1976 SN rear seat
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Printed Date: January-22-2025 at 6:53pm
Topic: 1976 SN rear seat
Posted By: Fabcon
Subject: 1976 SN rear seat
Date Posted: May-14-2013 at 10:47pm
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I am going to be putting a rear seat in. Would like to see what others have done to get some ideas. Please post some pictures of what is in your 1970 to 1979 SN. Thanks ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-15-2013 at 7:18pm
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This is the way the factory did them originally. Upholstered foam for both the back and bottom. http://s133.photobucket.com/user/brainard_bucket_bucket/media/tiquebackseat1.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: May-18-2013 at 11:30am
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I think I am going to try and make a seat with some storage for ropes and vests. Thinking maybe 7 inches deep and 16 inches wide. ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-18-2013 at 1:19pm
Phil, You could make an L shaped upholstered foam seat bottom to cover this box you want to make. At least it would look original!!   ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Fabcon wrote:Posted By: Bilgewiper
Date Posted: May-18-2013 at 1:58pm
I built this on my my '78. I wanted storage under the seat bottom.  
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: May-18-2013 at 2:49pm
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Nice Job! Did you do your own upholstery? I like the blue piping. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: May-18-2013 at 4:01pm
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That is just what i was thinking. How deep did you make it. It turned out very nice. ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: Bilgewiper
Date Posted: May-19-2013 at 4:17pm
| guessing it was 6"-8" (sold boat so can't go measure, sorry). Had the boat upholstered by a local shop. If my memory serves me right I think I payed about $1100 total (2012)including new foam on rear and observers seat. |
Posted By: Miss-B-Haven
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 4:10pm
I did my own as well in our 77', and I made a storage area underneath. I made the front base 6", and the rear base 3.5 for a more comfortable angled sitting position. I used a thinner high density foam and it turned out really nice. I re-upholstered the entire boat at the same time, and the materials were just under $600 with alot of time involved. Before anyone comments, the skylon front anchor is attached there only for to and from the lake. I have a strap that goes around the bow when the boat is in the water. Thank you   ------------- KEEP'N THE "KOOL" IN OLD SKOOL |
Posted By: HatterBee
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 4:54pm
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Bryan, I like that interior. I am redoing my 77 SN and will be getting to the upholstery in the winter or next year, but can you please take a few more pictures of your interior and that custom back seat. You can post them or email them. Thanks a lot. Allen allenwwilson @ gmail dot com ------------- 1977 Ski Nautique Under Re-construction http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25004&title=1977-ski-nautique-rebuild" rel="nofollow - My Rebuild Thread |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 5:15pm
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Yes, any photos of when sewing the skins together and also the fitting process would be very much appreciated, am just about to have a go at making my own once the vinyl arrives.. ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Miss-B-Haven
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 8:05pm
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Thanks guys, I started off by pulling the old covers off and making patterns with a little extra hanging over out of old bed sheets. The vinyl will stretch, so you want the patterns precise, and somewhat tight. Then I got the vinyl and made a removable slip cover for my required throw floatation devise/seat pillow since it was the smallest material required. Take your time, because once you sew the vinyl, that piece is ruined if it doesn't fit. I will post.a few more pics later. ------------- KEEP'N THE "KOOL" IN OLD SKOOL |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 8:23pm
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I made an elevated rear seat base for my Ski Tique and it came out nice. I carpeted the top so it could be used as a step, and intended to put hinges on the whole base so it could tilt forward to reveal some storage space underneath. In reality, there just isnt that much storage space to be gained back there, and the last thing I decided I needed was another set of hinges to trip over. Only original style, big vinyl covered foam seats in the back of my vintage boats from now on. Preferably covered in original style vinyl! The new seat I just had made for my '80:  ------------- |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 8:31pm
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Tim, That came out very nice. Donald |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-21-2013 at 8:34pm
 ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Fabcon
Date Posted: September-28-2013 at 8:39pm
Well it has been a very short summer. But i finally had time to take some pics. Here is the rear seat that i ended up making for the 1976 SN.   ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1984 Barefoot Nautique (Parting Out) |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: September-29-2013 at 8:12am
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Wow nice job!!! ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: DrStevens
Date Posted: September-29-2013 at 9:49am
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Posted By: baitkiller
Date Posted: September-29-2013 at 10:15am
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Graham, there is a recent thread on here of a guy with, I think an '81? His rear seat is awesome and I am sooooo gonna steal his design. Tilted back, with cup holders on the sides and the center section removes so skiers can ingress / egress without stepping on the cushions. I had some ideas of my own but this was better. Ill look for the link. John ------------- Jesus was a bare-footer............. |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: September-29-2013 at 4:53pm
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Hi John, yes mate would be interested in seeing that. Progress has been pretty slow with my upholstery since joining fatherhood. Ive finished both drivers seat skins and fitted the base one - am pleased how its coming along but havent started on anything for the back of the boat yet.. ------------- '82 Ski Tique |
Posted By: gR@HaM
Date Posted: September-29-2013 at 5:14pm
PLus Ive been a bit busy this weekend with other priorities!!  http://s258.photobucket.com/user/graham22k/media/20130929_160832_resized_1_zpsbb7e253f.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- '82 Ski Tique |