7 Best Boat Chairs

An important role in the fishing process is played not only by high-quality gear, but also by a comfortable body position. After all, this activity cannot be called dynamic - people sit in one position for a long time, which is not very comfortable and even harmful. It is possible to make the process more comfortable without spending a lot of money. To do this, it’s worth making a PVC boat chair with your own hands, which will meet all the owner’s requirements. After all, only a comfortable and high-quality product can prevent the appearance of pain from prolonged stress on the back.

DIY manufacturing steps

A homemade boat seat is not complicated in design; you don’t need a special tool to make it.
The first thing you need to do is determine exactly the type of chair, its functionality, and only then you can start making a drawing and selecting materials. During the work process, you must strictly follow the selected instructions. The procedure for making a rocking chair from different materials with your own hands

Create a drawing

The drawing will help you not to make a mistake with the dimensions and make a chair of the required shape exactly to the size of the boat. For the lower part of the seat, measure the distance between the two cylinders when inflated. To create a drawing you need to prepare:

pencil;
ruler;
measuring tape;
a large piece of paper (the seat should be drawn in full size).

On various thematic forums you can find ready-made seat patterns designed for different sizes of boats. In this case, the drawing can not be printed, but simply transferred to paper in real size.

Required materials and tools

In addition to the ready-made drawing for making a soft seat, the master will need:

plywood, boards, tubes for the frame of the back and seat;
soft foam rubber or polystyrene foam for filler;
upholstery fabric (PVC, vinyl, leatherette, genuine leather);
special strong thread;
waterproof “moment” type adhesive;
furniture nails, staples for staplers;
varnish or water-repellent impregnation;
metal fasteners, folding mechanism, corners;
swivel mechanism (can be found in the furniture fittings department).

List of required tools:

electric jigsaw;
drill or screwdriver;
sanding machine or set of sandpaper;
scissors, knife;
a set of needles;
construction stapler.

Build process

For convenience, you can cut out patterns for the cover and individual parts on whatman paper or thick cardboard. Then it will be convenient to try them on on a boat or adjust the sizes during operation. Assembly instructions:

Cut out the frame of the future seat and back from plywood. Connect them together and test ease of use. Self-tapping screws, screws, nails and other fasteners are recommended for fastening. Thoroughly sand the wooden parts and coat them with several layers of varnish and let the product dry. In this form, the chair could already be placed on a PVC boat if a soft version was planned. Cut the soft inserts to the size of the parts, nail or glue the filler for secure fastening. The polystyrene sheets are stapled to each layer separately. Start transferring patterns to fabric

The cover should fit tightly around the soft frame, so it is important to adjust the joints and corners. To make it more convenient to work with the fabric, leave an allowance of 2-3 centimeters on each edge. Sew the seams manually or on a sewing machine; for strength, you can treat the joints with sealant

The cover can be one-piece and completely fit the seat frame, or it can be made in the form of separate soft elements on a hard chair. Secure upholstery using furniture nails or staples

Sew the seams manually or on a sewing machine; for strength, you can treat the joints with sealant. The cover can be one-piece and completely fit the seat frame, or it can be made in the form of separate soft elements on a hard chair. Secure the upholstery using furniture nails or staples.

Cut blanks from plywood, sand and varnish

Prepare soft parts, attach to workpieces

Cover the frame with fabric

Step-by-step instruction

Assembling a homemade chair does not cause any difficulties for those who have had to deal with it at least once. To get started, you need minimal knowledge of drawing and use of tools.

If you don’t know how to make drawings or don’t want to spend a lot of time making a chair from scratch, you can make it based on a regular office chair.

It can be converted quite simply without any skills. Simply unscrew or saw off the legs from it, and then install it in the same way as if you were installing a homemade chair (instructions below). The easiest way to make swivel chairs is from these chairs. You can also very easily make a boat seat with a folding back from office chairs. To do this, you need to follow these steps.

Take a chair and saw off the legs, they will no longer be useful to you.
Saw off the back of the chair so that tubes 3-5 cm long protrude from the side of the seat. Saw off carefully so that there are no nicks, and if they appear, sharpen them with sandpaper or a file.
Buy 2 loops with snaps. Use them to reattach the backrest and seat. Before fastening, do not forget about which way the back will fold. The most comfortable option is when it folds back, and the most compact when it lies on top of the chair seat.
After all these manipulations, proceed to installing the chair in your boat (instructions below).

The complete process for making a DIY boat chair is as follows.

First you need to create a drawing of the future structure. All boats are different, so it is impossible to make a universal drawing. Carefully measure the dimensions of your boat, and then, based on the measurements, select the most suitable parameters for the chair itself. For greatest convenience, draw a separate frame of the structure, and then a separate, finished structure to better understand what needs to be assembled and how.
Do not forget that to create a drawing you must decide on the type of chair (hard, soft, etc.).
After creating the miniature, transfer all the data to Whatman paper in real sizes. This will be the template for cutting the fabric.
Once you have transferred all the data to whatman paper, you can begin manufacturing parts. Take the templates and use them to cut out the necessary parts from durable PVC fabric.
Once you have all the pieces for the sheathing, they can be joined according to your drawing (use the strongest threads you can find).
When you have a full-fledged cover, you need to strengthen all the seams. You can use different methods, but the most effective are shoe adhesive, or better yet, construction glue and insulating construction tape (you need to choose one of the two). Use glue or tape to go over all the seams and joints of your cover, then, if it was glue, leave it to dry for a day in a dry place.

