Swing Out Helm Seats

[Trident]

I have seen on some boats a bulkhead mounted helm seat that swings flat against the "wall" to keep it out of the way when not in use but I cannot seem to find anyone who sells them . Does anyone here know what I mean and where I might find one please?

 

[Mister E]

Sounds like something useful for our boat as well.

 

[RivalRedwing]

I suspect they are bespoke to order from your local stainless fitter

Mr Stainless could do it I'm sure.... https://www.mrstainless.co.uk/

 

[V1701]

I have one that looks for all the world that it's an adaptation of a simple, folding wooden chair. Comfy enough with a cushion on. Let me know if you'd like to see pics...

 

[rogerthebodger]

This is one of my fold down cockpit seats attaches to my Pushpit to allow me o pass the seat when folded up/ I could not find am already made seat, so I made one myself

https://flic.kr/p/WooX13

Seat directly behind the steering wheel and a winch mounter folding seat just to the right

 

[Plum]

I have seen on some boats a bulkhead mounted helm seat that swings flat against the "wall" to keep it out of the way when not in use but I cannot seem to find anyone who sells them . Does anyone here know what I mean and where I might find one please?

Not sure what you have in mind but Roper Rhodes Detachable Shower Seat | Now At Victorian Plumbing.co.uk

 

[jonathanhsm]

I have seen on some boats a bulkhead mounted helm seat that swings flat against the "wall" to keep it out of the way when not in use but I cannot seem to find anyone who sells them . Does anyone here know what I mean and where I might find one please?

 

[jonathanhsm]

in France I think they're called 'strapontins' .if that's any help !?

 

[KompetentKrew]

I googled "strapontins bateau" and found these:

• FOLDING SEAT PLASTIMO
• Roca Stainless Steel AISI304 Folding Bracket (305mm x 20mm)
• Helmsman's folding seat

 

[harvey38]

Something like this?

Folding Side Mounting Seat Frame

 

[rich]

 

[Trident]

Something like this?

Folding Side Mounting Seat Frame

I was looking for the type that pivot like some barstools but your link might well do the job - thank you

 

[harvey38]

I was looking for the type that pivot like some barstools but your link might well do the job - thank you

It's expensive for a bit of welded aluminium box section as I don't think it includes the seat but I'm sure a fabricator could knock something up to your requirements.

 

[Trident]

I think I’ll end up making one - fortunately I own a company that bends stainless tube and can weld anything so I’ll not have too much trouble but have to wait until the machines aren’t running all day which might be a while… not sure I can justify stopping production runs and keeping customers waiting just so I can make a seat base