a fan. Has anybody come across a serviceable bench seat while rummaging thru your garages lately?! I'm not going to build one this year (either at home or custom from Raymond Martin) but would like to get something in place at least for this summer. thoughts anybody? thanks! SS
Teak Oil	posted 04-04-2013 07:12 PM ET (US) I have a Specialty Marine rear bench seat in my 22 Outrage, and enjoyed it a lot last summer. It is by far the most comfortable place to sit. At $800 vs well over $1500 for a seat from Dave's or Mills or Art's, you get what you pay for. The upholstery is definitely a little thinner, but with some care I am confident I will get quite a few years out of the seat. One nice thing is the seat has all plastic internals that will never rot like the plywood is notorious for on the OEM seats. The Specialty seat is about 68" instead of 72", but this was not an issue for me at all last year.
ericflys	posted 04-12-2013 06:46 PM ET (US) I have the original rear seat from my 18 Outrage I'd love to sell. It is the 68" length.
wannabe	posted 04-12-2013 07:06 PM ET (US) Ericflys, Isn't your location in Alaska?
linust	posted 04-14-2013 02:31 AM ET (US) I have a 72" OEM (Art's) rear bench seat (non-fold down) for a 22' hull. Includes legs but no rear rail (was intended for a WD or full-transom model). Here's my original post from February > http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/021426.html
ericflys	posted 04-15-2013 11:43 AM ET (US) Wannabe, yes my location is in Alaska. Therefore the shipping costs are high. It would cost between $100-$200 to ship the seat via air freight depending on your location.
stayinstrewn	posted 03-11-2014 03:10 PM ET (US) Has anybody put an RPS off a Montauk as a stern seat? I also came across this seat from Springfield Marine; http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/chairs/upholstered-seats/ double-bucket-seat and was thinking of maybe mounting it to the RPS Z legs. Thoughts?? The Springfield is bigger and has the nice elbow rests/hand holds.
Teak Oil	posted 03-13-2014 03:17 PM ET (US) I have the stern seat in my 22 from Specialty marine, and for the price it is decent. It is only 66" wide but would look much closer to factory than the one you listed if that matters to you. I take mine out for fishing season, which is why I will likely be going to e-searider bean bag seats instead this year. You can put them anywhere, even the beach, and take them out when you want to free up the stern. Much cheaper also
stayinstrewn	posted 03-13-2014 05:56 PM ET (US) Teak Oil - do you have an enclosed or open transom? Mine is open and though I've looked at the bean bags and think they're a great idea, I'm worried about them sliding around or bouncing out back!!
acseatsri	posted 03-13-2014 07:36 PM ET (US) I have one I built several years ago. When they upholstered it, they drilled drain holes underneath that I didn't know about. Subsequently, the wood rotted away and would need to be rebuilt. The upholstery is great and I have all the mounting hardware and a white canvas cover. $300 all located in CT.
Teak Oil	posted 03-16-2014 09:54 AM ET (US) Stayinstrewn, I also have the open transom with full width splashwell. I am not worried about them bouncing out, if they have any kind of weight in the base they should be fine. I plan to putrchase the chairs with backs on them (teardrop probably). I also plan to put in a removeable bungee net across the back, with the hooks hidden in the gunwales. This is all an experiment but the benefits should be great. The kids could ride in the bean bags in the bow if they want, and the chairs can also be taken out and used on the beach, dock, or grass. I will buy two at first, and if things work out I will buy 1-2 more.
stayinstrewn	posted 03-17-2014 09:31 AM ET (US) I have considered the bean bag idea and may give it a try...nice thing as you've pointed out is you can throw them on the beach, up forward or bring them home. Best thing is that it eliminates the need to mount anything to the deck.