Your case is ready, now it's time to think about filling it. You can make a hard chair by making a frame for it according to your drawings, you can stuff the upholstery with something soft (foam rubber or something similar), or you can make the chair inflatable. To do this, you need to fulfill several more conditions.

If you are making an inflatable seat, you, of course, do not need a frame.
Install an air valve in a convenient location to make inflation more convenient. After this, go over the sealant again and wait until it hardens completely.
Once the entire structure is sealed, you need to check it. Inflate your seat, and then place it in a container of water. If everything is fine and the chair does not go down, then you can begin installing it on the boat. If there are problems with tightness, simply fix them with sealant.

If you decide not to make an inflatable chair, then you should stuff it with something. Foam rubber is best suited for this purpose. Some people use padding polyester, but this should not be done. Due to frequent use, it quickly becomes tangled, and then you have to rip the chair apart to untangle them. To fill the chair you need to do the following:

Sew the chair completely, leaving only one hole (5-8 cm in diameter) to fill the seat. Since the seat is not inflatable, you will not need maximum tightness. An ordinary seam with a strong thread is enough; at most, then go over this seam with glue for strength.
Now you need to prepare the “filling”, depending on your preferences. If you want a chair that is not very soft, but elastic, then you should fill it with layers of foam rubber of the maximum size that you can push through the filling hole. If you want it to be soft, cut the filling into small cubes.
Once you have completed the filling procedure, sew up the hole and go over the seam with glue to add strength.

Rigid structures

Standard seats for boats are, in most cases, rigid structures. They differ according to the type of material from which they are made:

Multilayer baked plywood, additionally treated with waterproof varnish.

Plastic. But such materials are used extremely rarely, and they can only be found on boats of certain manufacturers. Textolite is also sometimes used.

The first option is more common not only due to its price category, but also to its reliability, which some skeptics may doubt. The fact is that to make the seat, plywood is used, impregnated with a special compound not only in the layers, but also at the ends. Therefore, long-term operation of this design is ensured.

In addition to the material used for manufacturing, hard seats differ in the type of fastening. Stationary options are very convenient, allowing them to move freely along the entire length of the cylinders on guides built into the structure.

Possibilities of permanent fastenings

The stationary option is very convenient using special inserts in the cylinders. In this case, the seat is inserted into them, on a boat that has not yet been inflated, and then it will be securely fixed due to the pressure created in the cylinders.

Seat on rails

This is the second type of stationary seat attachment, which uses monolithic rails made of durable plastic, attached to both cylinders. They can be mounted either along the entire length or in small segments, due to which the seat in the boat can be rearranged from the stern to the middle. This option is convenient because it opens up the possibility of placing passengers and cargo along the entire length of the boat, which in turn makes it easier to switch to planing mode.

Lace-up fastening

In principle, this is a reliable mounting option, but in this case you will have to spend more time on their installation. In addition, the eyelets to which the cord is attached may tear over time and metal rings will begin to fall out of them. Therefore, more advanced manufacturers abandoned this use case.

Installation

Installing a chair in a PVC boat is a responsible and painstaking process. Here you need to act very carefully so as not to damage the boat itself.

There are several options for installing a seat in a swimming device:

Rotary models are installed on cylinders and are mounted with special holders for stands.
Once the stands are installed, you can begin attaching the rotating device. This workflow is considered the most problematic.
After installing this mechanism, it must be checked for functionality, and then proceed with the installation of the chair. The seat is simply screwed to the mechanism with 4 screws.
Soft models are attached to the seat with two strong . This installation method is quite fast and convenient.

Regardless of the type of seat, it is worth installing a seat stand in a PVC boat. It can be made from aluminum tubes. To fix the stand with bolts, the tubes are moved in different directions.

Product requirements

A DIY PVC boat chair must meet certain requirements. The main thing is the maximum load on it. The durability and reliability of the product depend on this indicator

The minimum load that the simplest designs can withstand is from 60 kg, but it is better to take models designed for 110–120 kg, so as not to break them if you move carelessly. The width and height of the backrest are selected individually, taking into account the characteristics of use and the personal preferences of the owner

The type of fastening can be as follows:

in the space between the sides at the standard points for fixing the cans;
with a clamp on an already installed transverse seat;
combined with support on a hard floor in a boat.

PVC tubes, duralumin, thin-walled steel tubes or multilayer plywood can be used for the frame. Any material that is not afraid of moisture, weighs little, but has a good margin of safety is recommended.

