Looking for help with interior....

[stant1man]

Hi Folks,

I managed to pick up a Fletcher Bravo GTO 17ft speedboat last year, i got it for a really low price as the floor was rotten and it had no interior.

I have so far completed the following with instructions given to me last year. My gosh that epoxy resin aint cheap!

I have completely rebuilt the floor and it looks like I would expect a new floor to look. I have fabricated wooden panels for my dash and will be getting them covered in foam and leather look vinyl.

I still have to fabricate the back seats and the side panels. Im looking for ideas to do this nice. I pretty much have a blank canvas to work with so perhaps you guys can help me with it.

I have absolutely no idea how to construct seats for a marine environment and your help here would be fantastic!

I have pictures of the boat as it is at the moment if that would help you to help me....

Warm Regards


Stan

[kmorin]

stant1man, seats are to back-to-back? bench athwart the stern/transom? Seating for two- three? four? anchored to deck? opening and folding into bench seats from a back to back? a few details missing to surmise your seats.

Generally, you could follow the dash and ceiling panel idea- this method usually anchors the covered panels to a framed flange similar to bulkhead only three planes- kick panel; seat; seatback. Plywood with foam and covering where the foam is 3" in seat bottom and 2" at back and only 1" or 1/2" at kick panel. Or ply covered/finished in resin or gelcoat with separate cushions? The loose cushion method allows an furnishing shop to make cushions, ply and finish done inside the hull.

Plenty here to ask; not much to suggest unless the target can get more stable.

Cheers,
kmorin