2120 Port Seat, Jump Seat, and Storage Modifications #2
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Ranger Tim
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Verrrrry interesting! I like, I like! I have oft toyed with the idea of removing the bench seat and installing a chair, but my wife would kill me if I remove her "lounge seat." I often carry four on board and the other three invariably cram themselves onto the bench, so I sometimes wish it was about a foot longer.
When women are on board I need the potty in the forward location so the curtains will draw in front for privacy. I guess that's the sacrifice I make for a wife who takes her fishing seriously. I guess the only solution for me is His -n- Hers Parkers! :twisted:
There are many of us that are puzzling over storage solutions for the 2120. I think your approach will probably work for most. Can't wait to see what's next!
When women are on board I need the potty in the forward location so the curtains will draw in front for privacy. I guess that's the sacrifice I make for a wife who takes her fishing seriously. I guess the only solution for me is His -n- Hers Parkers! :twisted:
There are many of us that are puzzling over storage solutions for the 2120. I think your approach will probably work for most. Can't wait to see what's next!
jeffnick
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Ranger Tim,
We did extend the bench by making a pocket under the seat for a slide out, and while we regularly use it for sleeping, it's somewhat cramped for seating 4.
Notice we also relocate the seat back to make the berth wider for sleeping.
And ya' know if you turn the hatch over so the hinge is at the bottom (see first pic), it's much easier to use (but we just lift up the seat now).
We did extend the bench by making a pocket under the seat for a slide out, and while we regularly use it for sleeping, it's somewhat cramped for seating 4.
Notice we also relocate the seat back to make the berth wider for sleeping.
And ya' know if you turn the hatch over so the hinge is at the bottom (see first pic), it's much easier to use (but we just lift up the seat now).
joshdad
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jeffnick,
can you explain how you get the backrest of the bench seat to lie flat. Did you mount it on a hinge? Are you able to raise it again when you want to use it as a seat?
can you explain how you get the backrest of the bench seat to lie flat. Did you mount it on a hinge? Are you able to raise it again when you want to use it as a seat?
jeffnick
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We had new cushions made for the seat and backrest because I was unwilling to dig into the OEM to remove the back brackets, but knowing what I do now, I'd use the OEM stuff. I had all 3 cushions made at a local trim shop for I think $175 - I supplied the plywood.
Yes, the back can be used in either place. I 'hang' it on the cabin side using bimini hardware. I'm on my way to splash in Charleston right now -- I'll post more pics when I return.
Yes, the back can be used in either place. I 'hang' it on the cabin side using bimini hardware. I'm on my way to splash in Charleston right now -- I'll post more pics when I return.
jeffnick
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Pictures on how I did the bench bed mods here:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/jeff_nichol ... 2394565662
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/jeff_nichol ... 2394565662