Maximum load on the product Mounting type

Exploitation

In order for a hand-made swimming chair to serve you much longer, you need to monitor and care for it. If abrasions appear on the product over time, it is recommended to apply additional protection .

Advice : if you fish a lot, try making a table for the boat as well. In nature, a folding table or a convenient table for a laptop can also come in handy.

Seats for PVC boats - types, recommendations for selection

Most often, rigid types are used as seats for PVC boats - benches or special swivel and folding chairs with backs.

Hard seats for PVC boats. The regular ones included in the standard package are most often rigid ones made of moisture-resistant plywood or plastic. Seat fasteners can be stationary or movable. Stationary - when the fastener is glued to a specific place, and there is no way to move the bench. Movable - the so-called lykpaz-lyktros. Thanks to this fastener, the benches can be moved along the cylinders without difficulty.

This gives the seats the ability to move inside the boat's cockpit, passengers can be seated comfortably, and the cargo can be properly distributed when the boat motor is installed.

Tuning seats for PVC boats.

You must admit that it is not very comfortable to sit for a long time on a hard seat, which is included in the standard equipment of almost all boats. Discomfort is most often felt while riding, when the boat rides on a wave, and the hard seat bounces every blow of water against the side. To avoid discomfort, you can use one of two options for improving your seat.

Firstly, special seat pads are used to increase comfort. They can be either simple soft ones or with special compartments for additional gear. It’s very convenient; you can take a thermos of tea and a bottle of water with you into the boat, and be sure that all this will not roll along the bottom of the boat.

In addition to the option with an overlay, you can use special swivel chairs. They are installed quite simply. To do this, we take a special bracket, which, thanks to metal guides, can be easily pulled together on the seat.

Interestingly, inside such a bracket there is a bearing that allows the structure to freely rotate around its axis.

And the chair itself is already mounted on top of it.

The seat chosen for demonstration is equipped with a folding backrest made of plastic with soft inserts made of high-quality vinyl. The main advantage is that it can be installed on most models of PVC boats.

Konstantin Kozhushko, head of the SibLodki fishing store:

— Thanks to personal experience in using such a design, I advise all fishermen to mount such a mechanism not on one seat, but on two. The fact is that an installed chair can tip over when simply leaning on its back. The width of attaching one bench to the lyktros is not enough to hold the fisherman, but two benches are enough.

Types of inflatable chairs

Armchairs, as mentioned above, make staying on the boat more comfortable. Boat chairs come in two types: hard and soft. The first ones are made of plastic or metal. Inflatable chairs are soft. Inflatable chairs are divided based on their design. For installation in a boat, inflatable chairs are used that have a seat, a back, and in some cases armrests. Inflatable chairs with a bag design are inconvenient for installation in boats.

In addition, inflatable chairs differ in the type of covering. The velor-like coating is convenient because it does not slip.

However, contact with water is contraindicated for such a coating, since it quickly becomes unusable. The smooth coating of PVC film has dirt-repellent and water-repellent properties.

Advantages and disadvantages

In principle, absolutely successful models cannot exist. Advantages and disadvantages are purely subjective assessments. If a quality is perceived by some users as a disadvantage, then for others it is not considered significant. However, based on reviews from owners, it is possible to determine the pros and cons that are specific to inflatable chairs.

Any inflatable device is characterized by a relatively low mass. If it is possible to transport the boat by car, then you can not bleed air from the chambers. Loading and unloading chairs will not take much effort, because most of their volume is occupied by air. Another advantage succinctly follows from the described quality. It's about compactness. Space saving remains relevant both at the transportation stage and during the operation of the watercraft. Light PVC boats, unfortunately, cannot boast of “open spaces” for a fisherman.

Open flames or excessively high temperatures are considered destructive to vinyl chloride. The material is perfectly adapted to other environmental influences. PVC chairs remain durable even in conditions of high humidity. The fact that such devices are used not only for fishing was mentioned earlier, but since this advantage was veiled, it is necessary to once again recall its versatility.

Inflatable chairs also have disadvantages, and it does not matter what material is used, rubber or PVC. It must be remembered that if the surface comes into contact with sharp objects, the latter will become unusable. Inflatable chairs must be used carefully, following the rules even when attaching them to a boat. To be fair, we note that small holes can be repaired using special glue. Another disadvantage is the need to carry a pump with you. Without it, it is impossible to inflate the chair like an air mattress.

Installation Tips

The comfortable chair is ready, now it can be installed on the boat. The most popular method remains attaching to a standard bench in a PVC boat. To do this, fasteners in the form of a clamp with 2-4 clamping points are made from a steel angle. If you attach any standard swivel mechanism to it, you will get a comfortable swivel fishing chair. The advantage of this method is its versatility, the ability to quickly rearrange it on any type of boat. The only disadvantage is the excessive bulkiness of the design.

