new helm seats for floozie pics

[videoguy]

Well I had to have a new project for floozie . I am building two new helmseats and getting rid of the barstool I was using this is a shot of the prototype.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc189/reinhardtp/Picture_0419.jpg
and here is a shot of the one of the new seats I did the carving on the backrest to tie in with the carving on the stern seat and they will be upolstered rather than the cushion the picture
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc189/reinhardtp/Picture_0418.jpg
And the plan is to have them fold up and slide under the side deck out of the way.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc189/reinhardtp/Picture_0417.jpg
At least thats how I see it in my head but I see lots of things in my head that don't come out as planed. Sorry about the size of the pics but I haven't figured out how to change the size this is my first attempt at posting photos from photobucket and was happy just getting them posted. hope you all have a good thanksgiving.......Phil

[JimD]

You shouldn't be planing your head anyway, Phil. Cool chairs. :)

[P.L.Lenihan]

Very,very nice and very crafty too! What type of wood did you use and why are you going with upholstery? I would think that the removeable cushion idea is better as it is never an issue to dry things out should they ever become wet (and on a boat,if things don't get wet,they are at least forever in a damp enviroment) and slowly rot the wood out from underneth the upholstery.
Lovely carving too, right in the spirit of your beloved Floozie.

Thanks for the pictures!

Peter

[Vince Brennan]

Nice to see a good idea! I like the folding sides and back and I agree with Peter... a removable cushion is a GOOD idea... indeed, it could even be an emergency flotation device.

The few Floozie pics on my site get nice comments.

[jlapratt]

As always, Phil, beautiful work. I like the idea of opening up the helm area with movable/convertible/temporary seats.

Jeff