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I find myself often getting asked to ferry people from small local airport out to another island, or vice versa, in the Montauk. I dont like adding people/weight to the bow, but most people prefer to sit instead of standing behind the standard seat where I would prefer.

Has anyone added temporary seating to their Montauks? I was thinking of something as simple as a 2x12 cut to fit across the boat, with some blocks on the bottom to keep it from sliding right and left, and keep it wedged up against the rails. I know it would be noisy sitting right in front of the engine, but it would sure make the boat better from the helmsmans standpoint. Putting some adults in the bow makes it handle like an overloaded wheelbarrow, and we do have some swells here.

I guess what I am asking is what have others done, if anything. Would that be called a thwart seat?

havent been able to locate any info on the site. is there a "search" function I cant find? ( ha ha.)

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Here are some options
http://www.whalercentral.com/readarti...icle_id=36
http://builder2.bellsouth-hosting.net...13&2D20580

Or
You could make you own...Barry modified a teak swim platform for this one he made.
http://members.aol.com/bburtensha/mon...a4orig.jpg
http://members.aol.com/bburtensha/mon.../seat1.jpg
http://members.aol.com/bburtensha/mon.../seat2.jpg

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Thanks. The teak swim platform is perfect for what I had in mind. It might even tend to stay in the boat, from the looks of it. Can still reach everything and stash fenders etc. underneath and out of the way. Gave me some ideas.

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Hi -

I believe I have an original back seat for my Montauk. It came with my boat and I am the second owner. I think the original owner had to special order it from Boston Whaler when he purchased the boat. It remains in our boat all the time. There is a picture of it in "Robert's Orca". You may be able to find one used or make one. I also have cushions for it that our original Whaler. It may be hard to find one but keep an eye out on this site.
Robert

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Thanks Robert. I like the seat-back idea, better for passengers, and safer, and would block some engine noise I suspect.

We use our boat differently. We troll offshore in hundreds, or thousands of feet of water. We also dive for lobster and conch, and ancient shipwreck stuff, and use a diving ladder quite a bit. Wife wants to know if the seat on your Whaler folds down flat?

We need quick access to things on the stern, sometimes. Last night we made a three hour round trip in the pitch dark, during squalls, offshore between the islands and the reef, for example. Four foot swells and another foot of chop.

When we fish, its always trolling off the stern.

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I am looking to solve the same issues on my 16'7" 67' Nausset. Right now I plan to install a plastic "star board" bench seat back there. A 12" x 63" piece fits back there of 3/4" material and you can get pedistals to mount it to the floor at any marine website for less than $20 each. The seat piece and back are less than $100 in plastic. I plan to mount a back to it that is on door-style hinges so it folds down for easy access and engine trim. Still trying to find a way to keep it upright though and a inexpensive cusion is not easy to find. Will post pictures when/if it comes together. Any thoughts?

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Post deleted by sraab928. :( - PM sent to originator of this thread.

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HHHmmmm....To each their own. I look at posting links to auctions that you have no vested interest as hurting those who are bidding in the auction. That type of info could be sent through PM or Email instead of out in the public.

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I've think that these marine bean bag chairs look interesting , but I've never tied one.

http://e-searider.com/

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The chairs... or whats in them :o

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I like the modified swim platform. Is the teak strong enough to hold the weight of a couple of people without bowing or breaking? I don't see any support anywhere in the middle... Also, are the plans for this platform in this site? I couldn't find it in the downloads or articles.

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hi, you can look at what we have on our whaler.
It's a movable box with backrest. The box can be easily removed just by unsrewing 4 bolts.
Look at my personnal web page.
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=3342

hope this helps you
André

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You have got to see this guys boat and rear seating.
Go over to the "other" site and do a search for TRAND check out his photos of his mid sixtys Nauset and the seats ha made..... WOW.....B)
Maybe someone could bring a photo or two over to this tread.... I could not...

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Ok This might work....
I need everyone to know this is not my boat or my work ....
This is a member of "Another" whaler site's boat and "HIS" work


[IMG]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m155/backriverexpress/IMG_4730_3_1.jpg[/IMG]

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More

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[IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/trand/IMG_4774_1_1.jpg[/IMG]

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Now thats "Done Right".........B)

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Backriver,

He is also a member on WhalerCentral.
Go Time

That is a beautiful looking seat and storage.

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Hey Joe,
Thanks..... I didnt know....
I talked with him "Over There"...... Good glad he is here...
His boat is unreal.... B)

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I own the Whaler that was listed as Barry's. I would certainly be able to help with any dimensions of the seat that is made out of the swim platform. As for the weight it is able to handle without any support. I am approx. 200 lbs. and can stand in the middle of it without the seat really buckling at all. I have had three adults (not very small or big) sitting in the back and the seat does well. In order to add cushion to the seat, there are two flotation squares/throwables that snap on to the seat for more comfort. Please send me a message if you have any questions.

Good Boating!!

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That swim platform seat looks like the perfect compliment to a Montauk w/finished teak. I would like any information including dimensions, was it used or a new purchase & if new from whom, if the model boat it was taken from is known, etc.