09-04-2010, 06:53 AM
I've used the foam from a discarded pool float to strengthen seat support. Stiff, durable, waterproof and does not compress permanently. It is only about 2" thick so you would have to use 2 or 3 pieces cut to size in the seat cavity, less for the back. Some of the foam at the end of the float is folded over and moulded to form a pillow, so that pillow section may be cut loose and work for the bottom cushion since it is thick and springy.
Just another possibility that I hope someone can use.
Pon
[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]Not the same as the foam seats. It is 4" high density foam used for making mattresses and cushions. Downside...it does soak up water. Upside, you can wring it out and it dries well. It is also very comfy over hard foam or a rigid seat like I use. I weigh a lot and over a full day I compress it down pretty good. But it is still infinitely more comfortable than without it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are lots of outlets for foam. You can look in the yaller pages. I suspect there are a few between Malad and Idaho Falls. I got mine at an Army Navy store right around the corner from where I live. It replaced some that I have had for about 10 years and was pretty well worn out. It does lose its spring over time. I know the feeling.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lots of outdoor and camping supply places sell different kinds of foam. If you are going to buy some take a piece and set it on a hard surface. Then sit on it to see how much cushion in provides or if it totally compresses.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have tried all kinds of boat cushions, stadium seats, etc. Some are waterproof and work okay but the plastic covers tend to have you slip slidin' away. The foam like I use is also anti skid. I do not have to reposition myself in my seat while fishing.[/#0000ff][/quote]
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Just another possibility that I hope someone can use.
Pon
[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]Not the same as the foam seats. It is 4" high density foam used for making mattresses and cushions. Downside...it does soak up water. Upside, you can wring it out and it dries well. It is also very comfy over hard foam or a rigid seat like I use. I weigh a lot and over a full day I compress it down pretty good. But it is still infinitely more comfortable than without it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are lots of outlets for foam. You can look in the yaller pages. I suspect there are a few between Malad and Idaho Falls. I got mine at an Army Navy store right around the corner from where I live. It replaced some that I have had for about 10 years and was pretty well worn out. It does lose its spring over time. I know the feeling.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lots of outdoor and camping supply places sell different kinds of foam. If you are going to buy some take a piece and set it on a hard surface. Then sit on it to see how much cushion in provides or if it totally compresses.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have tried all kinds of boat cushions, stadium seats, etc. Some are waterproof and work okay but the plastic covers tend to have you slip slidin' away. The foam like I use is also anti skid. I do not have to reposition myself in my seat while fishing.[/#0000ff][/quote]
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