Stern rail seats for an X

[kevinnem]

you know I havhad an idea floating in my mind for some time, an dthat was - I wonder if you could build wing seats along the whole side, kinda like they use onteh hobie cat 18 and 21, ... there would have to be a clever way to ensure you could still get on and off with ease - but I think a smart guy could figure out how to use this as a step or something, to make it easier to get on and off.

anyway, just wanted to toss the idea out there.

[u12fly]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I've got a fab shop at home so I think I'll just make some....I will post pictures and keep the jigs in case anyone else wants any made. I'm leaving for the San Juans on Friday so will be out of the loop for a couple weeks.

JT

Jeff, I have stern rails on my M. Love them... You need to come over and take a detailed look at them when you are ready to develop your own.

Chris.

[mastreb]

What's the weight capacity of those seats? I fluctuate between 230 and 250 depending on time of year, etc. Some of my guests are large like me as well. Instead of "forcing" guests to take those seats if they're small, I would like to know if I could sit up there or not w/out breaking them. LIke mentioned, probably not while sailing, but would be nice to have extra seats for guests to make more room

Well over 250 lbs. I weigh 260 and my seats don't flex or bend at all, even with me jumping on them. I'd say they'd handle 500 lbs. no problem. I get no flexing or movement at all--they're like part of the hull.

[tonto]

What's the weight capacity of those seats? I fluctuate between 230 and 250 depending on time of year, etc. Some of my guests are large like me as well. Instead of "forcing" guests to take those seats if they're small, I would like to know if I could sit up there or not w/out breaking them. LIke mentioned, probably not while sailing, but would be nice to have extra seats for guests to make more room

Well over 250 lbs. I weigh 260 and my seats don't flex or bend at all, even with me jumping on them. I'd say they'd handle 500 lbs. no problem. I get no flexing or movement at all--they're like part of the hull.

COol thanks for the reply. Is there a manufacturer label on there anywhere? I might email the company that makes them for an official response. I'm glad to hear that they seem just fine

[vkmaynard]

you know I havhad an idea floating in my mind for some time, an dthat was - I wonder if you could build wing seats along the whole side, kinda like they use onteh hobie cat 18 and 21, ... there would have to be a clever way to ensure you could still get on and off with ease - but I think a smart guy could figure out how to use this as a step or something, to make it easier to get on and off.

anyway, just wanted to toss the idea out there.

Billy (XX) has a design he has threatend to build for a long time. I was planning on helping him with his build this Fall. He wants to call them "Hot Wings" but my son called them "Billy Benches" which keeps his name branding scheme like the "Billy Box" AC unit

Victor

[Billy]

you know I havhad an idea floating in my mind for some time, an dthat was - I wonder if you could build wing seats along the whole side, kinda like they use onteh hobie cat 18 and 21, ... there would have to be a clever way to ensure you could still get on and off with ease - but I think a smart guy could figure out how to use this as a step or something, to make it easier to get on and off.

anyway, just wanted to toss the idea out there.

Billy (XX) has a design he has threatend to build for a long time. I was planning on helping him with his build this Fall. He wants to call them "Hot Wings" but my son called them "Billy Benches" which keeps his name branding scheme like the "Billy Box" AC unit

Victor

Thanks, Vic! My seat/bench design actually hinges on the base of the cockpit side rails. When up, they fasten to the top of the rail via the existing lifeline eye and resemble a spray skirt. To use as a seat, one disconnects each end from the rail lifeline eyes, pulls out the solid rods to the hinge and then connects the ends to eyes (to be installed) at the hull seam bolts. The seat is then level with and outside the coaming. Takes less than 30 seconds to deploy. Folds up when time to dock.

I'll get around to it one of these days (along with all the other designs on the back burners).
Yes, there is a PVC mockup (not stainless) and it works.

[Wind of Freedom]

I have a 2000 26X and would really like aft rail seats. I'm an engineer and do regular 3D CAD drawings - setting up a jig doesn't sound too bad.

[yukonbob]

What it you were to make a seat that went on the geny tracks and had a couple rubber stoppers that rested on the upper ledge of the rubrail…kinda like the cockpit ladder. You wouldn't want to leave them there with no one in it, but one weight was applied it shouldn't go anywhere. Or make an entire bench seat and have it clip into the lifelines to keep it from sliding out the back…no holes to drill ect. Maybe thats what you've already got going though Billy?

[Crikey]

you know I havhad an idea floating in my mind for some time, an dthat was - I wonder if you could build wing seats along the whole side, kinda like they use onteh hobie cat 18 and 21, ... there would have to be a clever way to ensure you could still get on and off with ease - but I think a smart guy could figure out how to use this as a step or something, to make it easier to get on and off.

anyway, just wanted to toss the idea out there.

Billy (XX) has a design he has threatend to build for a long time. I was planning on helping him with his build this Fall. He wants to call them "Hot Wings" but my son called them "Billy Benches" which keeps his name branding scheme like the "Billy Box" AC unit

Victor

Thanks, Vic! My seat/bench design actually hinges on the base of the cockpit side rails. When up, they fasten to the top of the rail via the existing lifeline eye and resemble a spray skirt. To use as a seat, one disconnects each end from the rail lifeline eyes, pulls out the solid rods to the hinge and then connects the ends to eyes (to be installed) at the hull seam bolts. The seat is then level with and outside the coaming. Takes less than 30 seconds to deploy. Folds up when time to dock.

I'll get around to it one of these days (along with all the other designs on the back burners).
Yes, there is a PVC mockup (not stainless) and it works.

We need Mastreb to do some most-excellent calculations showing the increased righting moment gained by moving some of our excess mass (sorry!) outboard of the stock cockpit location. I don't think the X or M stern seats will contribute much, if anything, but some kind of harnessing and hanging five, off the combing, might give an increased righting moment that would be unbeatable in a MacGregor! (While racing with the lesser world, of course!)

R.

[Gater Dunn]

you know I havhad an idea floating in my mind for some time, an dthat was - I wonder if you could build wing seats along the whole side, kinda like they use onteh hobie cat 18 and 21, ... there would have to be a clever way to ensure you could still get on and off with ease - but I think a smart guy could figure out how to use this as a step or something, to make it easier to get on and off.

anyway, just wanted to toss the idea out there.

Billy (XX) has a design he has threatend to build for a long time. I was planning on helping him with his build this Fall. He wants to call them "Hot Wings" but my son called them "Billy Benches" which keeps his name branding scheme like the "Billy Box" AC unit

Victor

Thanks, Vic! My seat/bench design actually hinges on the base of the cockpit side rails. When up, they fasten to the top of the rail via the existing lifeline eye and resemble a spray skirt. To use as a seat, one disconnects each end from the rail lifeline eyes, pulls out the solid rods to the hinge and then connects the ends to eyes (to be installed) at the hull seam bolts. The seat is then level with and outside the coaming. Takes less than 30 seconds to deploy. Folds up when time to dock.
Billy can you post a picture of you mockup

I'll get around to it one of these days (along with all the other designs on the back burners).
Yes, there is a PVC mockup (not stainless) and it works.