New Cushion for my Yak

[ryallen0929@gmail.com]

I have just recently purchased a Lifetime Tamarack 10 foot kayak and I have found after an hour of fishing, the seat became extremely uncomfortable. I Was wondering if anyone would recommend a new seat that is also raised and comfortable. My price range is around $50.

[Harold Scoggins]

Maybe this mod? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ162x-tTno

For future reference, anything boat/kayak related should go under that forum. Good luck with your yak.

[ryallen0929@gmail.com]

ok thank you for that

[Crankin4Bass]

Maybe you can return it and get the Lifetime Teton from Dick’s Sporting Goods instead? The Teton has a mesh frame seat which should be more comfortable. They frequently are on sale for $300. 

[GrumpyOlPhartte]

I had a similar situation with my old kayak.  I went to a fabric shop (locally it is Joanne’s) and purchased a chunk of foam used for cushions. The foam comes in varying thicknesses up to four inches. I happened to buy the 4-inch and cut it to fit using an old electric knife.  Made my seat quite comfortable. Probably would have been fine with 3-inch or maybe even 2-inch, but at my age I liked the comfort.  Not beautiful but functional ... and did reduce noise when I shifted position.  Definitely less than $50.00.  Just a thought.

 

Does raise your center of gravity a little. Not a big deal, but be aware when you are considering thickness.

Edited July 20, 2019 by GrumpyOlPhartte
Additional info:

[jlb6]

Have the same exact yak for the river. This stadium seat fits perfect in it. 

https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Tech-Stadium-Bleachers/dp/B019EIAR1K/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj4OR_JbF4wIV2B-tBh0RdAeXEAAYASAAEgJMRPD_BwE&hvadid=153689199033&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9021703&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15813408604690437548&hvtargid=kwd-171689317927&hydadcr=9405_9464971&keywords=cascade+stadium+seat&qid=1563683520&s=gateway&sr=8-4

[ryallen0929@gmail.com]

Perfect, thank you