Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Forward seat for 13' 1989 Super Sport
Posted by thomas kingsley on 05/07/13 - 4:12 PM
#1
I need to replace the forward seat in my 1989 13' Super Sport. Towards the end of the boating season last summer I had the misfortune of hiitng some fairly rough waves with a somewhat larger individual riding in the middle of the seat!I think everyone will figure out what happened next!
I want to keep the wood as close to original as I can. Should I order a new one from Specialty Marine or would i be better served to go to the lumber yard and purchase a piece of Mahogony. i need to match it with Pettit Z spar.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 05/07/13 - 5:10 PM
Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/07/13 - 4:15 PM
#2
Your profile says you have a 1989 Super Sport 13'
Is this a different boat?
Posted by kamie on 05/07/13 - 4:37 PM
#3
Go to your local speciality lumber shop. Take your old piece with you so you can see the differences. You want a piece about 12 inches wide and a full inch thick.
Posted by thomas kingsley on 05/07/13 - 5:07 PM
#4
your right 1989!
Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/07/13 - 5:22 PM
#5
What is the thickness of the board you have now?
1 inch? less, more?
It is hard to buy a perfectly flat 12 inch wide board.
So, it might be better to purchase a 5/4 thick board and plane it down as little as possible to make it flat and so it just slides into the sideboards.