Chairs for inflatable boats
PVC inflatable boats can be equipped with the most different types seats. They can be included as standard or installed individually and selected by the user based on personal preferences. PVC boat seats are conventionally divided into into two types:
- hard chairs;
- soft or inflatable chairs.
Before we talk about boat tuning and possible options chairs, let's see what usually comes included and what you have to work with. If anyone is not interested, it is better to immediately skip this section and go to the selection rules.
Standard seats are usually a hard type of seat. Such chairs differ not only in the material used for production, but also in the type of fastening. The mounts can be stationary or allow the chair to move using special guides along the cylinders.
The most common stationary option is attachment to cylinders using special glued inserts. With this method of fastening, the chair is fixed in the inserts, and by inflating the cylinders, its final and reliable self-fixation. Models of some inserts are equipped with special internal fasteners, which serve as additional means of holding the chair in the brackets. Rigid chairs are more convenient, which can be moved to almost any position using special guides. The material for the guides is monolithic PVC. The guides themselves are mounted along the entire length or in the form of separate segments.
There is a reliable, but less common lacing option. It is mainly used to equip budget options PVC boats. This type of fastening is less popular due to the significant time required to install the chair, as well as due to the instability of the eyes and metal rings.
It is more advisable to use soft or inflatable chairs to equip PVC boats. Distinctive features This type of seat is compact in size and mobile. They can be used not only in a boat, but also on land. This seat option is most often used instead of standard seats or as a kind of tuning.
The soft back relieves the back of the sitter and adds comfort. A special stop at the base of the soft chair makes this seat very stable and does not allow it to tip over.
A variety of soft seat designs allow you to choose the best option depending on your budget and individual preferences. Many soft seats are equipped with special stiffening belts or stiffening ribs. The use of special non-slip capes allows you to increase the level of comfort.
How to choose a chair
To do right choice need to know that hard chairs for inflatable boats are additional elements of a rigid frame. These are a kind of spacers that hold opposite cylinders. Removing the stock hard seats may slightly change the overall structural rigidity.
When selecting such accessories, it is necessary to take into account all sailing conditions and the degree of load. It is recommended to pay attention to the correspondence of build and height with the width of the back and seat of the chair. If the choice fell on a hard seat, then you should know that can be used as a material for such a chair:
- Multilayer laminated plywood, which is treated with a special impregnation;
- Textolite, which is used singly and only by certain manufacturers.
Standard S-4 and Standard S-6
The advantages of using multilayer plywood are sufficient strength and reliability. Not only the outer surfaces, but also the end parts are treated with impregnation. This helps protect the plywood from delamination and moisture accumulation.
Good and high-quality options are soft or inflatable seats "Standard" S4 And "Standard" S6. They are easily inflated using a pump pump, and when folded they take up minimal space. Both chairs can be used on land and in backpacking conditions.
These comfortable and soft seats are fastened with a spacer, which allows them to stay perfectly firmly inside the boat. You can choose the installation location: bow, stern, or oarlock level. Boat material is used for production with a density of 850 – 1100 g per m².
A comfortable and high-quality chair is in great demand Boat Seat Style. This simple and reliable design is attached to the seat and has a folding back made of plastic, as well as soft inserts made of high-quality vinyl. They can be equipped with most boat models. Installation is carried out using 4 self-tapping screws. An optional turntable can be used.
Self-tuning of chairs for PVC boats
Hard seats do not allow them to be used for a long time with a feeling of comfort. The use of special pads, which are attached using special adhesive tapes, helps to correct the situation. Such linings, due to the insertion of sheet foam rubber or polyurethane foam, make the seats softer and have good thermal insulation. The special material from which the outer part is made has water-repellent properties.
A convenient option is to install an additional chair equipped with a reclining backrest. By structural properties they are similar to regular ones fishing chairs and are attached to hard seats. If you make them rotate 180°, they become very convenient components. Such seats are attached with bolts to a rigid seat. The inside of the bracket has a bearing that rotates the axle.
