Seat Frame Pattern

I have been looking for seat frame patterns similar to those built by Montana Boat Builders.  I have searched the site here and haven't found anything ( I may not be looking in the right areas).  I realize I could just by one seat from MBB and then use it as a template but I would rather not spend 166.00 on a seat.  I would be willing to pay someone here if they had a template similar to the MBB seats, or would love to work up a trade if someone would like to lead me in the right direction.

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Permalink Reply by Jordan Davis on December 18, 2010 at 3:33pm

Scott

 

You can send those to:

 

JDDavis009@gmail.com

 

Again, I really appreciate this.  I will send you a private message to follow.

Permalink Reply by Michael Whitney on March 11, 2013 at 8:00pm

Scott, do you still have the pattern for your rope seat with backs available? I am rebuilding a driftboat and really like your style of seat.

thanks in advance.

Mike

mwhitney@bendbroadband.com

Permalink Reply by Bill Craig on April 22, 2013 at 4:49pm

Scott

I just saw this post of your seat design as I was planning on building one like this today. This looks like an older post but if you still have this file and are willing to share, please email to me ibefishintoo@yahoo.com

Thanks.

Bill

Permalink Reply by Mike Murray on February 22, 2022 at 7:39am

Scott 

Do you still have your plans for this seat? If so could you send me a set? thanks Mike 

email mandmwoodworking@gmail.com

Permalink Reply by Matthew Chinchilla on March 20, 2024 at 5:43am

Hello Scott

I am currently building a stitch and glue drifty. I have plans from Jason Cajune but the dimensions of the rope seat are ambiguous for the angle. Would you mind sending me your rope seat dimensions? I love the way your seats came out and I would greatly appreciate it

matthewchinchilla@gmail.com

Thanks

Permalink Reply by Richard Elder on April 22, 2013 at 5:26pm

The MBB style of seat certainly looks cute and comfortable for passengers, but there are a couple of things to bear in mind:  If it is used for a row seat it will substantially limit your rowing power by preventing you from using your back and leg muscles.  And with the multitude of holes and edges they will be the highest maintenance items on a boat-- probably requiring as much time as the entire exterior of a bright finished Sapele/clear glass cloth boat.

Permalink Reply by Josh Wieschowski on April 23, 2013 at 4:36am

Im building these seats for my boat too. Front and back. The guide seat will be a backless "tractor style" seat as not to limit the rower! Im not this far in my build but I have already considered this!

 

Permalink Reply by Michael Whitney on April 23, 2013 at 1:25pm

I bought the seat pattern from Boulder Boat Works shown in their custom boat photos. Will be building them soon. I redesigned the rower's seat by adding about 3 inches on the backrest as I need the support and I do not do whitewater rapids. I mostly fish lakes and the flat rivers of Montana every year.

MikeJW

Permalink Reply by David Witton on February 24, 2022 at 8:08am

I built one of these a few years ago - I used 3/4" white oak for the sides. If I did it again, I'd use thicker stock, perhaps 1". Snugging the rope up put a fair bit of stress on the sides. 

Permalink Reply by David Witton on March 20, 2024 at 7:44am

Turns out I did build a second one, this time with 15/16" white oak. When you design your seat, plan the cross members carefully to deal with the tension created by the lacing. The thicker sides were a significant improvement. 

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