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cwkaiser posted 06-08-2014 02:22 PM ET (US)
I have a 1987 Outrage 20 with a leaning post behind the helm, consisting of two aluminum poles, each topped by a padded cushion, and measuring 21-1/2 inches across. Has anyone replaced those with seats, and if so, what brand would you recommend? Thanks--cw
jimh posted 06-09-2014 10:31 AM ET (US)
It was common that a Boston Whaler boat of that era would have two molded seats. They are typically molded polypropylene seats with some snap-on cushions, and a slide mount base for attaching to the post. I believe the hardware was made by Springfield. Perhaps the molded seats were, too.
The field of replacement seats that can be installed is a very fertile one, and there is practically no limit to what can be done nor how much one can spend on a seat. I am still using the original seats on my boat, which are fairly plain and seem reasonably comfortable. I think they are similar to these:
http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/chairs/molded-seats/ yachtsman-ii-seat
But even from a single vendor, Springfield Marine, there is a very wide assortment of seats or chairs available, at a wide range of prices. See
http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/chairs
cwkaiser posted 06-09-2014 09:25 PM ET (US)
Thanks, Jim,this is very helpful.

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Author	Topic: 1987 Outrage 20 Helm Seats
cwkaiser	posted 06-08-2014 02:22 PM ET (US) I have a 1987 Outrage 20 with a leaning post behind the helm, consisting of two aluminum poles, each topped by a padded cushion, and measuring 21-1/2 inches across. Has anyone replaced those with seats, and if so, what brand would you recommend? Thanks--cw
jimh	posted 06-09-2014 10:31 AM ET (US) It was common that a Boston Whaler boat of that era would have two molded seats. They are typically molded polypropylene seats with some snap-on cushions, and a slide mount base for attaching to the post. I believe the hardware was made by Springfield. Perhaps the molded seats were, too. The field of replacement seats that can be installed is a very fertile one, and there is practically no limit to what can be done nor how much one can spend on a seat. I am still using the original seats on my boat, which are fairly plain and seem reasonably comfortable. I think they are similar to these: http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/chairs/molded-seats/ yachtsman-ii-seat But even from a single vendor, Springfield Marine, there is a very wide assortment of seats or chairs available, at a wide range of prices. See http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/chairs
cwkaiser	posted 06-09-2014 09:25 PM ET (US) Thanks, Jim,this is very helpful.