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TomP
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06/20/2020 09:13AM  
I refurbished an old outfitter's SR 18.5 with three seats two years ago. It turned out great. For this year's trip, it may be just two of us going. Would it make sense to take the third seat out to cut weight or does the boat need to have the third seat in for structural integrity? Thanks!
 
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ducks
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06/20/2020 09:29AM  
When I tandemed with our SR Q18.5 I always took the 3rd seat out.
 
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Captn Tony
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06/20/2020 09:31AM  
I leave it in on my trips but not for structure. It's a great place to set your depth finder.
 
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bwcadan
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06/20/2020 03:52PM  
We tandomed with the seat in. Not much weight for bysecampers. j Never know when you will pick up a hitch hiker.
 
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firemedic5586
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06/25/2020 02:44PM  
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Same,

I refinished mine a couple years back, I just leave mine in it..










 
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jhb8426
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06/25/2020 07:33PM  
If the boat has a center thwart, there will be no effect on hull stiffness or structural integrity if the seat is removed.
 
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Boppa
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06/25/2020 09:38PM  
Hi Tom,
Have removed mine on a number of occasions, never had an issue and have been in some rough conditions with no ill effects.
Boppa
 
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