Design Question: Seat height from deck

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  1. Billymac
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    I'm designing a 25' sports cruiser; The seat heights are a little high on my plans(to make space for a single berth underneath); including cushion, what is the 'average' height from floor for (outside)deck seating?

    Thanks

    Will
     
    Billymac, Jul 10, 2006
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    17" is a good number.
     
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    I have build some boats and have used 40cm of height for seatings.
     
    chan, Jul 11, 2006
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    Uh oh. My seats are more like 25-30" high. I might have to deepen the hull. Headroom is important; I don't see the point of scraping the roof when you can add half a foot and be totally comfortable
     
    Billymac, Jul 11, 2006
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