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Old 11 August 2024, 06:40   #1
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Inflatable boat seat

Just ordered one of these for the Honwave T40. Expensive but they are supposed to be quite good

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marineo-Din...ct_top?ie=UTF8
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Old 23 August 2024, 17:01   #2
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It has taken a while but look what should be here soon.

I think this might be a game changer for Sibs
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As someone who has yet to find and settle on a “comfortable” and practical position on my sib, this could be a decent shout.
I saw these guys use something similar in a few videos.
https://youtu.be/W1I3V-Wxa-4?si=ryjr8HQrjX9_9rKk
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As someone who has yet to find and settle on a “comfortable” and practical position on my sib, this could be a decent shout.
I saw these guys use something similar in a few videos.
https://youtu.be/W1I3V-Wxa-4?si=ryjr8HQrjX9_9rKk
That is the one I have bought all be it a little redesigned I think. It just arrived via the Amazon Van
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90% the same design as my 15yr old pink one that will never see the light of day.
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90% the same design as my 15yr old pink one that will never see the light of day.
Just cos it is pink or cos it was no good ?
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It’s the pink. Well and the fact on all the boats I've used or been on I prefer the upper helm position.
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Is this a helm seat or for passengers
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Is this a helm seat or for passengers
Can be put in any location in the T40. I will be doing a review soon but bit busy on the camper van at the moment
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Just wondering how you steer if tiller
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Just wondering how you steer if tiller
In the video which Brin put a link too, it's used by The Ferryman as a helm seat. Personally I think it looks bloody awkward and I wouldn't want to use it on anything other than very calm waters, but each to their own.
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I will see how it goes not got it out of the box yet. Got to be better than sitting on the Tubes which I never do to be honest.

The guy who did the video reaconed it was a game changer. I will find out hopefully soon
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If not, I'm sure err in dors will appreciate it
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So it looks like you have to twist with your arm over the seat back to steer and seat height would make my knees hurt not a game changer for me a bean bag would be better IMO
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So it looks like you have to twist with your arm over the seat back to steer and seat height would make my knees hurt not a game changer for me a bean bag would be better IMO
Well when I get time and the weather is good I will see. Cant do this quickly however as got a lot else on.

It was quite expensive in my view so hopefully it will be ok
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Well I have got this out of its packet and set it up. Initial thoughts are that it is good and better quality than I expected.

If all things align I might be able to test it very soon. In the meantime here is a little video to show what it is like etc

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Went out in the T40 today and tested the new seat. It has good points and bad points. Video soon for those that are interested
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Well had the seat out on the water in the Honwave T40. Love the Honwave T40 more than I ever thought I would. I am however sort of 50/50 about the seat. It certainly has its good points. I made the little video below hopefully this will help others to make up their mind

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