Anyone know where I can get a replacement helm seat for a Hunter 40.5? The factory says they no longer have the mold. Photos of what the seat looks like would be helpful, too. Thanks!
Fiberglass helm seat on Hunter 40.5
- Thread starter Larry737
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I have no idea where you can get a factory helm seat. Maybe from a boat boneyard? However here are some pictures of it. I built a BBQ propane holder into the bottom of my seat. Don't do it; it was a failed idea.
I think I would build a seat out of wood unless you are good with fiberglass construction. And I would build the seat with a slight hump so that on a heel you can sit more upright. The factory seat has a depression which is fine for motoring but not so much for sailing.
The hook-shaped cutouts on each side at the front of the seat are so that you can hang the seat on the stern pushpit rail near the curved tube area.
I think I would build a seat out of wood unless you are good with fiberglass construction. And I would build the seat with a slight hump so that on a heel you can sit more upright. The factory seat has a depression which is fine for motoring but not so much for sailing.
The hook-shaped cutouts on each side at the front of the seat are so that you can hang the seat on the stern pushpit rail near the curved tube area.
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Thanks so much, Rich. I appreciate the pix. I'll see if I can find a boat boneyard as you suggest. If not, I'll try to make the seat. Good thought about the hump vs. depression. You'd think Hunter would be aware of that.