Ranger boat seat upgrade...is this doable?

[bass806]

Wanting to add the Bass Boat brand seats that are pictured to my 96 Ranger 491VS.

I assume I will have to build up a plywood deck for the new seats. I will also be adding an aftermarket coin box like the OEM Ranger one I have.

Is this a doable project? Any thoughts or words of wisdom are appreciated. Any fit issues or anything you can add will be greatly appreciated.

I need the extra support the new seats offer since I've had back surgery...and I also want to make the old boat a little more modern looking.

Thanks!!!

[Kwasham]

I have seen it done before, I believe there is a thread on here in the Ranger Forum that shows it being done. Looks like you will need to build a new seat pan and then mount the new seats and console to the new pan. Good Luck!

[Kwasham]

Check out this thread. This should help. http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....ght=bench+seat

[twitch]

Just did my buds Skeeter over those seats are nice and well made and the console is a nice addition, might add one to mine,but yes you will have to make a plywood base and seal it and then carpet and mount the seats to that can be done someone her has pics try doing a search

[Cattail22]

Here's my 487VS that I did a couple years ago.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=776605

[bass806]

Here's my 487VS that I did a couple years ago.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=776605

Man...that is perfect. Exactly what I needed.

Thanks!!!

[Ranjo]

Replaced the bench in my 462 with Ranger bucket seats and coin box. Can send pictures if you want.

[bass806]

Replaced the bench in my 462 with Ranger bucket seats and coin box. Can send pictures if you want.

Yes please...sent you a PM

[Dh0ckey11]

That center console is awesome and way cheaper than the ranger ones. Would love to see some pics if you pull the trigger.

[Rondel41]

I actually just got done doing this last week. I have a 97 r82 and I hated the tan but love the green. I sat and took measurements and thought about it and made mock tests to one night it just clicked in my mind I just ripped off the skins from the old bench and used the Old fiberglass pan. I would highlh highly recommend going this route. 1000 times easier and I just re upholstered and carpet on the pan and a few 1/4 holes and done deal. I’m very happy they way it came out. This was my first time ever doing it and I also redid both my dash boards with a different color vinyl. If you want send me a PM your number and I can text pics and how I did it. I tried to upload here but says the pics are too large? If any one know how to fix that let me know and I’ll post here.

[361Fan]

Use the fibergass pan your seats are attached to. Carpet them attach the new seats. Re-assemble with the original hardware.