86 sunsport passenger seat

**lively** · 04-08-2015, 10:31 PM

So I've decided to do some upgrades to the boat finally that I got some free time and a few grand lol , so I wanted to re design the passenger seat first .
My issue is that I'm dropping the overall height from 16" to 12" overall including 4" foam for seat . But with that said I can't put together a rear back rest "design" that looks good and works . I know I'm reinventing the wheel but I sure would like some ideas

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**lively** · 04-14-2015, 12:01 AM

. Ok I got the base down , now the back rest will serve as a dual purpose my amps and head unit will be in the cubbie and I've got somewhat of a design in mind

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**chris young** · 04-15-2015, 10:56 AM

I was thinking about doing something similar for my Rider. It currently has another captains chair for the observer. I was thinking more about doing what your current configuration is though. What don't you like about the way it is now? I know you want to drop the height, but why?

**lively** · 04-15-2015, 04:42 PM

I am dropping the height of the seat base to accommodate 6" foam, and to keep the windshield from hitting people in the head . its just too high and too cramped . and it was a wasted space in my eyes , sure it housed my batteries / amps . but no one was able to comfortably sit and enjoy .. with this way i can keep all stereo and amps in the cubbie , wiring is all tucked and nice , and ill just store towels under the pass seat .

**lively** · 04-22-2015, 12:55 PM

got the dog house base glued and screwed , 30/20 degree miter cuts , going to reinforce with some glass and poly , also bought some lift supports to have it lift on it own . !

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**lively** · 04-23-2015, 10:21 AM

Proto type done finishing stages soon to come

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**lively** · 04-23-2015, 11:10 PM

this dog house base is solid ! And with the supports I put on my 2 yr old can check the oil anytime ! Lol

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**Sdc77** · 04-24-2015, 03:08 AM

Super cool !
I would like to do the same, but the 454 almost touch the dog house, there is no place arround.

**lively** · 04-27-2015, 01:54 AM

Yeah I'm gonna do the rear hatch as well . And make it a little less BS to prop up while un loading . Those lift supports were a bit tricky to get right.

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