26M Stern Seat Plans/Templates

[mikelinmon]

I am a Mac dealer and buy them from Todd at Bluewater, why reinvent something that works?

[James V]

There is 2 styes for sale, BWY and Dower Marine in Canada. Both are 1/2" SS. BWY uses the existing sanction and uses something to attach the rail. Dowser replaces the sanction and is welded so is more expensive. Neither are really strong enough to support a outboard for exended periords.

If you know how to weld SS, it should not be much of a problem. However for less than $ 1000 you can get a premade one. Call Dowser for lead time.

[Cam]

has anyone got one on their Mac as i would love to see how it looks.

c.

[Boblee]

We have different stern rails to most on here but as they were fitted in the factory they would be available.
I think they are a special option for the Australian dealer but they are great and a seat could be fitted with little trouble ( no room on mine now ) I think mine cost $553 US fitted.
I reckon they are the best option on the boat, have a look at my mod on the rear arch, I think you can see them there.

[kziadie]

I have the BWY version and am very happy with it. I dont have a picture of mine, but this is from the BWY web site. They also sell cushions for it which are not in the picture.



Kelly

[Hardcrab]

I have installed the BWY seats on my 05 Mac. I am certain that mine are made from 3/4" SS tubing. They are the same diameter as the stanchions.
Installation was a breeze, once you convince yourself to go ahead and drill the two 2" holes for access to the bolts.
They are a very nice mod making it easier to enjoy the sunset, elevated into the evening breeze with a cool drink in hand. Plus, it makes a great storage place for our 2 hp Honda dink motor while we are in transit.
Somewhat pricey though.

[Boblee]

Bugger another job to the list I only have to turn the rod and stubby holders around and can install seats no problems, the port one won't even foul the seat

[stndcommt]

Purchased from BWY and installed them myself. Easy and one of the best mods you can make!! So says the admiral!

[baldbaby2000]

Art,

I'm pretty happy with the BWY seats. They're pretty easy to install but you need a crimper to redo the lifeline thimbles. I don't think the resulting support for the lifelines is quite as strong as before the install but strong enough. After installation, the lifeline no longer goes through the top of the stanchion and then down to the strap attachment on the hull. There is also a support that is attached with a big sheet metal screw into the hull (on the left in Boblee's photo). This is probably strong enough because it's not a main support but it would be better if there was a backing nut. The problem is that it's difficult to get to the back side. I thought it might be better if it were epoxied as an alternative.

If you're ever up at Granby you can take a look. We'll be pulling the boat
the end of July to go to LOWISA in Canada so you could see it in Evergreen at that time.

Daniel

[tangentair]

I remember taking part in a thread regarding making your own but a search on my posts did not turn it up. Neither did a search on bending stainless. However, several people have made their own, as I remember just be sure and use wet sand in the tubing so it bends without crimping. The radius can be determined by a tree trunk or old car rim or other method of your choice, stainless tubing is available - what slowed me down and pushed it off till winter was getting the whole thing welded up.

[AWKIII]

We just had a customer come in with a pair and wanted them installed. They went on very easily. Based on the photo above, it looks like they were from BWY.

Although not a project I could or would undertake at the shop, it was something I was hoping to take to a local metal shop and have done.

[Terry]

If you want to go one better on design, there is available, very comfortable tractor like seats at canoe dealers that could be used to replace those flat corner seats they currently use at BWY & Dowsar. You may need to weld another cross bar in order to support them better but the canoe seats are molded to fit ones glutes and are very comfortable (I have them in my canoe) and can be sat in for extended periods without suffering tired bum. The day I spring for those stern seats I will be getting them modified to accommodate the canoe tractor seats.

[KayakDan]

I have the BWY seats,and I think it's one of the best additions we've made.
All that additional tubing provides more space to add stuff! We have LED rail lights on the stanchions,and propane cannisters under the seats as well as a mount for the bbq grille. They also hold the rear bimini mounts.
It makes for an interesting seat to sail from.

Hardcrab,any chance you could post pictures of how you mounted the Honda 2HP? I would like to do the same.

FWIW, I paid $599 installed for mine 2 years ago at Havencraft.

[Hardcrab]

KayakDan,
I think my eariler post was misleading. I don't "mount" the Honda to the seat as such. I haven't come up with a good "hard mount" that is satisfactory yet.
So instead, I simply lay the motor horizontally on the starboard stern seat and use those ratcheting straps to hold it down while we are underway. It works out perfect for our use. Once we get to where we're going, it's a breeze to unload the motor onto the dink while standing in the tightly tied dinghy. The Honda only weighs 28 lbs.
I figure there are many people who sit in those seats on a daily basis who weigh more than 28 lbs.
Some, like me, might be significantly more.

[Boblee]

Bald baby
I think all (three edited) stanchions on mine are held with bolts and large washers (edited) at least the rear two are, that is what the two large access holes are for under the seat.
Those access holes were great for installing wiring and plumbing too.