Phil Falsetti
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- Sep 15, 2017
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- Boat Info
- 1990 Sea Ray 310 Express Cruiser, T-7.4L
- Engines
- T-7.4L Mercruiser
I know this may not be the area for a 1990 SR question, but the purchase order dates 1989 so....
I purchased a 1990, Sea Ray 310 Express cruiser and it has a rear bench screwed to the transom via a hinge. Some would call this a piano hinge. I was wondering... why does it flip up? Is it simply to clean under it? Should I be able to flip it up and tie it up for more cockpit room. There are straps, but I can't figure out what they're for. Are there any modification ideas to make it easily removed and reinstalled? The reason why I'm asking is that if I want to fish, I wouldn't want it there. If I want to go out with my family, I would. Any one have any tips on this particular feature of this boat? The bench seat slides forward, two metal support legs can then be secured underneath, and the backrests are inserted between the bench and the transom, making a sunning lounge. The entire bench flips up, though. Why would it do that if the only thing I can do is clean under it. That's important, but....
Thanks.
I purchased a 1990, Sea Ray 310 Express cruiser and it has a rear bench screwed to the transom via a hinge. Some would call this a piano hinge. I was wondering... why does it flip up? Is it simply to clean under it? Should I be able to flip it up and tie it up for more cockpit room. There are straps, but I can't figure out what they're for. Are there any modification ideas to make it easily removed and reinstalled? The reason why I'm asking is that if I want to fish, I wouldn't want it there. If I want to go out with my family, I would. Any one have any tips on this particular feature of this boat? The bench seat slides forward, two metal support legs can then be secured underneath, and the backrests are inserted between the bench and the transom, making a sunning lounge. The entire bench flips up, though. Why would it do that if the only thing I can do is clean under it. That's important, but....
Thanks.