Wise Cooler Bench Seat Opinions?

[Rain City]

I have a really nice wrap around upholstered bench seat that could fit on top of a cooler. It’s in pristine condition and would look awesome on a command bridge. The arm rests are also very comfortable. I bought it for a project but I think I’m going in a different direction. Here’s the link: https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1972578

PM me if you’re interested.

That's pretty nice actually but I'm shooting for the swing back for sure.

 

[18Lifetimer]

That's pretty nice actually but I'm shooting for the swing back for sure.

Yeah the swing backs are nice. There are some very nice beefy custom ones that I have seen on welded aluminum boats.

 

[Rain City]

Wow that’s a lot of stuff. Thats the reason I’m taking my seats out. I’d prefer the storage for longer trips vs having more stuff on the deck. Im either going to go with a bench seat or possibly a new smaller helm seat with a cooler with a pad on top off to the side.

Did you ever install any seats? I'm still humming and hawing.

 

[Thunder21]

Did you ever install any seats? I'm still humming and hawing.

No I haven’t done anything yet. I actually just removed the old seats yesterday. I’m leaning towards one of the swing back cooler seats I think.

 

[Rain City]

No I haven’t done anything yet. I actually just removed the old seats yesterday. I’m leaning towards one of the swing back cooler seats I think.

#metoo. I like the new fancy one but tough to justify the cost. The 70Qt looks to be $750 shipped which already seems steep. You think 32" wide is enough to comfortably seat 2? I'm still considering a full width bench with three independent swing backs but open below.

 

[Rain City]

No I haven’t done anything yet. I actually just removed the old seats yesterday. I’m leaning towards one of the swing back cooler seats I think.

Hey how long were the bolts? I can't remember what kind of meat I have to work with there.

 

[Thunder21]

Hey how long were the bolts? I can't remember what kind of meat I have to work with there.

I left them all on the boat. When I go down next I’ll let you know .

 

[Rain City]

Worked out great! Still fit a deck chair either side. Sits nice and high for driving.
@Robert Snyder there's your seat man. Cheap, chearful and multipurpose.

 

[Trophy21]

A seat...sit one way or the other...and holds beer...priceless

 

[Rain City]

A seat...sit one way or the other...and holds beer...priceless

Single most useful item I've ever purchased.

 

[Oly1]

Single most useful item I've ever purchased.

Other than the beer????

Oly

 

[Thunder21]

That’s exactly what I’m doing as well on my flybridge. How is the quality?

 

[Rain City]

That’s exactly what I’m doing as well on my flybridge. How is the quality?

It's great. Not bad at all. It's just really white. Didn't match my deck chairs at all
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