1993 SN seat bottom source?
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Topic: 1993 SN seat bottom source?
Posted By: 93 Ski Nautique
Subject: 1993 SN seat bottom source?
Date Posted: August-25-2015 at 4:14pm
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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!! |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date 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. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-25-2015 at 9:29pm
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. ------------- /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 < |
93 Ski Nautique wrote:Posted By: 93 Ski Nautique
Date Posted: August-26-2015 at 4:56pm
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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. 
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Posted By: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-26-2015 at 6:27pm
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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 |
Posted By: 93 Ski Nautique
Date 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.. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-26-2015 at 9:15pm
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. ------------- /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: KRoundy
Date Posted: August-29-2015 at 12:31pm
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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 |