Seating

[dmhoj]

I just acquired my winter project-1984 Velocity 22'. I am re-doing the works. I have everything figured out how I want it set up, but I am stuck on the front seats. I don't like the original ones, I feel they look old. I was hoping to go with a car-style bucket seat. Something like a Recaro or something, but I think the seatback maybe too high. Where I work there is an in-house upholsterer, so I don't need a brand new package. Could i ask anyone for some input? Thanks-Dave:o

[Hunter]

Unless you're on the west coast, finding a good uphostery shop seems challenging. Global searches come up pretty empty. Hot Boat's most recent has an article in it worth reading.

If you find a good place, let me know. My vinyl has a beige tone rather than the grey I specified and I'm ready to can it - baby with the bathwater!

[Techno]

You can make your own frames, buckets, or whatever they're called out of Klegecell and glass.
Another winter project for me.
To get ideas of what you want without knowing, look at any picture you can find of the interior of a boat.
the best one I saw was a diamond pattern. I didn't like it only because it looks expensive, but it looked great.

If the closed cell foam seems too expensive check Mcmaster carr. I checked localy and in their catalog, they were cheaper but you have to check the various types they sell.
closed cell foam can also be glued to itself and sculpted to form the seat look. THe cover would still have to be stitched to some degree to mimic the shape. Thats why I gave up on the diamond pattern.

[22VelocityProMax300]

I have a 1985 Steve Stepp Velocity,Two years ago I was tired of the look of the original dark blue seating and white piping trim.It made the whole interior look dated. I had a local Milwaukee trim shop re trim my seats in white vinyl with dark blue piping. This made the interior come alive.The seats that Steve Stepp used for his front seats are some of the most confortable and offer great lateral support.If your wood and foam are in good shape,the cost will be substantially less.The guy I used did a beautiful job with one exception,he didn't use Monel staples.He was reasonable,he only charged 450 for the front 2 bucket seats and the rear bench. Just one other thought,I changed out the original gauges and put in white faced Gaffrig's with blue bezels to match the carpeting and the blue piping on the seats.It adds the final touch.