10-28-2009, 12:21 AM
[cool][#0000ff]In our tubing fambly we have both old and new models of both the Fat Cat and the SFC. Naturally I have tried messin' with the seats...putting foam in the inflated seat pockets and inflated seats in the foam pockets. When it comes to the Fat Cat line the seat pockets are essentially the same. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Not sure about the dimensions of the Super Fish Cat. But, I am guessing the foam seat would fit fine in the Fat Cat. Both are about 19" across the seat. And when it comes to inflatable, the seat expands to fit the space and shape alloted. The seats on the SFC are actually OVERSIZED, so they never completely expand within the pocket space. I am guessing it will be similar for the FC 4 Deluxe. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Best way to find out is to stuff it in and air it up. Stop before fully inflated to check for cozy fit.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I know that the current inflatable seats are TOUGH. When my tube was wind-ripped off the top of my vehicle recently, it was run over by at least a couple of trucks. The air chambers and the inflated seat survived the trauma, but the sewn cover split seven ways to Sunday. The inflated air chambers and seat covers are pretty sturdy.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have also known of a couple of guys who have bought a Fat Cat and then aftermarket purchased the inflatable bottom seat cushion. Some like one better than the other. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My personal opinion is that the inflated bottom seat gives a much firmer ride with less "collapsing" inward of the two sides when fully inflated and with the angler seated for action.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Not sure about the dimensions of the Super Fish Cat. But, I am guessing the foam seat would fit fine in the Fat Cat. Both are about 19" across the seat. And when it comes to inflatable, the seat expands to fit the space and shape alloted. The seats on the SFC are actually OVERSIZED, so they never completely expand within the pocket space. I am guessing it will be similar for the FC 4 Deluxe. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Best way to find out is to stuff it in and air it up. Stop before fully inflated to check for cozy fit.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I know that the current inflatable seats are TOUGH. When my tube was wind-ripped off the top of my vehicle recently, it was run over by at least a couple of trucks. The air chambers and the inflated seat survived the trauma, but the sewn cover split seven ways to Sunday. The inflated air chambers and seat covers are pretty sturdy.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have also known of a couple of guys who have bought a Fat Cat and then aftermarket purchased the inflatable bottom seat cushion. Some like one better than the other. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]My personal opinion is that the inflated bottom seat gives a much firmer ride with less "collapsing" inward of the two sides when fully inflated and with the angler seated for action.[/#0000ff]
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