Bow Cushion Backrest Mechanism

[47GC]

Hi,
When we upgraded all the cockpit upholstery I dumped the old bow cushions as they were a bit tired looking.

Now I’m thinking of getting new ones but want to ‘upgrade’ them with a mechanism I’ve seen where the backrest can be lifted to a sitting position. Does anyone know who makes those mechanism’s?

Hope someone can help.

 

[wonkywinch]

Lounger ratchet

In smaller quantities - Amazon.co.uk

 

[47GC]

No im looking for a rail type, that when you lift the backrest the bar falls into catches on the base rail. Sorry difficult to explain.

 

[47GC]

Like this…

 

[DinghyMan]

Like this…

Looks like a stainless version of a deckchair mechanism

Basic plans at: How To Make A Deckchair

Fairly simply to convert to stainless and plastic

 

[bluetooth]

I did this to my T40 last year

Customisations

 

[47GC]

Thanks so far. So anyone know where to get a SS version?

 

[Portofino]

Will you have to screw new holes into the bow area ?

It’s just eventually the holes will leak water into the balsa core and you will have a trampoline.

Boats that I have seen and had previously ( Sunseeker / Itama ) well the upper echelons of quality imho - mould into the bow deck any fittings , cup holders , cushion zip sliders etc , ie have minimal screwed down paraphernalia .