Stages of making a feeder chair with your own hands, finishing

Another popular method is to fasten one side overboard using a special belt or into a standard bench clamp, when the other end rests on the bottom of the boat. For this, a lightweight frame is made from a pipe (PVC of at least 25 mm can be used). In this case, the seat can be installed at any point of the boat, and there is room on the side for passage. The space under the chair is used to place a gas tank, fishing box and other belongings.

There are other ways to make a PVC boat chair with your own hands - from gluing an inflatable insert yourself to a frame one with a soft base, or using a ready-made office chair. The choice depends on the preferences of the owner of the vessel and experience in working with materials. It should be remembered that if you select a model with a rotating mechanism, it must be lubricated.

Make a frame

Attach the swivel mechanism Install the chair on the frame Fix the chair on the boat

Installation of the structure

The final stage is installing the chair in the boat. During the installation process, you should act carefully and slowly, otherwise you may damage the watercraft. The chair should stand level so as not to shift the center of gravity of the boat.

In order for the chair to stand securely in the boat, it must be fixed to the base. This applies not only to hard and soft products, but also to inflatable ones. The latest models are attached to the base using two straps.

To make the base, it is best to take a board impregnated with moisture protection or varnished. Then measure the distance between the cylinders and saw off the required piece of material. For reliability, the base should be secured to the bottom of the boat. To do this, make holes in the bottom of the tarpaulin and use self-tapping screws to fix the board in the right place. Then you need to attach a rotating mechanism to this section, check whether it works normally, and attach the resulting seat to it using screws.

Please note that the rotary mechanisms must be lubricated on time. If this rule is not followed, they often fail and simply stop. Such an unexpected breakdown can ruin your entire fishing trip.

Make a foundation

Secure the turning mechanism

Attach the chair to the base

Fix the structure on the boat

Chair folded

Ready-made PVC boat chair

Swivel platform for boat chair, PVC, black

A similar offer in this category is “Inflatable PVC chair green Max”.

Swivel platform for boat chair, PVC, black

The rotating platform for the chair in the boat is designed so that the fisherman can turn 360° without getting up from the seat. The device is a pocket into which a rotating plate is inserted. The platform is made of black plastic.

The seat position can be fixed using special devices. There are 8 positions. The size of the rotating plate is 17 by 17 cm, and the size of the lock is 21 by 18 cm. The height of the entire device is 4.5 cm. Country of origin: Russia.

The kit includes two bases (upper and lower) and a clamp. Bolts and other mounting hardware must be purchased separately.

How the device works

The fishing platform pocket is installed where the seat would be. It is fastened with bolts or screws. A plate is attached to it, and on top there is a seat directly. The result is an assembled structure. To remove the platform, you need to press a special lever.

The advantages of this mechanism:

— the turntable does not oxidize and does not corrode;

— there is a lock with which it is possible to secure the seat in a certain position;

— installation of the structure does not take much time and effort;

— the product is compact, so it is easy to take with you;

— the platform can be attached not only to the seat, but also to the bench;

— the mechanism is suitable for all types of chairs.

Adding a turntable to your boat design is easy. This happens very quickly. But such a device will make life much easier for fishermen. They won't have to turn in different directions. The seat will do this for them. This reduces the load on the fishermen's backs. The design is capable of rotating any model of chair.

The device is usually installed on boats. The platform is secured with self-tapping screws or bolts. It is also possible to install a special adapter for installation. Some fishermen install a stand for a seat or bench.

The presence of a rotating mechanism is very important if a person uses a spinning rod. In this case, the chair must be maneuverable in order to cast the bait in different directions.

Some anglers like to experiment and prefer to make the design themselves. But it's not so convenient. Such a device will be less reliable. In addition, production will take a lot of time, effort, and materials. Therefore, it is better to purchase the product in a specialized store so that you can go fishing in comfortable conditions.

Information about delivery:

Rotating platform for a chair on a boat, pvc, black art. 01670 in the online store Zatar-Msk.ru

We will deliver anywhere in Russia. We guarantee fast dispatch and high-quality packaging.

Contact our managers, they will help you choose a transport company, calculate the cost and delivery time to your location.

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Useful tips

Sooner or later, any lover of outdoor activities will be faced with choosing the most suitable chair for a boat. It is possible that the search circle will be narrowed to inflatable models, however, this will not simplify the task, since in fact the market is quite diverse. Advice can only be given by those fishermen who actually own a specific model and have experienced it in action. If you wish, you can visit the thematic forum and get comprehensive information. Analysis of the comments made it possible to identify a number of nuances that every potential buyer must take into account.

Even without knowing anything about the manufacturer and brand, you can say a lot about the quality of the device. A visual inspection will help you get the first idea. Pay attention to the quality and neatness of the seams. A strong seam is the key to impeccable service of the device; it must be aesthetically pleasing. But aesthetics is not valued for beauty. An even seam indicates smooth production and high quality products.

It is difficult to check the quality of PVC film without special tests. No one will allow you to subject the product to various loads in the store. But you can estimate the thickness of the film. The material must be durable and, therefore, dense. The situation is worse when ordering a chair through an online store. Here the buyer does not have the opportunity to check the product.

