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Any Rear Seat Ideas for 91

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Topic: Any Rear Seat Ideas for 91
Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Subject: Any Rear Seat Ideas for 91
Date Posted: July-26-2023 at 2:14pm
Does anyone have any ideas or has done anything to make a 91 rear seat like 94 or some way to step through without having to step on or completely remove the rear seat.  

My brain child at the moment is to put hinge pins in the seat cushion section so it is removable and cut a piece of plywood and cover with seadek that inserts in its place.  It would make stepping to platform easier, but wouldn't be too comfy to sit on.  I usually don't leave the backseat in the boat when I am going to ski, but it is a pain taking the entire thing in and out.

Any ideas or completed projects would be greatly appreciated.

Gary


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1991 Ski Nautique
(Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001



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Posted By: Tomrupp
Date Posted: July-28-2023 at 9:05am
I have a 94. I can send you pix and measurements if it helps you with the project. We keep the cushion stowed most of the time.

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Tom
94 Ski Nautique Open Bow 351 with Carb
95 Double Decker Aqua Patio with 50hp Honda (3 carbs).


Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: July-29-2023 at 10:18am
Originally posted by Tomrupp Tomrupp wrote:

I have a 94. I can send you pix and measurements if it helps you with the project. We keep the cushion stowed most of the time.

If that isn't too much trouble that would be great.

Gary


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1991 Ski Nautique
(Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001


Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: July-29-2023 at 3:03pm
This works...

https://www.tidalwake.com/product/seat-step/

JQ


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Current
2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited

Previous
2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow
1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow

Aqua skiing, ergo sum


Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: July-31-2023 at 8:28am
I ended up figuring out what I think is a pretty good solution for $25 - I will post pics when complete.  Thanks for the options guys.

Gary


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1991 Ski Nautique
(Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001


Posted By: Bamanautique91
Date Posted: August-09-2023 at 7:45pm
Look forward to your solution.. May use it on my 91! Big smile

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Ryan

91 Ski Nautique
Huntsville, AL


Posted By: 91NaughtyQ
Date Posted: August-10-2023 at 8:21am
Originally posted by Bamanautique91 Bamanautique91 wrote:

Look forward to your solution.. May use it on my 91! Big smile

Here is what I did -

I removed the bottom seat section and traced it to a piece of treated plywood.
Once I verified exact fit I traced the holes from the bottom side so I can add some blocks on the bottom to hold it in place vs hinging it.
I also chose to cut it in half so a single side can be accessed.
 I sanded it and added a coat of poly urethane (probably overkill as we don't get water in the boat anyway)
Got Marine carpet from Lowes and the correct adhesive for it (MAPI makes it for this application)
Covered with carpet and locked into place.

It has a nice finished look, you can still sit in it, but you can absolutely step in it without doing the gymnastics move getting in the boat avoiding the seat as a step.







Gary



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1991 Ski Nautique
(Previous)1984 Ski Nautique 2001


Posted By: Bamanautique91
Date Posted: August-22-2023 at 11:36pm
Nice work! Thanks for sharing!

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Ryan

91 Ski Nautique
Huntsville, AL



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