Inspiration sought for aft quarter (coaming) seats.

[fredrussell]

When underway I usually perch my skinny ar5e on the coaming, leaning back against the pushpit. Comfy for a while but not ideal. Every now and then I see a passing boat with nice seats in this position, often home made. I’ve toyed with the idea of using a moulded plastic school chair, sans legs, as they’re tough, cheap and zero maintenance. My cockpit locker plenty big enough to chuck the unsightly thing in when not in use. I’d be interested to see what others have made/bought for this role though…

 

[rogerthebodger]

https://flic.kr/p/WooX13

This pic shows a folding seat I have attached to my pushpit on each side of my gas locker / helm seat

You Can also see a one of the seat I have which will attach to a winch winching point

More details below

https://flic.kr/p/WM4dpn

https://flic.kr/p/VGzxVY

 

[Refueler]

Pals boat I used to sailon in Tallinn .. he had wood curved triangles with metal hooks - slip hooks over pushpit rails ... easy to mount ... easy to stow ...

 

[Poignard]

When underway I usually perch my skinny ar5e on the coaming, leaning back against the pushpit. Comfy for a while but not ideal. Every now and then I see a passing boat with nice seats in this position, often home made. I’ve toyed with the idea of using a moulded plastic school chair, sans legs, as they’re tough, cheap and zero maintenance. My cockpit locker plenty big enough to chuck the unsightly thing in when not in use. I’d be interested to see what others have made/bought for this role though…

If you can post a picture of your cockpit it might help us suggest something.

 

[fredrussell]

If you can post a picture of your cockpit it might help us suggest something.

Fair point, will do so in next day or two. (Thinks: damn! gonna have to clean cockpit now)

 

[William_H]

Another alternative would be added padding in your trousers. You can buy hiking pants for a laser just made for hanging out on gunwhale. ol'will

 

[pandos]

I have the plywood inner from a posh office chair... absolutely super addition to the boat...(note, do not pinch your fingers under it whilst sitting in it)

Maybe a few wooden cleats would allow you to sit it on over the coaming and lean against the pushpit

 

[Refueler]

I think this is a common item ... numb bum sitting out ...

My 25 - I have long cockpit cushions that can be turned round or folded to suit ... make not only sitting comfortable - but turns cockpit into sleeping area.

My 38 has separate cushions ..

but both boats would be not so easy to sit out on side coamings due to winches etc.

 

[DanTribe]

https://flic.kr/p/WooX13

This pic shows a folding seat I have attached to my pushpit on each side of my gas locker / helm seat

You Can also see a one of the seat I have which will attach to a winch winching point

More details below

https://flic.kr/p/WM4dpn

https://flic.kr/p/VGzxVY

I'm intrigued about the function of the hose pipe?

 

[rogerthebodger]

I'm intrigued about the function of the hose pipe?

If you mean the hose pipe on top of the red fuel tank

Its to power the outboard motor that that is located behind the cockpit back cover. The outboard and just be seen throw the rear window.

Th outboard can be lifted off and located on the stern in case the main engine dies in a tricky place.

If can also be used on my rigid dingy stored on the for deck with the dingy engine on the side pushpit just behind the port winch

https://flic.kr/p/232mReh

https://flic.kr/p/WYQLgM

A long shaft outboard can be attached to the stainless steel slides on the lower stern steps on the above pic

 

[fredrussell]

Thanks for all responses. Here’s a pic of where seat is required. It’s not clear in pic but that horizontal bar half way down pushpit is a good bit higher than top of coaming, so simply having a board between the two is not an option.

 

[rogerthebodger]

Even the pushpit lower cross bar is higher than the seat level it could still be used for attaching a seat to or clipped over

A plastic chair with the legs cut off could be used.

I did that on my little mobo . The chairs I used had arms that helped to control any sideways movement

This is the chair I used just removed the aluminium legs

 

[fredrussell]

Indeed Roger, a plastic chair is a possible solution, the only downside is the bulk of them, even with feet removed - boat is not massive at 31ft long.

 

[AMOREST]

This might just do the trick.

 

[rogerthebodger]

Indeed Roger, a plastic chair is a possible solution, the only downside is the bulk of them - boat is not massive at 31ft long.

The point is to make it removable like I did with the seats attached to my winches.

If you attached some vertical strips from the lower cross bars with a hinged seat like the ones attaches to my pushpit you could also make the hinges upwards of removable for storage

 

[Poignard]

Thanks for posting the photos, I can see what the problem is now.

My solution?

Sell the boat and buy a Twister....

Seriously, Amorest's folding seats look the best option so far.

 

[fredrussell]

Thanks for posting the photos, I can see what the problem is now.

My solution?

Sell the boat and buy a Twister....

Seriously, Amorest's folding seats look the best option so far.

Indeed, not beyond my fabricating skills those.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Here’s Mrs Chiara demonstrating our folding seats

 

[pandos]

Indeed Roger, a plastic chair is a possible solution, the only downside is the bulk of them, even with feet removed - boat is not massive at 31ft long.

The plywood part of this type of thing is what I use.

Plywood chair TDC-132, colour: walnut - chrome-plated frame.

It does not take up any space when not in use as it sits on the bunk with it's back against the backrest or the bulkhead. It will also sit in the cockpit or the cockpit locker..

If you trim it to suit it will sit inverted on your cockpit seats so can be easily put aside when not needed.

If it is raining I use it to sit on the cooler box in the cockpit under the spray hood with my feet dangling in the companionway.

 

[Refueler]

This might just do the trick.

That's similar to what I see on a number of boats over here ... but the seat clips on to the pushpit rails across the corner .. not just along one rail. No need for folding ... just simple pipe clips under neath a triangle of ply / plastic or whatever you use ...
Many are just a simple rectangle of wood .. sanded, varnished and then clips fitted underneath - which then bridges that corner of rails. Foam pipe insulation on top rail to save your back !!