Traditional seat back

How much do you angle the seat backs to make them comfortable? I've got Roger's most excellent book but can't find any advice on that matter.

I think I'll put RIP on the back of the seat back. Either that or "Who do you love" (Bo Diddly). BOTH!!

But I digress. jb

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Permalink Reply by Dave Z on March 24, 2009 at 10:01am
15 degrees or so. although, id like one of those buttons that makes it recline.

but I'm never in the front seat.
Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on March 24, 2009 at 10:59am
What would happen if you made a slotted receptacle to make changing the angle as simple as lifting and dropping the seat in another slot? You already need to have a "stop" block installed inside the seat base to control the forward movement of the base of the seat. Why not multiple stops. I know it isn't a button but it wouldn't take much work to add a couple more.

Rick Newman
Permalink Reply by Greg Hatten on March 24, 2009 at 11:30am
Mine are at 12 degrees - but I like the sounds of that button for multiple reclining options. At one point, I tinkered with adding seat warmers in the passenger seat pad and backs... still working on that one...
GH
Permalink Reply by Roger Fletcher on March 24, 2009 at 1:17pm
Dave Z has it right at about 15 degrees for the McKenzie double ender with transiom (see the guest seat schematic at the top of page 253 in the book). The only problem I would have with an adjustable back, as an oarsman, is the potential to bark my knuckles when having to heave on the oars. A shorter guy with less reach may be able to get by. Besides, if anyone gets too comforable up front they may forget what they are there for (to fish), or they may get too comfortable and decide to stay and overstay their welcome. Smile.
Permalink Reply by jb on March 24, 2009 at 5:49pm
Roger, my apology, you have the 15 degree listed tilt listed on pg. 166 as well. I even read that section. I'm sometimes amazed that I have made it this far in life.

I have looked at 6-8 different sets of plans for drifters in the last few months, and must say yours are far and away the most professional. As I collect wood working tools and some skill I am looking forward to building a traditional wooden drift boat. Maby a double-ender. They have the fairest lines to me.

thanks again jb

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