Installation of a rotating device - video
Self-installation of the chair on the inflatable boat must be carried out in accordance with certain rules and instructions. The hardest thing to do correct installation rotating device in a PVC inflatable boat. The following video instructions will allow you to complete the entire installation correctly and as easily as possible:
When fishing, fishermen spend a lot of time sitting almost motionless in a boat for hours. Sitting on anything is not only uncomfortable, but also harmful to health. This can even cause a healthy person’s back to become tired and their legs to go numb.
An uncomfortable body position interferes with concentration on the fishing process itself. A high-quality device can protect the fisherman’s back from prolonged loads and from blowing wind.
Hardhave the following advantages:
- High degree of convenience use.
- Versatility, allowing you to mount such a device in any position.
- Relatively cheap price.
Among their disadvantages, many users include the jamming of the turning mechanism that appears over time, which is caused by the formation of rust on the bearing of the turning mechanism.
Folding devices also have their advantages:
- Foldable design, allowing you to instantly unfold such a seat in a boat
- Anti-corrosion materials not exposed to water
- Versatility in terms of the fasteners used
- Possibility among a wide selection of models with a reasonable price.
The disadvantages include the need to select such a device preferably for individual characteristics, since the backrest inclination of such chairs is different and is not equally comfortable for all users.
Kinds
Inflatable seat
PVC boats can be equipped with various types of seats. They can be included in the kit or installed by the owner himself according to his own preferences.
As a rule, they are divided into two types:
- With a rigid frame.
- Inflatable, soft seats.
Hard seats usually come with the boat when purchased. Their distinctive feature is not only the material from which they are made, but also the design of attachment to the boat. It can be stationary or sliding, thanks to which the chair is able to move along the boat.
A more rational solution for equipping PVC boats are soft inflatable seats. Their distinctive features are small in size and easy to transport.
They are versatile and can be used both on water and on land. This type of chair is very popular as a replacement for standard “stools” when upgrading. They are equipped with a special support at their base, which prevents a sitting person from turning over. And their soft backs help relieve back strain and provide comfort.
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, 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.
How to install?
The most popular option for attaching it to cylinders is mounting on insert mounts. This installation option is achieved by fixing the chair into special inserts on the boat.
Moreover, the fastener is inserted into the lowered watercraft, and after filling the cylinders to the maximum, the fasteners are tightened under pressure and ensure reliable fixation of the seat. Some versions of inserts are equipped with additional fixing elements, as a safety fastener with additional fixation of the seat on the brackets.
More comfortable to use are chairs with a rigid base, which have freedom of movement of the boat along and across, thanks to the system of guides on which they are installed.
Solid PVC is used as guide material. These guides can be attached either along the entire length of the boat or as independent segments.
There is also a less popular, but no less reliable fastening option - the lacing method. It is usually used in inexpensive, small PVC boats. In addition, such a fastening requires preliminary preparation for installing the seat, and also does not provide maximum rigidity of the eyes and metal rings, which predetermined its unpopularity.
How to do it yourself?
Installation of such a device in a PVC boat- this is, as a rule, not a very complicated procedure that requires standard tools that are available in every home: a pair of standard flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, or a set with an electric screwdriver - that’s all you need.
Different models use different mounting designs for installation. In the case of a swivel chair, at the first stage, mounts for the stand are mounted on the cylinders.
The design of some models already includes them and can significantly facilitate the installation of fasteners of any type for a PVC boat. They are usually made of aluminum pipes, and the design allows them to be adapted to any width of cylinders.
The pipes must be spread in different directions until they fit tightly into the cylinders and secured with bolts to adjust the position. The entire operation takes a minimum of time and effort.
At the next stage, you can screw the rotation mechanism onto the installed stand. It is usually installed immediately behind the stand to check the compatibility and performance of the entire structure.
The seat itself can be secured with 3-4 bolts or self-tapping screws right before going out on the water. This is not such a quick process, especially if you do not use a special tool such as an electric screwdriver each time, so immediately after purchase, many people upgrade the holes for attaching the chair to nuts and studs.