Quality indicators are specific to a particular manufacturer. If you have decided on a company, then the procedure continues by selecting the necessary parameters. The type of chair depends on the operating conditions. For example, an avid fisherman who can spend more than one hour waiting for catch will need a full-fledged functional device with a backrest and armrests. For short-term “squats”, you can take the simplest ottoman. The dimensions of the seat should correspond to the dimensions of the internal space of the boat, as well as your body composition and weight.

Pay attention to models such as MARKO BOATS, XRiver or AERO. No one can claim that these are the undoubted leaders in the inflatable chairs market, but at least manufacturers with these brands guarantee quality products. It is difficult to indicate the cost of a chair, since everything depends on its shape, material and functionality.

The cheapest models from these companies cost from 2,000 rubles. Expensive devices can cost up to 5,000 rubles.

Finally, the last tip is related to product care. A good chair is not only comfort, but also health. Sitting for long periods of time can leave negative consequences, so it is important to choose the right chair and know how to care for it. The owner’s task is made easier by the fact that the PVC material is resistant to sunlight, UV rays, moisture and is not even afraid of fuel getting on the surface. But in the latter case, it is recommended to remove any drops of gasoline as soon as possible.

Basic maintenance involves cleaning the surface. The material is treated with a brush and detergents. If long-term storage is required, it is advisable to remove the moisture with a dry cloth. Storing seats with air inside is preferred. When storing without air, it is recommended to periodically check the bending points of the material.

Remote control for pvc boat

On large boats, especially if they are not disassembled during the season and are stored on the water or on a boat trailer, it is quite possible to install a remote motor control. In this case, the control station is mounted on a special console, to which all necessary communications are connected:

- remote engine start,

- motor rotation control,

- engine throttle reverse control,

— trim control (motor tilt angle).

And also the necessary instruments: a tachometer, an on-board voltmeter and, possibly, a trim meter (it shows the angle of the engine). You can also install an echo sounder and navigator on the console. Depending on the design of the PVC boat, several options for such consoles have been developed.

How to choose an inflatable chair for a PVC boat

It is necessary to inspect the chair itself. All seams should be neat, not rough. Rough seams indicate low quality of the product. Such a product will soon become unusable. The PVC film used to produce the chair must be dense and durable. Inflatable chairs for sitting in a boat in most cases have a smooth surface.

Polyvinyl chloride is a fairly durable material that does not decompose over time, as it is resistant to environmental influences. However, the film is afraid of high temperatures and sharp objects. High temperatures can cause deformation of the chair and thinning of the film, which will result in rupture.

Also, when choosing an inflatable chair, it is necessary to take into account the physical parameters of the passenger, such as height, weight and build. Depending on this, a seat and chair of a certain thickness are selected.

Types of seats for PVC boats

Hard

As a rule, hard chairs are standard ones. They are fixed in one position or are movable, which allows them to move along the inflatable cylinders of the boat or around their axis.

This is very convenient, since this type of fastening allows you to turn in almost any direction.

It is installed on longitudinal panels located between the cylinders, or on special stands. If necessary, the location of the product can be changed by placing it in the stern or bow.

The seat can be installed on a special panel, where an autonomous rotation mechanism is installed, which is produced thanks to a bearing. It is made of stainless steel, and its performance is enhanced thanks to special lubricants.

Soft

With the help of a soft seat, you can quickly and easily resolve the issue of how passengers will be placed in the boat. In addition, with its help it is possible to perfectly provide space for additional seats.

At their core, soft seats are not much different from hard ones. The main difference in this case is that soft ones have special linings that increase the comfort of being in them; accordingly, a person will be able to stay in the boat for a longer time.

Inflatable

Today there are quite a lot of varieties of inflatable chairs for boats on sale. They are suitable for those boat owners who spend quite a lot of time in the boat.

They are of the following types:

Central rectangular inflatable pouf.
An inflatable cushion designed to be installed in the bow of a boat.
Oval inflatable chair.
Cushion for placement at the stern.
A cushion to be placed in the center of the boat.
Triangular cushion for the bow of a boat.
Pouf for installation in the nose, additionally equipped with a partition.
Cushion with backrest.
Inflatable chair with solid or frame backrest and so on.

Such products, as a rule, do not come with the boat; they have to be purchased separately and installed instead of rigid ones.

However, in this case it must be remembered that hard seats in a boat, especially when they are part of the structure, represent an element of a rigid frame. The fact is that they act as spacers between two cylinders.

If you remove them, the structure will end up not being rigid enough, which can play quite a cruel joke on the water. In this regard, when installing an inflatable chair, care must be taken to maintain the rigidity of the inflatable boat.

However, when using a soft inflatable seat, the comfort of being on the water increases significantly.

The most comfortable are products equipped with a backrest, as they can save a person’s back from serious stress. The seating structure can be different; often such chairs are equipped with special rigid belts to ensure that the service life of the device is as long as possible.

