Alumaweld or other open sled seating question

[b0bbyg]

If you use Velcro could you just have small strips of spare Velcro to attach when the padding is off.  This would keep it fairly clean until you want the pad back on. Then just peel off again when you want to put the pads back on.  Might not work but would be better than having it exposed?

You could also have Velcro on the bottom of things you want fixed in the front during fishing season. Bucket, tackle box, small cooler with snacks,  kids   

[C-Money]

Could your wife throw a towel over one of these to lay on?

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[White Pass Outfitters]

I had the same problem, but a lounge chair will fit up front.
And you will be able to tow a tube behind your jet.
My boat is only 18' and it works just fine.

[7mmfan]

My plan is to start with something like that and see if she accepts it, or if there is still pressure for attached cushions. In reality, I don't mind the idea of having the ability to turn that bow into a full cushioned area that I could sleep on if I choose to camp on the boat or something like that. Will also give kiddos a place to snooze down the road.

I also struggle with blow up stuff like that in a boat that runs 35 mph because you have to find a way to secure it, and I'm not blowing it up and deflating it 10 times during the day.

[7mmfan]

I had the same problem, but a lounge chair will fit up front.
And you will be able to tow a tube behind your jet.
My boat is only 18' and it works just fine.

I like that, I may have to show my wife that one so she knows its doable. She doesn't have the vision that we do!

I know the jet will tow a tuber just fine, I've been involved in the process before. I do like the idea of having the propped lower unit, especially if I end up pulling 2 or 3 at a time. A 200 Yamaha with a prop will get them up and going no problem.

[RadSav]

I would think any good upholstery shop should be able to make you vinyl cushions.

[C-Money]

As far as a tube goes, it dose not take a lot of ponies to pull a tube. We pull a decent size tube with ease and plenty of speed with a 50hp prop. A wake board is probably different...that's where it may take a little more power to get someone up out of the hole. Never tried it on my boat.

[7mmfan]

I agree with the wake board deal, and that's not really my end goal. Neither my wife or I are big into that, or any of our friends. Maybe a knee board here and there. Potentially our kids may want to at some point, but since they don't exist yet, I'm not planning anything around that.

[7mmfan]

I would think any good upholstery shop should be able to make you vinyl cushions.

Good call. I've never looked into this, didn't know where to start. I just looked up 3 different places in Marysville that do stuff like this, so I'm on the right track now. Thanks.

[deerlick]

can I watch when you whip that tube and get yanked off the tiller, tubing isn't much fun in a straight line

[7mmfan]

I've had my fair share of tiller work, about 500 days worth. I'm not worried about it.

[j_h_nimrod]

can I watch when you whip that tube and get yanked off the tiller, tubing isn't much fun in a straight line

Not sure why this would make a difference?  Inertial force is the same and on a 200hp engine there will have to be a steering dampener.

[bullfisher]

Skip the alumaweld and head straight to Wooldridge in Seattle. Built better, better V, runs shallower, lighter boat and better warranty. And they'll build it the way you want it, including cushons.

[7mmfan]

I have considered Wooldridges, I'm just having a hard time finding one my price range. I'm shopping used boats currently and there aren't many. I think that says a lot about the quality and that people don't often get ride of them.

[bullfisher]

I hear ya, you'd think they were weldin these things outta gold.
I'll never own another alumaweld. Its worth a trip to the wooldridge factory just to know what the difference is.