Forums
NautiqueParts.comNautiqueSkins.com - Correct Craft Upholstery and Part
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - 1993 SN seat bottom source?
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

1993 SN seat bottom source?

 Post Reply Post Reply   
Author
93 Ski Nautique View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: September-10-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 45
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 93 Ski Nautique Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: 1993 SN seat bottom source?
    Posted: August-25-2015 at 4:14pm
My kid broke the spotter's seat bottom on my 1993 Ski Nautique. I replaced it once before, many years ago, just pull all the staples, and slip in a new seat bottom. A hassle, but good as new once replaced.

But I can't seem to find a good source for the seat bottom. It is a fiberglass sheet, probably 1/2 inch think.

If need be I can cut a replica out of a piece of fiberglass.

Any ideas?

Thanks!!
Back to Top
TRBenj View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: June-29-2005
Location: NWCT
Status: Offline
Points: 21184
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote TRBenj Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August-25-2015 at 4:22pm
Extruded PVC (XPVC)... Probably 1/2" thick. Trace the shape of the old one before you disassemble the cushion.
Back to Top
8122pbrainard View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: September-14-2006
Location: Three Lakes Wi.
Status: Offline
Points: 41045
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 8122pbrainard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August-25-2015 at 9:29pm
Originally posted by 93 Ski Nautique 93 Ski Nautique wrote:

   It is a fiberglass sheet, probably 1/2 inch think.

John,
When you replaced the original PVC, did you replace it with fiberglass? A 1/2" thick would be pretty heavy and very hard to break.


54 Atom


77 Tique

64 X55 Dunphy

Keep it original, Pete
<
Back to Top
93 Ski Nautique View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: September-10-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 45
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 93 Ski Nautique Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August-26-2015 at 4:56pm
Thanks TRBenj.

8122, I believe it was fiberglass but I'm not sure. It was definitely not plywood and the 1993 is supposed to be the first year with no wood in it.

I ordered it through Correct Craft back then and they were able to get me one. I talked to my local dealer yesterday and he is checking but wasn't sure about availability. The piece was pretty sturdy but cantilevers off the seat quite a bit in the corner,   Both times it broke because someone stepped right in the corner.
Back to Top
KRoundy View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar

Joined: August-23-2010
Location: Lake Stevens
Status: Offline
Points: 1702
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote KRoundy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August-26-2015 at 6:27pm
I have a 1993 and have re-done the entire interior. As Tim said, that seat base is Extruded PVC material, not fiberglass. Since you purchased it from a dealer some years ago I am quite confident in saying that you got another piece of the XPVC. Mine was also cracked. Actually, I had two cracked observers seat bases with both parts broken in my dual 1993 hulls. I replaced the seat base with a piece of plywood that was treated with CPES liberally before making the seat. I think I went with 1/2", but am not sure. The overhang is not very wide and the seat feels solid with this setup.
Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique
Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow
Back to Top
93 Ski Nautique View Drop Down
Groupie
Groupie


Joined: September-10-2004
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 45
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 93 Ski Nautique Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August-26-2015 at 7:33pm
Excellent, I'm hearing that West Marine might sell extruded PVC. If that doesn't work, I've got some treated marine grade plywood from a Triton snowmobile trailer. That would probably make an excellent seat base..
Back to Top
8122pbrainard View Drop Down
Grand Poobah
Grand Poobah
Avatar

Joined: September-14-2006
Location: Three Lakes Wi.
Status: Offline
Points: 41045
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 8122pbrainard Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August-26-2015 at 9:15pm
Originally posted by 93 Ski Nautique 93 Ski Nautique wrote:

Excellent, I'm hearing that West Marine might sell extruded PVC. If that doesn't work, I've got some treated marine grade plywood from a Triton snowmobile trailer. That would probably make an excellent seat base..

Sorry, but West is the very last place I shop for marine items. Their prices are bad and their "advisers" lack any knowledge. Go with the plywood as mentioned and do CPES it. Marine grade is NOT needed.


54 Atom


77 Tique

64 X55 Dunphy

Keep it original, Pete
<
Back to Top
KRoundy View Drop Down
Platinum Member
Platinum Member
Avatar

Joined: August-23-2010
Location: Lake Stevens
Status: Offline
Points: 1702
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote KRoundy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August-29-2015 at 12:31pm
If you want the plastic stuff just type "rigid PVC sheet" into Google and find a local supplier. Or go with plywood and never deal with it again.
Previous: 1993 Electric Blue/Charcoal Ski Nautique
Current: 2016 Ski Nautique 200 Open Bow
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Copyright 2024 | Bagley Productions, LLC