Best boat cabin seating according to redditors

Downvote all you want but it is a goddamned chair.

https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000020265-Stadium-Seat/dp/B00339C3QE/

The black photographer in the blue shirt is sitting in one just like it.

You really can't beat the GCI Sitbacker. Been going on an annual 4-day canoe trip for about 10 years and some of the guys still have their original chair.

If you're waiting in line all day I recommend getting a stadium seat.

Sitting in line all day with nothing to lean against and no padding is really bad for your back. Getting a stadium seat made waiting in line a breeze and it was also really nice to lean against something. The one I linked to above is the one I used (this will be the 4th con I'll be using it at) and it's very portable.

Hey, don't be afraid to ask a librarian for help. They are alll about the rules, my friend! They have your back.

Don't forget that many people actually like helping others. They are literally standing there waiting for an opportunity to help as a way to distract them from boring other work. You'll be able to tell right away if they are annoyed, but seriously, if they're annoyed that's their problem. It is the librarian's job to help you!

Edit to add, again: Do you have to have a chair? The reason I ask is that I just sat on the floor at the end of long aisles of books where no-one ever goes. If the floor grosses you out, maybe bring a floor-cover or one of those foam stadium chairs that have a back and pretend you're on a picnic.

I have a couple of these seats. They work pretty well for short day trips. The main benefit for me is that it relieves some of the lower back strain that I feel sitting in the canoe.

Oh! One of the best purchases I've ever made for my canoe! http://www.amazon.com/GCI-Outdoor-SitBacker-Canoe-Seat/dp/B0042WZ77I

I love carrying a small collapsable grappling anchor. Cup holders are always welcome. Also, this style of back rest is a nice thing to have. Anything to make the canoe more comfortable will let you stay out for longer stretches.

Doesn't seem all that innovative to me, to be honest. I mean, Stadium Seats have been around forever, and are a fraction of the cost.

Buy hey, good luck on your Kickstarter.

I didn't keep track but several hundred dollars at least. Planning is key. Stainless hardware isn't cheap!

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My best guess would be:

• Lights - Around $150 all in
  
• Plywood - About 250 bucks for everything. Two sheets of marine ply was around 180.
  
• Electrical - Gang switch was 65. Wiring is expensive and around 60 bucks for the spools. We re-used some stuff here.
  
• Probably 40 bucks in pool noodles for floatation. Just got these are dollar general.
  
• Seats were about 400 bucks.
  
• Screws, nuts, and bolts were around 100. We'll call it 150 to be safe.
  
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  So all in that's $1,115. Sounds about right. We didn't keep a strict budget or anything and several items were Christmas gifts.
  
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  Here's links to to stuff I got on amazon:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D6GJSSP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H26541B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• The seats came from the manufacturer but I think this is them: https://www.amazon.com/Millennium-Marine-B100-Boat-Green/dp/B00JRHSM98/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1Z4ZXBRWLYKVO&keywords=millennium+boat+seat&qid=1554259271&s=gateway&sprefix=millennium+boat+%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

A friend of mine has a similar canoe with the molded seats. I've found the standard seats like this one work perfectly fine. And by fine I mean I've been comfortable after paddling up to 5 hours straight.

https://www.amazon.com/GCI-Outdoor-SitBacker-Canoe-Seat/dp/B0042WZ77I

I always thought something like this would be good. I’ve since recovered but I would try proping myself up with wedges and other things but I would always end up sliding down.

It's the right time of year to buy one of these.

Or a stadium seat

The best baby carrier. I tried so many. I love the Bjorn Miracle. It comes with so much back support. If I’m really having a bad day, I’ll wear an additional back brace under my clothes. My kids always NEED TO BE HELD! NOW! This carrier made that a bit easier!

Also, diaper backpacks are a lot easier for me then crossbody bags.

A small footstool to get baby out of crib when they get bigger. Leaning over the crib was hard for me.

A stadium chair like the one below. I can sit on the floor with my kids with the back support this gives. Love it!
https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000020281-Stadium-Seat/dp/B003399128/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Stadium+chair&qid=1562965712&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I love this sun shelter for the outdoors. Keeps me from overheating
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014G8K6YG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And this clip on fan is awesome. The charge lasts forever. I try to make myself as comfortable as possible when we leave the house for an adventure!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F3B6X3J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Have a question about any other items? Ask away!

I'm planning on buying these : https://www.amazon.com/GCI-Outdoor-SitBacker-Adjustable-Support/dp/B0018S0R38/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=canoe+seat+backer&qid=1555533334&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell

I wish you good luck with your repair. I have had great luck with the products from Rub N Restore. I've used their soft filler along with a backing for larger tears. Then painted over it with their marine white dye which happens to be a perfect color match for my vinyl. Then finished it off with a protective clear top coat. You can check out their how to video here

With that said, I think that seat is too far gone to get lasting satisfactory results without insane amounts of time spent. I've been able fix single rips up to the size of quarter. But even one of those took alot of time to get right. I love seeing people save old things and learn more about their stuff by repairing it. I think in this case though you will find it far more effective to just buy a replacement seat in the end. If budget is an issue, there are decent new seats out there for less than $80 shipped like this or this. If budget is not so much of an issue, maybe now is the time to treat yourself to a nice upgrade. Like a comfy high back with a flip up bolster

Either way good luck and happy boating! Let us know how it turns out.

Check this out. Comfortable and straps to the bench.

I don't have the same kayak (I've got a Pescador 12), but had the same problem as you with the seat area being concaved. What I did that really made for a comfortable day on the water was to buy a canoe seat like this one-- https://www.amazon.com/GCI-Outdoor-SitBacker-Canoe-Seat/dp/B0042WZ77I -- and then take some PVC and sort of fit it around the concave area to try and make a flat area for the seat to set on. Googling "PVC kayak seat" was always a good starting point for me.

I use my canoe chair in my kayak. So if you have a canoe or find yourself in a canoe often you could try this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018S0R38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9fF6Bb3H6WT2Y

It’s not an elegant solution but it works.