Transom Seat Cushion Removal - How?

[kmp9494]

I have a 2018 GS24 and I think either ants or termits has gotten under the port side transom seat. I used a hose to get most of them gone but I wanted to remove the seat and make sure a nest is still not under there. Any idea on how to remove?

[Scooter G]

Bummer of a problem, sounds like the start of a bad movie.
Most non-hinged cushions, panels, etc, on these boat are attached using christmas tree studs. You'll want to score a plastic trim removal kit (good to have around for future needs). You'll be upset with yourself if you use screwdrivers, not that I know anything about that.
https://nautiqueparts.com/christmas-tree-studs/
I'm not super familiar with your set-up, somebody else may know. I would do a deep dive in the locker just to make sure it isn't anchored via screw from below, doubt it. Take some bug spray with you, lol.

Are you talking this rear cushion?

[Phil L.]

On my 2021 GS22, I can access beneath the transom seats by the rear compartments. There are 2 plastic wing nuts that hold the seat in place.

Kind of a bummer having to remove them to dry after a surf session. Does anyone have a trick to avoid getting them soaked when having to pick up a fallen surfer ? The wave crashes on one them depending on which side I turn.

I've relied on the method in the video below for the past few years...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO_dTqABGOw

So I bring the seats inside to give em a good drying. I don't want mold sneaking in

[Scooter G]

Mr Murray's example is almost text book perfect. Although he turns a little more at the stop than I usually do trying to avoid the side rollers, and at the same time avoiding the rolling thunder from crashing into the boat from behind. Slow stop, slight turn to the opposite side of the wave, pause to let everything settle. Opposite turn when arriving at the surfer, a figure 8 if you will.