Types and features

There are many models of boat seats, but according to their main characteristics they can be divided into three groups:

Tough. Made from plastic or plywood. They can be folding, as well as with a rotating mechanism, which will allow the fisherman to install the product in the way that is convenient for him - it rotates 360 degrees. This seat is mounted on movable plates, so it can rotate in a circle. But due to the rigidity of the chair, your legs quickly begin to numb - sitting on it is not very comfortable. For convenience and space saving, the product folds, while the backrest does. This transformation is carried out using metal plates that are attached between the two specified elements.
Soft. Comfortable products that can be used on water and land. They are a rigid frame covered with a soft cover. This technology greatly increases the comfort of the chair. Models can also be folding and mounted on a rotating mechanism. However, their disadvantage is that they can jam at the most inopportune moment.
Inflatable. This is the simplest sitting option. The advantage of an inflatable chair or pillow is that it does not take up space when folded and is convenient to take with you everywhere: even on the shore you can sit and relax in comfort. However, it is worth remembering that such products are easy to pierce, so when sitting on them, sharp objects should be handled carefully. Inflatable chairs can also be equipped with a swivel mechanism.

Swivel seats are very comfortable, have a relatively low cost, but when rust appears, the mechanism begins to jam. Folding options are not subject to corrosion and are universal in terms of the fasteners used. Their disadvantage is the need to select them according to the individual characteristics of a person, otherwise their use will not be convenient.

You can make chairs for a PVC boat of the first two types with your own hands. Making such models will not take much time, and the result will delight the owner with its practicality and comfort.

Hard

Soft

Inflatable

Making a homemade seat for a rubber boat

The manufacturing process of an inflatable chair is as follows:

A drawing of the future product is created (you can find it on the Internet or draw it yourself).
The drawing of the product is transferred to paper in real dimensions.
The parts are cut strictly along the lines.
After making the template, the markings are transferred to the prepared fabric and cut out strictly along the contours.
The cut parts are sewn together with strong threads.
All connections are taped on the inside and outside.
A valve is installed at the bottom of the product to inflate the chair with air.
All parts are assembled into a single structure.
The final touch in making your own inflatable chair is to check the seams and joints for leaks. To do this, the seat is inflated and placed in a container of water.

Table for echo sounder in PVC boat

In addition to holders for spinning rods, some fishermen are thinking about purchasing various modifications of tables for echo sounders. The photo shows the three most popular options, from the simplest (UKB) to the multifunctional, which involves installing a lead battery up to 12 mAh.

It is the latter that can be considered the most functional. Thanks to a special belt, you can securely attach the battery to the echo sounder. This means that the wires from the battery will not stretch across the boat and interfere with fishing.

Peculiarities

The seat for the boat can be included in the standard structure of the watercraft or mounted separately as an option. In most cases, it is considered an excessive addition, and until the vessel has been tested on the water, owners consider it unnecessary to expand the equipment. Usually people think about buying a seat for the following reasons:

to improve the comfort of the boat;
to improve the steering position during steering;
to increase the time spent on the water while fishing.

Inflatable boats traditionally use 2 types of seats - hard and soft. They can be installed independently or used as part of the standard equipment of the watercraft. Soft seats are usually inflated and removed after use, and you don’t even need to take them with you if you plan to go fishing for a short period of time. Stationary options are secured between the sides even before the boat is inflated.

The standard package usually includes so-called banks - plywood benches laid horizontally and fixed on the cockpit or on the bow of the vessel. They are not suitable for sitting for a long time, which is why owners prefer to tune their watercraft for long-term fishing. In a regular non-inflatable boat, quick-release seats are most often installed, providing comfort while fishing and not requiring complicated dismantling.

PVC boat seats - types and possibilities

Conventionally, seats used on inflatable boats are divided into 2 types:

Rigid structures. As a rule, they come with the boat, but there are often models without them. In this case, making and installing such a seat yourself will not be difficult.
Soft. This is an inflatable type of seat sold in specialized stores. As a rule, these are removable models; they are installed only while using the boat.

Prices and selection criteria

Chair Boat Seat Style

The comfortable, high-quality seat from Boat Seat Style is very popular. It is easy and secure to install, has a folding plastic back, as well as soft vinyl inserts.

Suitable for most watercraft, thanks to the universal mounting system with 4 screws. This chair is compatible with optional swivel platforms. Its price is about 3 thousand rubles.

The High Back Series folding chair, equipped with an aluminum frame, is one of the most versatile and comfortable options.

It has inserts made of soft but wear-resistant vinyl, allowing you to use it most comfortably in any circumstances. Installation is possible both on a stationary and on a rotating base using four universal screws or bolts. Its price is now around 3,300 rubles.

In order not to make a mistake when choosing a seat for an inflatable boat, you need to know that rigid options have a solid frame in their design. It is made in the form of spacers that are attached to opposing cylinders. Therefore, dismantling such complete seats can somehow reduce the rigidity of the entire structure of the craft.

