Sternperch rail seat

SailChick20 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

Anyone have these? Opinions?

STERNPERCH SEATS

johnferrell · #2 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

Yes. Installed on my catalina 27. They are now the prime seat everyone fights for when we are underway. They were installed in just minutes. Definitly recommend getting the rail cover also.

Keyplace · #3 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

Can I get some pictures of the seats on your Catalina 27?

johnferrell · #4 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

This is the only picture I have rigt now but if you like I can take some this weekend and post.

Keyplace · #5 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

Is there a support that goes from the seat to the cockpit seat? Does the stern rail need to be pretty sturdy to sit on the seat?

JSL3 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnferrell

This is the only picture I have rigt now but if you like I can take some this weekend and post.

They look pretty cool.
How do they attach to the rail and how long does it take to remove them?

johnferrell · #7 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

It attaches to the rail and has one post that rests on the lazaret. Most rails should have no problem supporting the seat. The whole seat wil fold up so you can get into the storage if necesary.

johnferrell · #8 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009

They attach to the rails with two clamps that have wingnuts. They can be removed in just a few minutes.

MSter · #9 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009

There is only one caveat, your stern pulpit must have a lower/second rail. I have found there is a kit (although I cant remember the manufacturer) to use as a substitute which bolts on between stanchions. As I recall this kit does not look to be as clean of an install.

Mark1948 · #10 (**permalink**) 03-19-2009

Good Olde Boats ran an article a couple of months ago on how to make the seats. Not a major project and much lower cost than commercial.