Bucket seat differences

[RonnieF]

Looking at BCB website for new bucket seats for the Cougar. The options are Standard and Wave Crusher. What is the difference between the standard and the wave crusher?

Thanks,
Ronnie

[TNReb]

The Wave Crusher are standard on the premium models. Im not sure what the "standard" seats are, but if you've seen a recent premium model moat, then you know what the Wave Crusher are.

[CatCanDoo]

I ordered the wave crusher and they are big with lots of thick padding compared to others I’ve been in. They look and feel great. I wouldn’t choose the option of speakers in the headrest unless you just want a little bit of extra sound and understand that there is now a hole in the seat where the speaker sits. Also, if you put in your Boat ID the color is ordered for you. You may just want to choose your own color that may be a little bolder than the originals were.

[iron banks]

They are padded better than the seats prior to them which isn't saying much. If I have one complaint with BCB its the seats could be more comfortable/plush. They are durable but I had more comfortable seats on my old champions than these.

[TNReb]

They are padded better than the seats prior to them which isn't saying much. If I have one complaint with BCB its the seats could be more comfortable/plush. They are durable but I had more comfortable seats on my old champions than these.

Seats and center step box are the two areas BCB is behind in my opinion. The new style box is better than the old carpet box, but still looks oddly small in the new Puma STS.

The comfort of the seats is good enough, but the style is bland. Lots of other manufacturers have seats that are much more stylish.

Neither are deal-breakers in whether or not I purchase a new boat though.

[RonnieF]

Thanks guys. I appreciate all of the replies. It sounds like the wave crashers are the way to go. I won't need the speakers, but I do want the extra padding. The old back isn't what it used to be.

[printman71]

Thanks guys. I appreciate all of the replies. It sounds like the wave crashers are the way to go. I won't need the speakers, but I do want the extra padding. The old back isn't what it used to be.

Be prepared for a very looonnngggg wait.

[RonnieF]

Be prepared for a very looonnngggg wait.

Yes, I saw that. I guess I can expect them by next summer.

[basshole51]

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Wave crusher upgrade in my 2004 Cougar FTD...one thing to note is the added padding will have you sitting up higher than before....so expect to lose your hat! haha

[CatCanDoo]

04 cougar 5.jpg
Wave crusher upgrade in my 2004 Cougar FTD...one thing to note is the added padding will have you sitting up higher than before....so expect to lose your hat! haha

Great point! I ended up moving my hotfoot after upgrading from the bench seats to wavecrushers because my knee would hit the steering wheel with the height difference.

[rlb8s]

Ronnie - If you are trying to add padding to your seats, try sitting on a throw cushion until your new wave crushers arrive. Virginia requires a throw cushion be out on deck so I simply keep mine in the drivers seat. It does have me sitting a little higher, but I really like the extra padding. Plus I am in compliance with the cushion requirement. You may want to give it a try if you are looking for additional seat support.

[RonnieF]

Richard, that's a great idea to try. My seats have become cracked and split pretty bad, so it's time to replace.
B*******51, thanks for the pic and letting me know about the height difference. That's something I needed to hear. Even though I don't go out in the rough stuff, I'd still like extra padding. I think the wife prefers I get it in the seat and not my booty!
Thanks again

[rlb8s]

Ronnie - Glad it helped. Good fishing.