- Wide selection of soft designs gives you the opportunity to choose the best option according to price and personal preferences of the buyer. Most of these seats come with special belts and metal ribs to ensure maximum reliability and rigidity of the structure. The straps also serve as a good way to secure the cover for a chair made of non-slip material.
- On the rotation device Any type of seat can be installed - both inflatable soft and folding hard, the main condition for this is the presence of a universal seat.
- Both soft and inflatable seats have optimal performance properties. The first ones have a plastic or aluminum base with waterproof vinyl printed on it. And inflatable chairs are inflated with a simple frog pump, they are the lightest and most compact when folded, which is very convenient for transportation. Both options are firmly mounted side by side, between the cylinders without changing the design of the boat.
- Soft seats have various ways fastenings depending on the company. One of the most convenient options is to secure the chair on a stand with two high-strength belts. This procedure requires a minimum of time, so the soft chairs are convenient not only because of their simplicity of design, but also because of the speed and ease of installation.
PVC boats have almost completely replaced rubber inflatable boats. And this can be explained very simply, because they are more reliable, less susceptible to punctures, and more easily withstand the effects of water; this concerns not only the material itself, but also the adhesive and welding seams. In addition, PVC inflatable boats can easily accommodate different kinds seats.
Moreover, the seats can be included with the inflatable boat or be independently installed. The choice of seat for a boat depends on individual comfort.
Types of seats for PVC boats
Conditional boat seats are divided into two types:
- Tough.
- Soft inflatable.
Hard seats
Most of the PVC boat seats are made in a rigid version. They differ mainly in fastening and material of manufacture.
Rigid analogues are mounted both permanently, thanks to which the seat becomes motionless, and have a mount on guides that allow it to move along the cylinders.
Hard seats attached in different ways.
Usually fishermen spend more than one hour in a boat, but sitting on a hard surface for several hours in a row is not so comfortable - your buttocks begin to ache, your back ache, your legs become numb. And if there is no comfort, then there is no time for fishing. And often, due to accumulated fatigue, you have to miss the active bite at dawn. Therefore, the solution would be a soft inflatable seat for a swimming vessel.
- Central rectangular pouf,
- Inflatable pillow in the bow of the boat,
- Triangle at the bow of the boat,
- Oval inflatable,
- Pouf with partition, nasal,
- stern cushion,
- center cushion,
- Back cushion,
- Inflatable chair with a back (solid or frame).
The most common option for soft seats are PVC seats in the form of armchairs. Such seats do not come with boats, but are installed as tuning instead of standard hard ones.
But in this case, it is necessary to understand that the rigid seats in a PVC inflatable boat are part of the design and are a part of the rigid frame of the vessel. They act as spacers between two opposite cylinders. Therefore, if they are removed, the entire rigidity of the structure will suffer. But still, after installing soft seats, comfort while swimming and fishing clearly increases. An important advantage of soft seats is also the presence of a soft back. It is she who saves a person’s back from stress.
The designs of soft seats with PVC backrest may vary. They are often equipped with special rigid belts.
PVC Inflatable Boat Seat has the following advantages:
- saves space inside the vessel,
- does not create problems during transportation,
- does not have much weight and dimensions,
- It is easily brought into working position and quickly assembled.
- the inflatable product has an attractive price that is affordable to most shipowners.
Installation of an upholstered chair
After purchase, you should screw the mount to the chair. Once you arrive, all you need to do is use the mount as a grip. It only takes a few seconds to install the chair on the tank. If there is a need to move the chair to another location, it can be removed as quickly as it was installed. Remember only one important detail: install the chair only in such a way that the moving mount was at the back. If you install it in the opposite way, the fastening guides will interfere with your legs, and when the boat picks up speed, the chair will begin to move back.
The benefits of a chair in a PVC boat are felt most fully with rigidly fixed cans. Each angler can make these fastenings independently. Don’t be afraid of novelty, responsibility and ignorance of the stages of working with glue.
