Unless you store your boat in a sealed bubble, seat upholstery & padding eventually become ratty thanks to constant assault by sunlight, corrosive water spray, bird droppings, extreme weather conditions, tree sap, falling branches, and more. Like it or not, these things take their toll on original factory boat seats. Over time, vinyl upholstery becomes faded and torn while padding underneath crumbles away - making for an uncomfortable seating experience.
If the seats on your boat have become an embarrassment, don’t pay someone else big bucks to “refurbish” your upholstery. Instead, install replacement boat seats & chairs from BOATiD with quality and style that matches or exceeds original equipment levels.
Seats we sell are built with state-of-the-art high impact frames, long-lasting compression foam padding, and heavy-duty marine grade vinyl that stays fresh looking for a long time to come.
In this article, we'll focus on various seat styles that bolt easily in place. Even if you don't need to replace existing ones on your boat, we have a feeling you'll come away inspired with additional ways to upgrade your comfort level - especially if you enjoy fishing. Many of our seats come with their own posts (also described as pedestals) and bases - but if not, we carry them as well. In all our sections, checkboxes along the left side of the screen will help you narrow your product search to seats you prefer most.
Traditional Seat Varieties
We'll start with traditional single-occupant seats which are sometimes described as helm seats. Should you prefer to keep your purchase price low, we've got great values in basic seats without armrests, side bolsters, footrests, or other extra-cost features. Many of these seats have backs that fold flat. And if you'd like a comfortable seat with a backrest that shifts to face forward or backward, check out the Springfield Marine Flip-Back Seat and the wider Wise Deluxe Series Pontoon Flip Flop Bench Seat.
Use "with arm rests" and/or "with side support" checkboxes to browse through seats that are so equipped. Or, use the "with side support and flip-up bolster" check box to view seats equipped with a leg bolster cushion hinged to flip up onto the seat for a higher sitting perch and better visibility. Another popular choice for boat seats are those in the "with armrests, footrests, and pedestal/posts" category.
If you're interested in captain's chairs that feature adjustable pedestal/post height, check out Wise Deluxe Series Pilot Seat with Adjustable Pedestal & Spider Mount, Springfield Marine Newport Economy White Molded Seat with Adjustable Pedal & Seat Mount and Wise White Captains Seat with Fixed Pedestal & Seat Slide Mount for best values.
Specialty Seats
In this section, we discuss seats which are a departure from those that cradle occupants in traditional seating positions.
Leaning Posts
Leaning posts are essentially taller, upright seats that give a boat captain the ability to steer and see all gauges while looking over the wheel at what's ahead. Leaning posts will feature a high-mounted seat cushion or padded bench rail to sit on or lean against, and most will include a seat back section which can be removed or folded out of the way.
The TACO Neptune ll Leaning Post with Removable Tackle Storage Bag is a clever design that features a high-mounted seat cushion that folds down to reveal a removable storage bag. On the back of the seat are 4 fishing pole holders - 2 of which can be used to install a detachable backrest section. If you prefer a slightly higher design, TACO offers the Neptune lll Leaning Post w/ Brackets & Grab Rail without storage bag.
We've also got the Springfield Marine Leaning Post with optional bolt-on backrest section.
"Horse" Seats
With no armrests or side bolsters of any kind, horse seats allow you to sit unencumbered at a convenient height and position for working a fishing pole or observing the water. Whichever way you use a horse seat, an easy hop-off is all that's required to get back on both feet.
Named for their saddle shape, horse seats we offer are designed to bolt right onto any boat seat pedestal/post. Choose Millennium's SW 300 Series Salt Water Palma Horse Boat Seat (6"h x 20"w x 12"d) or slightly larger B 300 Series Palma Horse Boat Seat (7"h x 21"w x 13"d) - both of which are rated to support 400 pounds.
Casting Seats
Like horse seats above, casting seats are purpose-built for fishing. Such seats feature a seat cushion that's wide at the rear for comfort and tapered at the front for easy climb-offs. Casting seats typically have a small rear support lip and no side bolsters.
Casting seats sold without posts include the Attwood Universal Mount Casting Seat (padded vinyl seat only), Wise Pro Angler Tour Bass Boat Casting Seat (shorter padded vinyl seat), Millennium B 200 Series and SW 200 Series Casting Boat Seats (both are elastic mesh material), Springfield Marine Pro Stand-Up Seat (vinyl cushioned seat), and Wise Blast Off Series Bass Boat Traditional Casting Seat (larger, more padded vinyl seat with tri-color patterns) to name a few.
For casting seats that include posts, we've got the Springfield Marine Pro Stand-Up Seat Package (adjustable post column from 23.5"-30.5" high) and the Springfield Marine Plug-In Seat w/ Adjustable Control Post (adjustable post from 30"-36" high).
Foot Rests
Sitting anywhere with your feet dangling above the floor quickly becomes uncomfortable, but on a boat it's much worse when the body is jostled randomly in all directions. When your body weight isn't properly supported in this way, gravity pulls the pelvis backward unnaturally and forces muscles in your lower back area to compensate in ways they weren't meant to - causing strain and pain. Additionally, dangling feet add pressure on legs and reduce circulation. Any passengers already suffering from circulatory issues such as thrombosis, swelling, or varicose veins are at increased risk of dangerous blood clots forming.
Because you don't want passengers to be uncomfortable, much less at any health risk, we've got sturdy foot rests that solve these issues. Check out the step style foot rests from Garelick and Springfield Marine - both of which come with hardware for attaching to 2+7/8" diameter poles.
Portable Seats w/ Built-In Coolers
Extra seats are always a plus when friends and family come along to enjoy the water. In such cases, having a cooler filled with favorite drinks along really pays off. Allow us to introduce innovative seats that double as insulated coolers.
In addition to a sturdy padded seat cushion and reversible seat back up top, these fully-functional coolers also feature insulated walls, hearty rubber seals, and easy-to-use drain holes below. Unless specified otherwise, seat upholstery materials are durable, weather-resistant vinyl which is easy to clean.
If you prefer a little bit smaller size, take a look at the Wise Offshore 50-Quart Swingback Cooler Seat. Moving up to larger dimensions, we’ve got Wise 62-quart and 70-quart cooler seats. Should you prefer a standard cooler without a seat, we've got a variety of them as well.
Wrapping things up, we'll note that in addition to boat seats discussed here, we also carry a variety of related seat mounts, bases for seat pedestals/posts, portable chairs, seat & console covers, specially-formulated cleaning supplies, and more.
We also encourage you to browse through other sections of BOATiD where you'll find some great marine electronics for navigation, cartography and communication, safety items, replacement parts for engine & assorted mechanical items, anchors and docking-related components, plumbing & sanitation products, lighting needs, maintenance & winterization, sailing-related parts & components, boat covers, and much more. Should you have questions about anything on our website, we're happy to assist you seven days a week!