New seats with bolsters for my 2008 Challenger 180

[rcguy]

Switched out seats that came with the SeaDoo and installed custom seats with bolsters. So now I'm able to see over the windshield. Notice the seats have three colors and match the interior that came with the 180. Bolster seats only came on the 210 or 230.

 

[Albysure]

I like them...they look and match good it seems like...how much roughly for a set? Did they have the white and blue also?

 

[rcguy]

I ordered the custom seats from Veada Industries, Inc. (veada.com). They are located in New Falls, IN. Veada sent me swatches of the marine covering. You pick the colors of the marine covering that best match your boat. The seats are made to order in about 10/14 days and cost $260 each delivered as of September 2014. The model number I ordered was HS200B. I also went with new aluminum bases that they recommended. You could use the bases that came with the boat but have to cut the seats but you lose the chance of reselling the old seats. The new bases were $130 each, heavier gauge aluminum and much stronger. I sold the old seats on Craig's list, so my net cost for the new seats was around $480. I could have only ordered one seat for the Captain but then I would still not be able to see over the windshield. Only kidding...my girlfriend lets me drive sometimes.

 

[seamarski]

Thanks for the info and the pictures. Do you have to drill into the floor to install the new base ? Do you have a model number for the base ?

 

[moochy]

Looks great, well done

 

[rcguy]

Seamarski, yes I had to drill new holes for the seat bases. Four for each seat and used two of the old holes. I filled in the old mounting holes (two for each seat) with 5200 and the new mounts cover the old holes. Used stainless lag bolts to hold new bases. Now I have six bolts holding each seat (stronger) instead of four. I can't find the receipt for the new seat bases but I believe Veada recommended were to buy them.

 

[seamarski]

Great. Thanks again for the info.