How to glue can mounts?
If you can’t find a suitable mount via the Internet, you can make the jars yourself. To do this you need to get laminated plywood 20 mm thick. The ends of the can are freed from the chamfer and covered with varnish, for example, bitumen. Then you need to determine the location of the adhesive fastening. To do this, put fasteners on the ends of the can and set them apart for clarity between slightly lowered cylinders.
The seat with the fastening should be positioned parallel to the bottom of the PVC boat and press slightly on the cylinders. The can must be secured in this way, otherwise it will turn inside out under any load. Once the optimal position has been found, the height of the can mounts above the bottom of the PVC boat is noted. ballpoint pen. A ruler is used to level the height of the fastenings. The mount should be slightly above the middle of the cylinder. If the fastening is made higher, then the can with the chair will be poorly held by the upper support of the fastening, which loses its functions and begins to fall.
The position of the cans in length depends on the suitability of the specific PVC boat model. It is necessary to start from the position of the “native” fastenings, slightly adjusting it at your own discretion. Let us serve as an example two boats of the Leader 360 model. One of them has side-mounted cans, the other has moving cans. The second boat turned out to have cans that were a little shorter (by 1.5 cm), thanks to which they fit perfectly under the railing (the can moves along them). To determine the horizontal location, you can use production parameters number one. You need to measure the distance from the transom to the mount (40 cm) and from the rear mount 3 cm closer to the bow of the boat.
We degrease the mount and the selected area with acetone, apply it and trace it with a pen. Before applying the glue, it is better to apply the fastener again and put a mark; it would also be useful to practice how to apply the fastener along the mark. After this, they can be coated with glue, giving it time to dry over the entire surface. There is no need to rush, since the application area is large and you need to wait until the last treated area stops sticking.
This is followed by areas treated with glue. warm up with a hairdryer. If there is no construction material, then you can use a household one. Construction material does not need to be used for a long time, as it destroys both the glue and the PVC material. Without hesitation, you should attach the mount to the place indicated by the outline and mark. This is the most important stage of the operation, so you need to perform it in one step, because the glue acts instantly. After the surfaces come into contact, you must immediately begin the process of smoothing the fastening, pressing it against the surface of the cylinder along its entire length, periodically using a hairdryer.
In the same way other fasteners are also glued. In order for the glue to dry completely, you need to wait a day, the boat must be in an unfolded state. If this is not possible, then do not fold the boat with a bend onto the newly glued fastenings.
In conclusion, I would like to say that anyone who dares to do this tuning of a PVC vessel will not regret the time spent and will be happy to note that the pleasure of fishing in a chair has not been canceled!
To ride a boat for a long time and not think about bad things and technical equipment vessel, you need to be located in it with maximum comfort. That is why many specialized outlets offer to please themselves with inflatable products for vessels of various manufacturers.
Everyone can buy benches, chairs, saddles of different classifications:
- hard seats, benches, benches;
- inflatable seats, poufs, armchairs;
- folding chairs.
You can also choose a saddle for specific boat models or universal ones, based on the size of the boat. To do this, you need to measure the width of the cockpit where you want to install the additional seat. Rigid benches are sold with fasteners, so they can be easily installed. Inflatable products attract many users with their low cost and the ability to provide maximum support to the back, and then a person feels more than comfortable when expecting a bite. An inflatable soft pouf, a pillow, a seat - all this is located anywhere in the cockpit, and this brings maximum comfort in boats that do not have a movable fastening system for classic seats.
Many owners of inflatable products advise using them not only on board, but also on the shore. You can sit comfortably in these chairs to cook your lunch or prepare your gear. Folding chairs are the most comfortable and functional accessory for a fisherman. The chair for a PVC boat is mounted on a pedestal and can be rotated in different directions, providing a wide view for the fisherman and hunter. You can purchase high-quality soft fishing seats from a qualified store, where the prices are good and the service is high.
