Bow seat

[SeaHorse12]

Hi everyone,

I would like to put a seat in the front of my longliner. Does anyone have any experience with installing on top of the buoyancy tank lid? Is it wise to do so? Which mount would be best.

Thanks a lot

 

[neil_s]

Welcome, SeaHorse12! I don't know the construction of your buoyancy tank but it's position in the bow and what looks like anti-skid panels moulded into it's top surface suggest that it's designed to be stood or knelt on sometimes - so sitting on it would be OK. Does the lid lift off? If so, how is it secured and what seals are provided? It all looks pretty robust to me!

 

[KevinV]

A long cushion around that edge and one on the tank lid and it would be a jolly comfy seat - or do you have something more complex in mind?

 

[SeaHorse12]

Hey guys, thanks very much for the replies!
The lid lifts up and down and is secured by basic hinges at the back. It has three tanks underneath, two are sealed and the middle one can be used for storage etc.

I was hoping to install a swivel seat into a mount with a hole in the middle (I’ve attached photos). I’m just a bit worried that the lid may split or not be strong enough with all the weight being put on the hole. Maybe I could reinforce it with some wood or something? I’m not very ‘knacky’ so thanks for your info.

I did have a couple of cushions on there but it’s a little uncomfortable on the back after a few hours! A back rest would be great and the swivel and extra height would be good for fishing.

Thanks again!

 

[KevinV]

Even if the lid is strong enough you have to consider whether those hinges (and whatever holds the front down) will take your weight when it shifts.

I think it'd be altogether simpler and more robust to mount to the stringers and keel.

 

[Refueler]

You call it a 'bouyancy tank' - isn't it a Bait or Holding tank ?

I would be reluctant to put a pedestal seat on it ... a full non pedestal divan type seat would be ok - but not a pedestal job.

I know many boats for fishing have such pedestal seats - but the mounting of such requires strong area to carry that localised stress.

I have two pedestal seats to fit to my Primor Motor Boat ... and they will have substantial backing doubling plates under the deck ... I am told that the deck is OK as is - but I want to be sure !!

 

[SeaHorse12]

Thanks for the reply.

I call it a buoyancy tank but I don't know what the proper name is.

I know what you're saying about the localised stress.

Perhaps one of these would be better ....

I have one at the tiller and it adds a little bit of height plus it swivels too.

Thanks again