Ranger Bench Seat

[Caleb.Smith]

Oh yah and don't use 5" foam its too thick.
I should have used 3"

[Ranger362xr4]

I got my seats and coin box in last week and installed them last weekend It came out pretty nice. Here are some before and after pictures.

[plbass]

Wow looks awesome. Nice upgrade.

[KandKKustomz]

I got my seats and coin box in last week and installed them last weekend It came out pretty nice. Here are some before and after pictures.

what did the coin box run youif you dont mind me asking?

[Ranger362xr4]

$570.00

[KandKKustomz]

Will they make in any Ranger gelcoat color?

[wmitch2]

$570.00

OUCH !!!!

[Ranger362xr4]

Yes they will match your gelcoat. Call and ask for Connie Hill give her your serial number and they will give you the correct match. The only thing is in 1990 the flake was .014" and the new flake is .008" it's a little smaller but not that noticeable. Mine is black mist and they did not have the larger flake in the black mist but some colors they still do.

[KandKKustomz]

Looks great!

[Ranger362xr4]

Check your email Kandkkustomz

[wmitch2]

I've got to do something similar to my 93 372v. Did you just lay the plywood on top of the gas tank? Or did you build a frame around the tank, keeping the plywood from hitting it? I'm a little concerned with weight pushing down on the tank if someone steps between the seats.

On mine, the plywood cleared the tank. I used 3/4" and anchored it to the sides and front as there was about a 1 1/2" lip. Also, I extended the plywood under the back about a foot. The 3/4' is sturdy enough not to sag and hit the tank.

[CastingCall]

Oh yah and don't use 5" foam its too thick.
I should have used 3"

Looks good for a first time seamstress! I understand the learning curve frustration. After burning up several "hobby" sewing machines, I bought an old metal-geared sewing machine from a gal who refurbishes antique ones - just for sewing heavy projects (fish houses, upholstery, boat covers, etc.).

Any updates or finished pics?
Did you seal the plywood with epoxy resin (especially the edges) prior to gluing foam & installing the vinyl? It will rot quickly if you don't.

[Caleb.Smith]

I will have to pull a few pics but yes I did seal with resin and the only thing that I would have changed would be the thickness of the foam. I chose way too thick.
I went with a 5" High Density Foam and should have probably done a 2-3" Foam instead. Other than that it works flawlessly, and I feel nothing even when splittin yacht wakes.