Do-it-yourself pvc boat chair

In almost all modern boat models, the design provides for special seating or benches equipped for this. But they are no longer intended for the convenience and comfort of the passenger, but simply to perform the main function. You won’t be able to relax and sit comfortably on such structures.

To solve this problem, you can add the missing part with your own hands. To do this, you can use the services of stores, or create a finished product yourself. We will tell you how to do the second method. The advantages of a homemade chair are:

• Ease of use and ease of movement.
• Compact size, quick assembly.
• Dimensions may vary and are selected individually for each person.
• Lightweight and easy to install anywhere.
• Its unique design and the use of the necessary materials in the frame.

Manufacturing will not require special skills and abilities, will not take much time, will save the family budget, will give you a very important missing part and will allow you to sit comfortably and enjoy the smooth running of the inflatable boat.

How many materials and tools will be required?

There are many different installation options and model selection. There are chairs with a hard and soft back and seat, and the chair can also be swivel.There are even inflatable chairs. In our article we will not consider them all; we will analyze a chair with a hard back, on a special support. This option is the most reliable, wear-resistant and allows you to change your position in the boat without getting up from your chair, which is undoubtedly convenient when fishing. To turn, you just need to lean in the right direction. To make such a system you will need the following kit:

• Equipment for drawing: pencils, ruler, measuring tape.
• High density PVC fabric to cover a tree approximately 1x1 m.
• Needle and thread.
• Scissors.
• Fasteners.
• Nails or staples that will secure the fabric to the frame.
• Depending on what kind of frame you want to make, you need to prepare the appropriate materials.

IMPORTANT! If you want to make the product larger, additional resources will be required; take this into account when performing work and prepare a diagram of the future product in advance.

Instructions on how to assemble a PVC chair

Assembly and installation are not difficult, especially for those who have already encountered similar situations. For convenience, we offer you ready-made instructions, following which you can achieve the desired result.

1. Before you begin, draw a drawing, taking into account all the dimensions and the desired shape of the future seat.
2. Prepare everything you need. Just in case, you need to take extra boards and fabric.
3. Make solid parts of the chair from chipboard or wooden boards.
4. Sand the wood and varnish. After this, let the product dry.
5. Now it's time to cover the wood with fabric. To do this, wrap the product in two layers. Place foam between the inner and outer layers for softness.
6. Sew the fabric with a double stitch.
7. You can secure the material around the entire perimeter using push pins or nails.
8. In order for the chair to be disassembled and folded, you need to do the following. Select a steel plate and bend it into a rectangular frame. Place it on the back and saddle in a position that will correspond to the disassembled view. Approximately at an angle of 45°. Attach the plate to the back of the product with screws, leaving the bottom part unattached. This device will allow you to easily fold your seat.

Everything worked out, you can, if you wish, start decorating and creating a unique appearance.

How to install a PVC chair in a boat?

The product itself is already ready, all that remains is to install it correctly inside. At this stage, many people make mistakes. To avoid them, use the useful tips we present in this article:

1. It is better to choose wood coated with varnish and special impregnation from the material for fastening. Thanks to this, it will not get wet and deteriorate, and, other things being equal, it retains heat and does not cool down so much in the cold compared to an iron frame.
2. To extend the service life, the supporting structure should be covered with waterproof fabric and hermetically sealed.
3. The boat is on the surface of the water, so it is very important to maintain balance and evenly distribute the force of gravity to the bottom. Take all measurements carefully and install the chair, strictly observing and equalizing the load balance.

In order to fix your product, you can use various devices. The simplest and most universal of all would be to install a special crossbar.To do this, take a board 15 cm wide and 3 cm thick of the required length and install it across the body. Do this using any fasteners. Cover the crossbar with fabric and sew it tightly at the seams. After this, you can fasten the chair to the wooden base. To do this, take metal fasteners and screw the seat with screws.

IMPORTANT! The support must have a margin of strength to withstand the weight of the body and the additional load when fishing.

Recommendations

To achieve the best result, we will share with you tips that will help you get the job done quickly and efficiently.

1. The seams must be sealed. Do a water test after completion. If the result is poor, redo or make additional stitches.
2. The fixing plate can be replaced with durable knitted fabric; it is easier to sew on and will provide the same possibilities for assembly and disassembly. But in this case, the seat will have to be connected in the middle using hinges.
3. Don’t skimp on materials and treat the product with impregnation. It will last much longer.
4. To prevent the foam layer from sticking to one side, attach it with glue and securely fix it between the layers of fabric.