1993 SN seat bottom source? |
Post Reply |
Author | |
93 Ski Nautique
Groupie Joined: September-10-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 45 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
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!! |
|
TRBenj
Grand Poobah Joined: June-29-2005 Location: NWCT Status: Offline Points: 21184 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Extruded PVC (XPVC)... Probably 1/2" thick. Trace the shape of the old one before you disassemble the cushion.
|
|
8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. |
|
93 Ski Nautique
Groupie Joined: September-10-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 45 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. |
|
KRoundy
Platinum Member Joined: August-23-2010 Location: Lake Stevens Status: Offline Points: 1702 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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 |
|
93 Ski Nautique
Groupie Joined: September-10-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 45 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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..
|
|
8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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. |
|
KRoundy
Platinum Member Joined: August-23-2010 Location: Lake Stevens Status: Offline Points: 1702 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
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 |
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |