1977 F25 topside question

guglielmo6160 · Post by **guglielmo6160** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:23 pm

my 77 F 25 has what looks like a bench seat built into what normally would be the cabin windows ,up front. with a hatch in the middle. Does anyone know if there should be seating cushions there or just plain topside fiberglass? just wondering , looks kinda plain

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:37 pm

I say put 3 cushions there. Thats a great place to stargaze

Ron

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:49 pm

Probably came 'naked' on the base boat. Pretty common though to make things a little softer for thee butt-cheeks. Should be pretty cheap to have cushions made - a couple of rectangular pieces of 3-4" foam, upholstered in fabric or vinyl. Then have the two pieces sewn together (so the back and seat are attached into one L-shaped piece). You can just sit in place and remove as needed, use velcro to hold them there, or go with a bungee cord setup similar to the bench seat on the F32 fly bridge (I can describe what I mean if you care enough).

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:52 pm

Or, like RB says... get a few of these http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... classNum=0

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:32 pm

Ive got the 77 brochure that came with my 77 F26. The F25 was configured just like yours, without any cushions, unless that was an option. But that bench design was built right in. Cushions should be easy to have made or bought from a catalog.

jimbo36 · Post by **jimbo36** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:26 am

gug, We have this on our F36 and, next to the bridge, this is our favorite spot on board (if we want sun).

At the dock, at anchor or underway. You will find the cushions that you have made will not be rectangular. I recommend 4 separate pieces with snaps to hold them securly, particularly underway. They will be easier to clean, store and handle than when they are attached to each other.

We had a canvas cover (snap down) made so we leave them in place. Start by making a paper template, take them with you, and shop for a price.

jimbo36

Boaterguy · Post by **Boaterguy** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:58 am

I agree- we have a 1975 F-25, same configuration. We have a two piece set-up that snaps in place. We sit there often, it is a great place to relax, or sit during a quiet cruise.

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:19 am

I had said 3 piece because of the hatch in the middle. Is that a cabin hatch??? Or maybe a storage hatch that could hold ice and Beer?

Ron

jimbo36 · Post by **jimbo36** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 4:55 pm

Maybe it's the forward head. ..or not.

jimbo36

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:51 am

I'd have to say its a head, being its forward on the poop-deck

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:36 pm

Awwwww Jeez......here we go again.....

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1977 F25 topside question

1977 F25 topside question

get the cushions