Custom Boat Seats For All Occasions

Custom Boat Seats could be for you if you are refurbishing a boat that you already own, but also if you just bought a new one and want to be more comfortable on it. There are many ways to commission purpose-made boat seats, and this guide is about getting it right.

Just as there are many different kinds of water going vessels, from pontoons to fishing boats so sailing yachts and ferries, boat seats can have multiple purposes and constructions too. The most important points are the type of boat, the area where the seats need to fit in, and who will be using the seats.

When planning for customized boat seats, the best bet is to prepare a detailed list of the specifications that you want your seats to have, and then to discuss the list with several manufacturers.

Once you have the replies, don't only look at the price but also at how professional the reply was. You don't want to take the cheapest offer only to find yourself stuck with an unprofessional manufacturer.

Space and sizing is the most important factor - you need to make sure that the manufacturer is building the boat seats to the precise measurements of the space where they will be fitted, and if possible that he commits in advance to modifying the seats if they don't fit on installation.

As the boat seats will be custom designed and manufactured to your specifications, it will really be up to you as the boat owner to decide on the kind of fabric, of color and trimmings, and of the style that you will want for the boat.

Don't forget any boat seat extras, such as places to affix navigation equipment or fishing rods on the boat. Storage space is also an important and often overlooked component of boat seating.

Boat seat padding can be of many different types, light, medium or heavy, removable as in cushions, or fixed. Be sure to specify all this, especially if you are taking a lot of passengers on your boat.

Make sure that the chosen materials match the boat and the boat seat's function. For a vintage boat, you want corresponding material. If the seats will be outside and will take a lto fo humidity, they need to be water- and salt-proof.

Likewise, for modern steel- or fiberglass-based seats, you need to ensure that any steel bolts or staples used in the construction are stainless steel to prevent rust and unsightly rusting streaks, and also that no hard parts are left unpadded, which would make for very Uncomfortable Seats.