Ive had this on my rig forever just never have posted it. Never have a 3rd person on the boat anymore and stepping on that center seat isnt exactly stable to me as I have almost eaten Sh*& in the past. So ditched that and used the existing hinge and used marine plywood and bondoed everything so it was smooth. Cut the grooves and painted it gray. Super sturdy and I think it looks more open.
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I have since refinished with textured paint on the step.
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