Smoak352 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I am selling my 18' and buying a 21' Redfisher. The question is, it has these weird seats. Is there a flip up seat on this boat? Its a 2002. Is my only option to buy a cushion? Also, are there any insulated cooler hatches like the 18' has? And where can I find a used poling platform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 2002 does not have a flip up seat. Craigslist for the platform or have one made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoak352 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hewes 21' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoak352 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks, do you know if any of the hatches are insulated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 The hatches on mine are insulated but are not the best for use as a cooler. I often use the pitch well as a cooler as the casting platform shades it so ice last awhile. I would suggest holding off on the poling platform until you use it a bit. A platform was one of the first things I planned on putting on mine but after using without the platform I really liked having the back deck open. Congrats on the new ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 My compartments had insulation, but there was no weather stripping or gasket in on the hatches, which is what makes the most difference. Get some weatherstripping and the ice efficiency will double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 I have gaskets but there is no insulation under the lids where the sun hits the deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 The seats are similar to Tempress seats, and make the ride very nice. The middle one prolly just has extension pole you can take out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 The seats are similar to Tempress seats, and make the ride very nice. The middle one prolly just has extension pole you can take out. Yup, I have a similar seat setup and never use the bench. I also agree about the polling platform; go without for a while to see if you miss it. Mine is mostly used as a table, diving board, occasionally as a mini-tower, but never for poling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoak352 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ok, I will go without the platform for a while. I need to do something about the seats, I feel like I will trip over them. Any major difference between the 21' and the 18'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ok, I will go without the platform for a while. I need to do something about the seats, I feel like I will trip over them. Any major difference between the 21' and the 18'? 3' Sorry, I had to. :content: The seats on my boat aren't in the way, or I'm used to them, but if you don't like them up there then I'd just have a cushion made to sit on the deck and flip down to get out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I have a Redfisher 18 and found the flip up seat too low for me. I had a bench cushion made which drops down behind the console when not in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoak352 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Nice! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopski Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I'm gonna be putting a low and wide leaning post so I can sit up a lil higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Love to see a picture of that when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopski Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Still trying to have one made but I'll definitely post some pictures when I get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoak352 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Here is a pic of the seat I added. Getting it powder coated this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Looks nice and comfy. I'm guessing you don't have any problem remembering your FL#. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnook35 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Can you take up close pics of it please. Trying to figure out seating on a LT20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoak352 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 16 hours ago, Nauti said: Looks nice and comfy. I'm guessing you don't have any problem remembering your FL#. Haha! Good eye! I thought that was interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoak352 Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 13 hours ago, bigsnook35 said: Can you take up close pics of it please. Trying to figure out seating on a LT20 I will take pics this weekend. I keep the boat in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Looks comfy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFloTackleShop Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/9/2016 at 10:07 PM, Smoak352 said: Here is a pic of the seat I added. Getting it powder coated this week. Can you pass on the info on where you got your seat made? I'm trying to get one exactly like that ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Since this thread of the 21 Redfisher seating has resurfaced after 5+ years... I'll just add the ones i've seen. None of these are mine, some are not even MBG boats, others are probably some folks here that own them. But might give you some ideas if you're looking for other seating options. Josh B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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