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Permalink Reply by Dave Z on October 19, 2010 at 9:40am

you need an odd number of notches. 1/2" notches, 1 inch on centers. I use a turnbuckel, but there are many methods for tension.

My seats are all about 22" wide between the rope supports.

Hope this helps, just kinda fit it in there and cipher a bit, you'll come up with something.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Anderson on October 19, 2010 at 12:15pm

Thank you Dave - that helps. Do you have any pics of your seat - boat pics only...ha - what size rope and blend have you used. Some of the rope I have used in the past gets pretty stretched (of course that is why the turnbuckle is good) - I don't have Roger Fletcher's book - probably need to purchase it as it should have plans for the seat.

Thanks again for the reply.

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on October 19, 2010 at 3:20pm

Chris, I have posted a few seat pictures here for you. They show a diversity of designs to either confuse you or add to your choices. Good luck on your build. I had to post twice to show a wider variety. If I find some more when I get home I send post those too.

Rick Newman

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• April pictures 150.JPG, 2.3 MB
• April pictures 155.JPG, 2.2 MB
• April pictures 166.JPG, 2.1 MB

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on October 19, 2010 at 3:26pm

Here's more pictures. There have a few discussions about rope types and qualities posted here and on other sites. Try a quick search:<)

Rick Newman

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• April pictures 168.JPG, 2.2 MB
• April pictures 172.JPG, 2.2 MB
• April pictures 182.JPG, 2.2 MB

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Permalink Reply by Chris Anderson on October 19, 2010 at 10:10pm

These are awesome! You are awesine for posting them. How cool was that - I asked a question and got some great replies. Thanks again for the input and photos. I truly appreciate it. When I rebuild - I will post some photos - don't be surprised if they resemble the ones you just shared. CA

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on October 19, 2010 at 10:26pm

My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed them!

Happy waves to you,

Rick Newman

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Permalink Reply by Chris Anderson on October 19, 2010 at 11:25pm

Thanks Rick - for the reply and the photos. CA

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Permalink Reply by Dave Z on October 20, 2010 at 5:40am

I used a 3/8" poly braid with no core. Its soft on your butt, but yes, it does stretch. but that a minor inconvenience. Just retension it.

Here are some pics of my handiwork.

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