Broken Seat

[Familyman]

Was out on the 211 today and was sittingon the edge of the back seat (the removeable one)... We hit a bump and the seat snaped! Only weigh 190lbs... Anyone experience this before or know what to do now to fix it?

Thanks

[SkiTower]

Re: Broken Seat

Was out on the 211 today and was sittingon the edge of the back seat (the removeable one)... We hit a bump and the seat snaped! Only weigh 190lbs... Anyone experience this before or know what to do now to fix it?

Haven't experienced it but it has been a concern of mine. Do wish they'd improve that design, if nothing more than being able to pull the plug without removing the seat...

[HS]

RE: Re: Broken Seat

Yes:

Mine broke and was replaced by CC. Just call cust. service. My situation was a guest moved onto the seat and plopped down on the outside (unsupported end near the step) and it snapped.

[Chexi]

RE: Re: Broken Seat

Not sure about your 211, but when re-upholstering my 99 Air, I fixed some cracks with fiberglass tape and West Systems epoxy resin. If it cracks again, it sure as heck won't be where I repaired it.

[dgrimm]

Had the same thing happen to my 2008 211 just a couple of weeks ago. I now have the seat in my garage. Planning to talk with the dealer today.

[Familyman]

Big relief.... CC it covering under warrenty... Should be shipping one ASAP... All's good...

Thanks all for the input

[TylerO]

Familyman....did they give you an ETA for delivery?

I had a friend snap mine as well and I just dropped it off with the local shop. I am hoping for a less than 30 day turnaround.

[tadelfio]

Definately a concern of mine too. I feel like I need a big sign that says "NOT A STEP" or "DO NOT SIT".

[Familyman]

Tyler0....Told me +/- 4 weeks. Drop a note if you recived it earler... Thx

[Mikeski]

I anticipated this issue after seeing some of my lighter friends step on the tip of the seat and watching it flex quite a bit. Here was my solution...

[Familyman]

Good idea Mikski... Assume you dont pull the plug much?

[Mikeski]

I pull the plug every time because my boat always seems to take on water. The box is made of resin coated "superlight" cabinet board, has 4 small light subs in it and it sounds great. Only weighs about 25lbs, my wife and sister have no trouble sliding it forward to access the plug.

[SkiTower]

Mikeski, is it still fastened under the side seat or freestanding? Guess you've never had a foot go through a speaker?

[TylerO]

Mikeski,

Great idea! I am going to do something similar but without the speakers. This is normally the spot everyone puts their shoes so maybe a storage area with a door....hummm....ideas are flowing...

[Mikeski]

Foot through speaker??? That would be pretty tough considering the speakers fire down into the floor, you would have to get your foot in between the 1" space. Those black things in the front are 4" ports, no worries putting your foot or arm inside the hole.

Everything has it's place in my boat: behing passenger seat gets packs/bags/towels, under passenger shallow flip up gets shoes/sandals (closest to walk through), bow gets ropes/fenders/anchor, rear starboard locker gets dry wetsuits/jackets/lines/sacs/tools, rear port locker gets wet jackets/lines/sacs. When you are consistent with your storage spaces things are much easier to find and the pilot doesn't work so hard (usually me).