2002 342 Flip Up Seat?

ME207

Hello --- I'm wondering if I'm missing something.  Does the Captain's seat in the 2002 342 Fiesta Vee flip up? 

Thx

checkmate

If you are referring to a booster seat then no. At least on my 2002 342. I think they started that a couple of years later on the 342

Black_Diamond

After 2003 for sure. Would be nice to add though.

trich11

I bought my 2002/342 from a Rinker dealer and part of the deal was he had to install a new seat with a bolster for the driver. I believe he got the seat from the factory.

ME207

Thanks for the input --- Looks like I'll be looking to make a change to the seat.  I did find this: http://greatlakesskipper.com/rinker-aluminum-8-5-8-inch-flip-up-bracket-marine-boat-seat-hinges-pair#

golfdog

My 2003 342 does not have the flip up bolster. I believe that they added the flip up bolster in 2005. I inquired about purchasing the flip up seat from Rinker a year or two ago. I don't remember exact amount but I think it was around $1200.00 plus shipping. I was also told that the color would not match, they don't have the off white that was used on the earlier 342's. Rinker sent me a piece of fabric of the new color, it was a brighter white that I could probably live with. I just hate the thought of shelling out 1200 plus for a seat.

Jerry  

Black_Diamond

I got the same message from Rinker.

ME207

golfdog and BD .... did you click on the link for the seat hinges I found?  Any thoughts about that as an option for install on the existing seat?
Thx

golfdog

ME207, I did look at the brackets. I'm not sure exactly how they work. I would think that you would have to do quite a bit of modification and upholstery work to your current seat. I need more room between the seat and dash area when maneuvering the boat and when cruising I would love to be able to flip up the bolster to lean/sit a little higher for better vision. I may have to bite the bullet and purchase the seat from Rinker. Wonder what shipping cost will be...

Jerry

ME207

Guys ... here's a solution that may work quite well: http://greatlakesskipper.com/larson-08906881-cabrio-310-putty-taupe-boat-helm-bolster-seat-assembly#

golfdog

ME207, that's an interesting option. You will have to measure existing seat to see if the Larson seat could work. Might be a much less expensive way to get a bolster seat. I wonder how the color matches up.

Jerry

ME207

Better than stark white!  I plan on using custom cut marine plywood to make it work.  Ordered it today.  I'll let you know how it works.

ME207

Once boating season started I put a large fender on the existing seat as a make-shift bolster while the Larson seat sat in my basement at home.  Larson seat is still in my basement and the boat still in the slip for another few weeks … then we'll see about that project in the off-season.