{"id":1119,"date":"2020-01-13T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/choosing-a-quality-boat-seat\/"},"modified":"2023-03-22T17:50:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T17:50:22","slug":"choosing-a-quality-boat-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/choosing-a-quality-boat-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing A Quality Boat Seat"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>When you get down to it, a new boat seat isn\u2019t that expensive, looks great, and can add extra comfort and stability to your ride.<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s vital to match the boat seat style to your vessel dimensions, on-water demeanor, purpose, and boat decor.<\/p>\n<p>While seats come in many variations, colors, and styles, there are a few qualities that set the best apart from the rest. Look for the following features to ensure you are buying a seat that will provide comfortable support while absorbing the abuse Mother Nature likes to dish out on the water day after day:<\/p>\n<h4>Comfort Features:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Reasonably thick, contoured cushioning for shock absorption<\/li>\n<li>High back for extra lumbar support<\/li>\n<li>Mildew-resistant marine-grade vinyl<\/li>\n<li>Moisture barrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Durability:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>UV resistance to prevent color fade<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy, hard plastic interior\/exterior frame<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel hardware, aluminum tubing and corrosion-resistant parts<\/li>\n<li>Significant manufacturer\u2019s warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Additional Checkpoints:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For pedestal-style chairs, check if the pedestal is included or a separate purchase<\/li>\n<li>For bench-style chairs, ensure tight tolerances when closing under-seat storage spaces<\/li>\n<li>For swivel seats and captain\u2019s chairs, ensure all hardware is corrosion-resistant to ensure full mobility season after season<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h4>MEMBER BENEFITS BEYOND 24\/7 TOWING<\/h4>\n<p>As the premier leader in on-water boating assistance, Sea Tow members receive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/marine-services\/\">the most comprehensive benefits<\/a> available. Membership includes a full suite of on-water assistance services for every boat you own or rent. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/membership\/\">our membership options<\/a>\u00a0today. To find the Sea Tow closest to you, use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/service-locator\/\">our service locator<\/a>\u00a0or call our Customer Care Team at\u00a0<a href=\"tel: 800-473-2869\">800-4-SEATOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you get down to it, a new boat seat isn\u2019t that expensive, looks great, and can add extra comfort [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6410,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-boating-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.1 (Yoast SEO v24.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Choosing A Quality Boat Seat | Sea Tow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There&#039;s more to choosing a boat seat than meets the eye. 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