1994 Rear Seat

Hi, new to the forum. I think i posted this in the wrong place before but here goes. I was just wondering how much a rear seat for a 1994 ski nautique would cost. i am thinking about getting the skins made for it but i was quoted something around 1500 for the entire seat. Any help would be much appreciated.

The really nice ones have the built-in storage, but still, there is NO WAY I could see paying $1500. They are all made of simple plywood frames, foam, and skins (extremely cheap - if you can do it yourself). I had to rebuild my back seat frame and I spent 100 times less than that (about $15 for plywood and SS nails). I re-used my skins.

Like Darrel said, the '94 back seat is made of molded phenolic resin or something similiar (i.e. thick plastic). The seat backs are also wrapped around onto the gunnels. This feature alone will make it hard to duplicate with wood or by an upholstery shop. FWIW, $1500 seams like a resonable cost for a part purchase. It probably costs CC about $350.00 to manufacturer or have manufactured. CC probably adds 100% mark-up, then the dealer adds 100% mark-up. All of a sudden you are at $1500.00. Just my quesses, but given the design of the seat back, I really do not see an alternative if you want an integrated factory look.

On the other hand, maybe you should consider installing the plywood frame. You'll probably get at least 10 or 15 years out of a well-built treated plywood frame. and you'll probably save huge $$$.

Thanks for all the replies. I am going to take some pics of the boat and bring it to someone local. I have been getting some quotes around the 1500's for the full set from other places across the country.