When choosing such devices, you should take into account many conditions, including the complexity and time of the future voyage. Therefore, the determining factor when choosing is the optimal correspondence of the width of the backrest and the entire seat to the weight and height parameters of a person.

If you choose a hard type of seat, then you need to know that the material for it can be either laminated plywood made of many layers, treated with a special impregnation, or textolite used by some companies.

Plywood has optimal strength and reliability characteristics. The use of impregnation to treat the frame of the chair not only on the outside, but also on the ends, protects it from swelling and prevents it from delaminating.

Chair “Standard S4”

The most optimal choice in terms of quality and comfort are the “Standard” S4 and “Standard” S6 seats, which have a soft inflatable base.

They can be easily inflated using a standard pump and are easy to transport, since when deflated and folded they require a minimum of space.

Due to the fact that they are mounted sideways, they can be installed both at the bow and stern or at the level of the oarlocks. Moreover, regardless of the installation location, they are equally securely secured inside the boat. For production, special boat material is used, with a density of 85-1100 g per m².

Thus, when choosing a chair for a PVC boat, you should be guided by many criteria such as: the design of the frame and fastenings, upholstery and base materials, their quality, ease and versatility of installation, compliance with a person’s individual build and, finally, the optimal price.

What is

If in a plastic or all-metal boat the seats are already installed at the factory and have a stationary design, then for PVC boats it is typical to use folding, collapsible seats. Features of the use of products depend on the size of the vessel, the type of bottom, and the method of attachment to the sides. There are several types of chairs:

Tough. Most often these are ready-made products made of plastic or plywood. They come in one piece and with folding backs, with a swivel mechanism and on a longitudinal slide. This type of seat is considered one of the most popular due to its simplicity and functionality. Hard chairs are not afraid of moisture, are quite durable and repairable. The disadvantages include a low level of comfort - the back becomes numb after a long swim.
Soft. The design is a frame covered with fabric and waterproof upholstery. Soft chairs can be considered ergonomic and optimal for frequent fishing trips or recreation. Their main disadvantages are their greater weight and the volume they occupy during transportation.
Inflatable. The products can often be found on simple rowing boats, where they fit perfectly due to their low weight and ease of installation in any hull. When inflated, these structures provide good comfort, but are not rigid enough during active activities. Such chairs are easy to damage with a knife or sharp hook when fishing.
Rotary. Any chair mounted on a swivel support increases the fisherman's mobility in the boat and makes seating more comfortable. The rotating mechanism of the product is a standard hinge from the furniture fittings or sporting goods department. The rotation angle is 360 degrees.
Foldable. Seats with such a backrest are convenient because they take up less space when not in use. The back side can be used as a table. To do this, use a regular swivel hinge or install a ready-made mechanism for folding the backrest from an old car seat.

Modern modifications of the Papasan chair, tips for assembly and placement
The key to choosing the type of seat for a boat will be its intended purpose. On long-distance expeditions, every gram counts, so a hard option is sufficient, while on a local body of water a comfortable soft chair with a swivel mechanism and an adjustable back will be more comfortable. When choosing a product for self-production, it is important to take into account your existing skills. If you have no work experience, the easiest way would be to make a soft or hard chair.

Boat manufacturers often offer accessories that include different types of seats. They can serve as an excellent blank for a homemade chair.

Hard

Soft Inflatable Rotary

Folding

What are they and what are they for?

Carrying a two- or three-seater rubber boat in an inflated state is quite easy - a man of average build can easily carry it several tens of meters, separating the car and the shore of a river or lake.
It is much more difficult to do this if the cockpit is filled with fishing gear and equipment, and an outboard motor is already attached to the transom. What to do? Should I remove the motor and carry all the equipment separately if I need to cross a small sandbank where there is a danger of damaging the bottom of the boat? This is extremely difficult to do.

Today you can find various wheels on sale. First of all, they differ in size and width. Experienced fishermen advise choosing wide, medium-sized wheels. Thanks to them, you can easily cross both areas with dense soil and sandy beaches - the wide wheels will not get bogged down.

It is important that both the wheels and mounts are made of materials that are not afraid of moisture. After all, they will be in the water most of the time.

Spinning rod holders in PVC boat

Every fisherman, while fishing from a PVC boat, constantly torments himself with the thought of where and how to safely transport spinning rods while driving.

Therefore, the selected holder model will solve the problem of placing several rods at once and save space in the boat.

One of the most popular options for such attachments in Novosibirsk are universal spinning rod holders made of wood with metal tubes. Such holders have a number of advantages.

Compatibility. Most of the handles of modern spinning rods will fit into the “glass” of the holder without any problems.

Fixation strength. The spinning rod will not fall out of the “glass” in a given position.

Versatility. Suitable for different boat models, easy to move to different place on it.

Installation. Fast and easy.

Usage. The main advantage of such a holder is its use both while stationary and while trolling. It is securely attached to the PVC cylinder of the boat, and does not dangle or become loose while moving through the water.

Field testing of a spinning rod holder for structural distortion and tackle flying out during waves.

Boat chairs and boat seats

The soft seats and armchairs presented in this section can be installed in the cockpit of both aluminum and plastic boats, and can also be fixed to the composite floor of an inflatable motor boat. All models of chairs for boats and seats for boats have a unified fastening, which, in the presence of special adapters, allows them to be used not only on board the vessel, but also on the shore. Any owner of a Progress, Crimea, Kazanka, Amur, Neptune, MKM or Yuzhanka boat can equip his boat with a seat with a swivel mechanism, as well as fix the chairs on posts of the required height. A large assortment allows the navigator to choose the most optimal set of seats for himself and make the boat’s cockpit as comfortable as possible.

The chair for the captain of the boat, as well as the seats for the passengers of the boat, are an important element of tuning the vessel and allow you to provide comfort during fishing or during a boat trip. The wide range of colors of the models makes it possible to equip both a fishing or hunting boat with a protective or camouflage color, as well as a pleasure boat, choosing the most suitable boat seat design to match the hull color.

In the catalog of our online store you can choose a boat chair with a folding backrest or without a backrest for compact placement on board. There is a whole line of models that can be installed in the cockpit of an open boat or on the deck of a boat with a cabin.

Most models are made on the basis of articulated molded plastic surfaces that replicate the anatomical features of the human body. Some of the soft seats on the boats Crimea, Kazanka, Progress, etc. have additional reinforcements or a frame made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

All comfortable boat seats presented here are equipped with soft pads or integrated cushions made of special fine-pored foam covered with high-quality vinyl leatherette, adapted for use in marine conditions.

Each boat chair and any of the boat seats can be made swivel by equipping it with a special platform (spacer) of two plates, between which bearings are located. As a result, such a swivel chair can be rotated 360 degrees.

All chairs and seats in the lower part have holes for 4 screws, which are included in the basic package and can be placed on an existing flat section of the deck of boats, including models Crimea, Yuzhanka, Kazanka, Amur, Neptune, MKM, Progress, or on an element panel floor of an inflatable boat, as well as on a pedestal already installed on the vessel without any additional devices.

The stand for sitting the boat is not included in the kit and is selected from the catalog according to height. The optimal height of the chair is determined by adjustable or fixed height stands. If necessary, when tuning the boat, the height of the aluminum or steel rack can be reduced by cutting off the excess.

Sharing of boat seats equipped with racks and turntables is recommended at speeds up to 10 km/h!

Additional Information.

Drawing

Having decided on the requirements and type, it’s time to move on to creating a drawing. It allows you to assess the expected scope of work, record dimensions and facilitate the assembly process.

Option #1

The base will be a standard clamshell seat that is usually included with the boat.

First you need to cut off its inclined part, so that the longitudinal tubes protrude slightly beyond the landing board.
Having measured the width of the board, saw off the transversely installed tubes and dismantle the central part. In this case, it is important to choose the height to suit your dimensions so that the cut off tubes cause discomfort.
They are joined together using specially prepared inserts to match the diameter of the tubes.
We screw two screws into the holes for the tarpaulin on each side.
We make two coaxial holes in the tubes and board to which the seat is attached from below and connect the structure with bolts of the appropriate size. You can use a travel mat of the appropriate size to support your back. You can take a larger carpet, then the remaining part will cover the seat, which, by the way, will additionally make it more comfortable. This seat will be comfortable for people with back problems.

Option No. 2

This seat is literally made from scrap materials. In the space between the stern and bow we place an inflated “Volgov” camera, tied in the middle with a rope. For the seat, a fishing bag attached to the stern is used. But we must add that when using this method, you will need a counterweight: a backpack with an anchor or something else placed in the bow. If you can place such an improvised seat in the middle of the boat, then you can refuse this.

Option No. 3

In an inflatable boat of any size, you can construct a fairly comfortable foam cushion. We cut the material so that it fits evenly between two inflated cylinders, cover it with waterproof material, for example leatherette, and install it slightly below the sides of the boat, that is, its cylinders. If necessary, such an improvised seat can be raised to a more comfortable height by placing something under it.

How to make a PVC boat chair with your own hands, step-by-step instructions

Mounting the echo sounder sensor

Stable echo sounder readings at speed largely depend on the correctness and reliability of its mounting on the boat transom.

The lower edge of the transom board is in close proximity to the surface of the water, which makes it the most convenient place to place the mounting elements for the echo sounder sensor.

There are several options for brackets for the echo sounder sensor, which, thanks to a clamp, are attached to the PVC transom of the boat. The main differences between them are the availability of insurance. That is, at the moment of impact with the bottom or other underwater obstacles, thanks to a special mechanism, the bracket rod together with the sensor leans back.

Adviсe. First of all, the bracket you choose should be universal and quick-release. Must have mandatory immersion depth adjustment. The bracket fittings must be either metal or durable plastic so that it does not break when it hits the bottom or driftwood. If the bracket is metal, then its coating must be of high quality, that is, highly resistant to corrosion.