Seats for inflatable boats solve the problem of seating passengers or providing additional seats. Some boat owners buy extra soft seats to go sailing for a long time. Here is a huge selection of inflatable PVC seats of different designs:
- pillows, armchairs, ottomans;
- central ottoman;
- triangle-shaped seat;
- oval seat;
- pillow with backrest;
- inflatable pvc chair with frame back.
The inflatable chair significantly saves boat space, does not cause any problems when moving and carrying, and has no large sizes, it is easy to assemble and install in the boat.
There is another attractive point for those who want to purchase an inflatable PVC seat and install it in a boat - the cost, since the price of this type of accessory is very low and affordable for everyone. In a specialty store you can purchase a whole set of furniture for the boat, which is the most important point will play the role of an additional means of salvation. With such products you can easily create comfort in any vessel. It's very cheap and simple.
For a skipper who remotely controls the product, any saddle should be in a special place. Some designs can be adjusted in height. The main advantage of such a product is considered to be ergonomics and excellent support for the back and spine, and this is very important when moving along waves and long distances. This design looks quite natural on large ships. She does not require sufficient space, making the passage free along the left edge. If you look at such a design in large vessels, then why not install it in a small inflatable boat? They also sail on long routes and the skipper needs optimal back support.
There are several options for how to secure such a product. In addition, various diagrams of rotating parts have already been created on which the seats can be installed. But there is one minus - this the saddle has a very large amplitude and degree of inclination back and forth.
And if on a flat wave you may not notice all these swings, then on a big wave you will begin to have anxiety attacks. A chair with a swivel mechanism is also good, but the fasteners should be even stronger. To make fishing comfortable and, most importantly, enjoyable, you need to have all the necessary equipment. Fishing directly on the water should be carried out in the most equipped and equipped boat.
How to choose an inflatable boat?
IN Lately go fishing and catch fish on a boat - almost everyone does this. Fishing on the shore is a thing of the past. Using a boat you can reach the deepest places where sea monsters live. Therefore it is necessary choose the most comfortable and safe boat For fishing. Selection criteria depend on the water area. If you are fishing with a line, then you need a boat that you can sail effortlessly. If you use a spinning rod, then the vessel should be as stable and reliable as possible.
Based on their design, boats are divided into several types: mobile and traditional. The mobile type is made of rubber and polycarbonate, while the traditional type is made of metal and plastic.
PVC inflatable boat: what do you need for successful fishing?
If you are an amateur fisherman, then a PVC inflatable boat is suitable for you, which has many pleasant advantages than rubber and traditional ones. Such a vehicle is considered universal, mobile and provides fast and unhindered movement on water. A motor is used for this.
If you are choosing a boat for fishing, then pay more attention to the equipment that will make it convenient to be on the water. PVC boats are spacious, have high sides and a high percentage of carrying capacity. Also they are made of high quality material, which allows you to use the boat for a long time. PVC boats are equipped with a bow anchor eye. It is installed on the central part to guide the anchor halyard, preventing the boat from rubbing.
If you choose any boat, you need to remember about the anchor, which holds the vessel in one place, preventing it from moving to the side. An anchor on a rope is lowered over the side of the ship. The user's choice depends on the weight of the vessel and the force of movement. Despite the huge number of anchors on the market, many fishermen prefer to use homemade ones. For a PVC inflatable boat, you can use a folding or composite anchor.
If you choose inflatable products, then this will not only help make your boat comfortable, but will also allow you to accommodate several more people and then your trip will be the most fun. Inflatable PVC chair can be turned over and apply the backrest for the seat. High stability can be achieved due to the supports at the base and then the backrest does not lean back. To choose the correct saddle height for the height and weight of the passenger, the back and seat must be of different thicknesses. By turning the PVC inflatable chair over, you will always choose the most comfortable state for your body.
How to care for a PVC inflatable chair?
Buying an inflatable chair for a boat means taking care of your health. The chair is a practical product: made of durable polycarbonate, not afraid of the influence of sunlight
The market for fishing products is currently so diverse and multifaceted that choosing a suitable product will not be difficult. Alternatively, you can make the seat yourself.
