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dependo
#1 Posted : Saturday, November 12, 2011 10:08:13 AM(UTC)
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I have been thinking about reworking my flybridge. ( don't read fastjeff). I was going to put carpet down & take out the one bench ( express model has smaller flybridge). I was thinking about using nice padded folding chairs . One for the captain & two for family. I would like everyone's thoughts if you think this seating would work seeing that it would not be bolted down. Keep in mind that we do river boating & the worst we see is someones wake. I use my lower helm most of the time anyway. Thanks, Wayne
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#2 Posted : Saturday, November 12, 2011 11:45:55 AM(UTC)
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I would re-think the carpet idea. They trap moisture (not good for the painted surface) and dirt. Unless, that is, you can arrange to roll it up between uses. You could fasten it with some snaps to keep it in place and which would allow you to take it up for quick storage. Chairs: no matter how good the stitching, the padding will get wet and raunchy...so, if you use them, fashion a waterproof cover (Sunbrella or vinyl) for them. Easy to make---just stitched along three sides.

I'll have to look in the garage but I think I have a pair of padded chairs left from my boat sale. They are the sturdy ones with the double legs. Cushions good shape (we always stored inside the boat), aluminum needs light sanding. Let me know if you are interested via PM or email.
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#3 Posted : Saturday, November 12, 2011 4:42:41 PM(UTC)
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Dependo,
I have carpet on my flybridge and it hasn't been a problem, but it is pretty well covered by the bimini. I don't know about the loose chairs.

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#4 Posted : Sunday, November 13, 2011 8:20:24 AM(UTC)
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We used 3 folding chairs on the bridge with no carpet up until I got the bench seat fixed. It worked fine. We're on the river also.
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#5 Posted : Monday, November 14, 2011 2:47:39 PM(UTC)
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Loose flybridge chairs would not be safe. I got some inexpensive chairs from Amazon. Prime members get free shipping. Finding sliders with the right diameter post holes was harder but I got some. My seat posts were permanent. It would have been a bigger mess to take them out than to find seats that fit.
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#6 Posted : Monday, November 14, 2011 9:45:57 PM(UTC)
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I will buy your bench seat if you decide to make the change
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:48:44 AM(UTC)
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We used a carpet on our cockpit deck all summer and are delighted at how well it worked. After pulling the rug up for the winter, the painted aluminum looked just fine--and it got wet regularly this summer (think Irene and etc.)

Jeff
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#8 Posted : Tuesday, November 15, 2011 11:58:29 AM(UTC)
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Stan, I will let you know on the bench seat.
Fastjeff, Thanks for the input on the carpet and not giving me a hard time for having a flybridge. Wayne
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#9 Posted : Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:05:40 PM(UTC)
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If he gave you a hard time, Wayne, I'd be there to back you up. Ordinarily brilliant and clear-thinking, FJ has a mysterious chink in his thinker when it comes to flybridges.
Joel Albert, Potomac MD
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#10 Posted : Friday, November 18, 2011 9:56:33 AM(UTC)
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On my 32fisherman I took out the bench put in a single pedestal. It made much room. For guests they get a bucket or fold up works fine. In 3 to 4s they got to hold on . 5 to 6s I'm the only fool top side getting a shower lol
HP Chadwick bay Sunset Bay lake Erie NY boat name Sunrise 32' f/b fisherman chry 318 twin blue bastards,28'express singel 318
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