Suspension Seats.
 

Looking for info and advise on suspension Seats. Boat is a VR 1 Velocity. Basically a set down boat. Wife is recovering from back surgery Not caused by boat or injury. She has some curvature of the spine and caused sciatica. Surgery went well and she should be OK and without limitations. However it has me thinking of suspension Seats. Neither of us are young...I am 77 and she is 73. Any one using them? Pros and cons? Price range? What brands?

Thanks

Padraig

Put some miles on the DWR/Doug Wright Powerboat’s suspension seats. They are nice. Not sure cost, guessing Waves & Wheels can get you sorted.

No experience with them, but they were in Tyson's 50 Skater build and you know he did his research SHOCKWAVE - Global Leader in Marine Suspension Seating

I would invest the time and effort to give them a “test drive”, somehow, before you invest.

I would suspect that she’s going to need her knees for absorbing impact without transferring shock to her spine, even with the suspension seats.

I always wondered if you could use off road suspension seats in a boat. Seems as soon as you say "marine" the price gets X3.

Seat Shock Absorber C V2, FOX SHOCK-WBV Seat Shock Absorber C V2, with FOX Coiled Spring Shock System
Model # 21274675 Mfg # 85.37
$1,589.99

Expensive but work awesome!! I have these in my TUFF 36

Like riding on air - it takes some getting used to, cause the seat moves. Nothing we drive normally has seats that move.

Michael - call or text to discuss if you would like - ( five o four - 400 - zero two 7 6 )

I think something like this would work. I have them on my compact tractor and zero turn. They are adjustable and make an incredible difference (not sure on the strength capability but I am going to order one to look at it). Appears that it will be be easy to strengthen.

John Deere Air Ride Seat Suspension Kit - RE265955

Joe

Were?

What happened to the boat? I thought he still has it.

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I have these Shockwave S5 models in my 30 Phantom and they work great. These adjust to the passenger's weight which is something they may all do but it it very helpful in smoothing out your ride.
https://shockwaveseats.com/explore-s5-product-line/
Phil

Beautiful boat! Were the shockwave seats original equipment or did you retrofit? Which S 5 are they? Who did the uppers?

Thanks

Padraig