What kind of seats are used in boats?
Depending on the type of material used in the production of the chair, boat seats can be:
- Rigid, made of high-quality plastic or moisture-resistant plywood.
- Soft, where special padding is used as additional accessories to increase the level of comfort of the product.
- Inflatable, made using durable nylon fabric.
As a rule, hard seats are standard equipment. They are fixed stationary, in one position or in a movable state, where movement is carried out along the cylinders, around their axis.
Inflatable products are very popular due to their small size; they are easy to transport both in a tourist backpack and in the trunk of a car. But there is also a drawback: installation in only one position. Here it is more advisable to give preference to ordinary seats made of plastic or plywood, equipped with a rotating device, which makes it possible not to limit your actions.
1. Swivel chair
The product is easy to use and is installed on longitudinal panels located between the cylinders or on appropriate stands. If necessary, it can be moved from the stern of the vessel to the bow.
It is mounted on a panel with a self-rotating device. To protect the bearing from moisture, it is lubricated with a special lubricant. The swivel mechanism fits every type of seat. The main condition is the availability of space for such a mechanism.
Advantages: high level comfort, can be installed from any angle, affordable price.
Negative sides: frequent jamming of the rotating device (the bearing is not sufficiently lubricated, which leads to corrosive changes, and as a result, it stops rotating).
2. Foldable
The product has a book design, which makes transportation easier. Both stationary mounting and rotary mechanisms are appropriate here. The materials used are high-strength plastic, impregnated plywood, and upholstered seats. Most often, the folding model is rotating.
Advantages: versatility, quickly assembled and disassembled, the material is not subject to corrosion, affordable cost of the product.
Flaws: The backrest causes discomfort when tilted.
How to choose
A chair for a boat should be functional and as comfortable as possible; in order to correctly select a suitable product, the following points must be taken into account:
- Structural rigidity. When the size of the supporting elements of the frame changes, an inflatable vessel may lose its original appearance, despite its strength in the inflated state. This nuance is a consequence of the installation of hard seats. To fix them, use suitable spacers placed on the cylinders. If the old ones are removed, the shape of the vehicle is subject to deformation.
- Compliance of the product and the maximum permissible load on the craft.
- Compliance of build and height with the seat parameters (width, thickness and height).
It is important to know that rigid structures are made from:
- Laminated plywood, which is treated with a water-repellent compound on all sides, which does not allow the product to delaminate.
- Textolite.
- Aluminum (rare).
Unlike hard chairs, soft (the frame is made of plastic or aluminum with pads made of waterproof vinyl) and inflatable (brought into working condition by a pump - a frog) seats have higher performance qualities. Such varieties are quite convenient for transportation, storage, and can be mounted at random.
Popular models
Among the best examples are:
High Back Seat (8020 – 570). A soft option suitable for every type of watercraft. The cushions are made from high quality marine grade vinyl. The structure is made of durable aluminum and is attached to the rotating mechanism with four self-tapping screws. The product can withstand a person’s weight up to 120 kg.
Dimensions of the chair: width 41 cm, height 55 cm, depth 36 cm. The chair has gained particular trust among consumers due to its versatility, functionality, practicality and reliability. The cost varies from 5500 to 6000 rubles.
Seat Pro (7500 – 540). Soft, without a back, for any type of vessel. The cushions are made from premium quality vinyl and perform well in aquatic conditions. Installation is carried out using four self-tapping screws on a perfectly flat surface.
Capable of supporting a weight of 120 kg. Dimensions: width 41 cm, height 16 cm, depth 27 cm. It is lightweight, compact and comfortable to use. The cost of the product is from 2700 to 3200 rubles.
Seat Boat Style (5444 – 317). The product is compact, has a folding back made of plastic with soft inserts made of premium vinyl. The model is adapted to marine conditions and is installed on many watercraft.
