Source for Plans: Reversible Pilot Seat

[stryker75]

[Inferred question]
Q1: where can plans for constructing a reversible pilot seat be found?

[Moderator's note: moved to THE GAM. Requests for information about sources of drawings are not actually repairs or modifications. Also deleted survey question that wanted to determine which readers had knowledge of where plans were located. It's much better to ask a direct questions regarding the information being sought than to ask how many people might know the answer.]

[jimh]

Q1: where can plans for constructing a reversible pilot seat be found?

You can purchase plans for a reversible pilot seat from Ward Grafton. See

https://arcshark3d.wixsite.com/olblue66 ... pilot-seat

and

https://arcshark3d.wixsite.com/olblue66 ... -alternate

Also, an article in the REFERENCE section provides links to drawings that are hosted on-line related to Boston Whaler boats. See

Drawings of Boston Whaler Components Available Online
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/refer ... wings.html

[stryker75]

I appreciate the info and will try to be more direct. I am look for the plans for the back of the seat RPS made after 1976.

[jimh]

It sounds like you are looking for the plans for the wood seat back used on the RPS that was an optional seating arrangement on the MONTAUK 17 and many OUTRAGE 18, 20, 22, and 25 models from c.1976 until c.2002.

I am not aware of a source of plans for the seat back, but you can get a nice view of it below:


Fig. 1. The Reversible Pilot Seat as available as an option on a 1979 MONTAUK 17.

From the illustration above, the necessity for accurate plans can be seen, as the seat back is quite a complex wooden component of the seat assembly. In addition to being a seat back it is also

• a storage compartment,
• a location for two rod holders,
• a location for two handles that can be used as for moving the seat position or for handholds by people standing aft of the seat, and
• the attachment point for the twin-tube pivoting mechanism on each side that accomplishes the "reversible" function.

This crafty design is typical of the thoughtful design and craftsmanship of wood components in the classic era boats.

If anyone has a good drawing of this component, please join the discussion. I would very much like to host that drawing for download here on continuousWave, if one is found.