Removing bow and stern back rest cushions

[The NY Dad]

Anyone know how to remove the back rest cushions on a 185 sport. The boat didn’t get sealed and waxed last fall when it was put up. I want to take the cushions off so they are out of the way. Then go over the whole boat with wax stripper, apply UV sealant, then wax it. Hope it will last the summer.

 

[sbw1]

Some SR boats have cushions that are removed by pulling them up from brackets that have slide in fittings. Some have Velcro fasteners. Some have screws that you locate by feeling the seams for a screw head. Lift it first. If no luck, feel for a screw fastener. If no luck, look for a patch or more of Velcro.

 

[The NY Dad]

Thanks, I’ll check it out.

 

[SandyD]

Some also have studs attached to the cushion that go through a slot on the boat and have a washer and locknut on the otherwise to hold the cushion in place.