It is more advisable to install it on a flat surface using four self-tapping screws for greater reliability. Product dimensions: width 50 cm, height 40 cm, depth 43 cm. The maximum permitted weight is 120 kg. Cost from 2700 to 3000 rubles.
High Back Seat (8021 – 502). The frame of the model is aluminum, the design has a folding format, which increases the level of comfort during use. Thanks to functional inserts made of high-quality vinyl, it can be used under any conditions.
It can be installed on both a stationary and a rotating mechanism (using 4 self-tapping screws). The price ranges from 3300 to 3500 rubles.
How to catch more?
Over 7 years of active fishing, I have found dozens of ways to improve the bite. Here are the most effective ones:
- Bite activator. This pheromone additive attracts fish most strongly in cold and warm water. .
- Promotion gear sensitivity. Read the appropriate manuals for your specific type of gear.
- Lures based pheromones.
How to make a chair with your own hands
You can design and install an inflatable seat for a swimming device yourself. But here you cannot do without knowledge of manufacturing technology and certain experience in working with this material.
Of course, it will not be possible to fix such a product on a rotating mechanism, since there are no rigidity elements, but it will be quite possible to increase the level of comfort of the craft.
Required components and tools:
- Polyvinyl chloride fabric with a density of 900 g/m2.
- Tape for joining joints.
- Waterproof adhesive for joining seams.
- Polyamide threads.
- Tool for cutting material (scissors).
- Large poster sheets or unnecessary wallpaper.
Instructions:
- Choose a suitable convenient place.
- Find a pattern.
- Transfer the drawing to paper and cut out the parts strictly along the contour.
- It is rational to place templates on the fabric and cut out elements with maximum adherence to the marking line.
- Roll the finished elements into a tube and sew along the edges.
- Tape the joints on both the inside and outside.
- In the lower cylinder you need to place a valve for pumping air.
- All parts must be assembled into a single structure, where the upper and lower blocks are assembled first, and then joined together.
- Check the tightness of the joints: inflate the structure and immerse it in a container of water. The absence of air bubbles indicates a high-quality assembly of the seat.
A purchased chair, if there is discomfort during use, can be improved with the help of special pads. They are attached to special adhesive tapes. Thanks to such linings made of sheet foam rubber or polyurethane foam, the seat becomes soft, comfortable and has good thermal insulation qualities. The outer part of the pads is made of a special material with a water-repellent effect.
You can also use an additional reclining chair installed on a hard seat. To make such a product rotate 180 degrees, you will need a bracket with a bearing and bolts.
Installation
Types of fastening taking into account the design features of the chair:
- For rotary models. First of all, special holders for stands are mounted on the cylinders. On some models the manufacturer has already provided such elements. After installing the stand, the rotating device is attached. The chair itself is mounted (3-4 bolts) immediately before swimming. Nuts and studs can be used as fasteners.
- For soft variations, the most common method is used - the belt method, where the seat is secured with two strong belts. This method significantly reduces the time for installing the structure.
A chair stand for an inflatable boat made of polyvinyl chloride is considered not only a functional element, but also a universal device, suitable regardless of the type of seat. The stand is made of aluminum tubes, the design can be changed in parameters that are optimally suited to the width of the cylinders.
To fix the device using adjusting bolts, the tubes must be moved apart. Depending on the type of fixation, they are available in simple models of folding format, stationary design, and with rotating elements.
Operating rules
In order for the chair to serve for a long time and not spoil the inflatable boat, it is recommended during operation to pay attention to:
- Seat installation quality.
- Check for abrasions at fastening points.
As a way out, you can stick additional protection from PVC material in places where the chair comes into contact with the sides of the vessel.
- Choose a chair for inflatable boat made of PVC, taking into account the passenger’s build and height.
- When purchasing, carefully inspect the specific product for various damages and abrasions.
- If the seat is made in-house, you must carefully check the seams for leaks.
- It is recommended to install the seat taking into account all the rules.
- Fasteners must be of high quality and sufficiently fixed.
- When using such an accessory, ensure that the boat is not damaged.
