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I am not sure if this has been discussed before. When under way I notice most people that ride with me stand instead of sit. What would be more effective to have for the backseat and why?

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Chris, Funny you ask this question. Just yesterday a 32 Baja was next to me at the marina with 4 standup/sitdown bolsters and a bench seat. I thought this was a great setup!! I personally would rather be in a bolster than a flat back seat. :D

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Generally speaking, I much prefer the bench in the back. It's a good all around configuration which makes loading and unloading easier, boarding easier and is more comfortable for most people, most of the time.

However, for poker runs and high-speed running, the bolster config is better. It's more secure and something to grab onto is comforting.

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I have seen boats with stand up bolster and I think that would be cool while underway. However, at the doc it may not be as practical???

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There should be no comparison. Sit down bolsters in the right boat allow you to brace your legs and absorb shock through your legs compared to stand-up bolsters that transfer all of the impact to your spine.

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I was thinking of the running in the rough stuff, Wasn't thinking about the docking aspect :rolleyes: I see how that would be a bit of a PITA!! :D

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I find my bench seat makes a pretty good third bunk when that buddy has had one too many to drive home. I find that aspect of a bench seat indisposable in my smaller (24') boat.

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Who are you trying to fool.... Trouty.... you'd install a big one piece perp seat in the back......... :D

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In the edition of powerboat magazine where they covered the NYC poker run, there was a guy that made his own back seat. In the down position it was a flat bench seat. Then it was hinged towards the stern, and was able to flip up to make 3 or 4 stand up bolsters. I think it was a Nortech V ???? i think i remember a purple interior.

anyone else see this. they had a write up on the guy in the section where they covered the poker run.

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Bolsters are nice in the back, but i like the bench for 90% of my boating.

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Here is a few of my favorite backseats.

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I change that, I like GLH's Backseats better now :drink:

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hi-perf, You read my mind, the perfect set up is in the Sept. '04 Powerboat magazine, page 103 bottom right corner marked "G".

Good memory it is a purple 38' Nortech it is a 3 man bolster or fold down bench seat.

SOX

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The 3rd pic in post 12, is that girl sitting on a drive???

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No that would be my face!! :D

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Yup, saw that one myself.......pretty cool Idea actually.

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Now here is a nice back seat.......

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That last post from Spit is making me stand.