Family friendly seating on Sceptre or Seafari

[jsylvester08]

Hey All,
I’m looking to see if anyone has any good photos or ideas of the seating set up on a scepter or Seafari hopefully a 23 but also interested in a 20. I’m currently running a 86’ 20SF and love it. But I have an 8 month old a 3 year old and my wife. Seating is great be being located on South Shore of Long Island when the wind picks up the bow gets cold in a hurry and the Mrs. cuts a lot of trips short b/c of it. I’ve sold her on upgrading to something a little more “family Friendly” and want another seacraft. If the price is right I’d love to keep 2 but we will see what the boss says.
What I’m looking for is what people do for seating on the Sceptre or Seafari, I have seen photos of the regular captains seat but has anyone set up any seating in the back? Maybe flip down seats or something along those lines for wife/kids?

[Vezo, Part II]

This was designed for Previous Owners two small children. Pretty cool. Note one off custom splash well also.

Vezo, Part II

[Vezo, Part II]

That pic doesn’t help, sorry. I’ll get some better pics for you. Will add to my ‘77/‘14 Seafari For Sale Post.

[jsylvester08]

Thank Vezo.
Is that made out of starboard or is that fiberglassed in? Also what years had those jumper seats? Do the Scepters also have those jumper seats?
Would love to see some more pictures of that setup.

[Capt Terry]

jsylvestor-
I am surprised the Seafari is not more well appreciated.

Our ’76 Seafari was a very family friendly choice, particularly with a young family. It was purchased a couple years before kids. We took our son off shore trolling when he was six months old and later he and his sister would nap and roll around in the cushioned cabin giggling. I made a see-through mesh net that came up about half way up the door, so we could leave the door open and prevent them from rolling out if we were distracted with a fish. The net was low enough to lean in and change a diaper. As the kids grew we were into snorkeling and skiing. And now the 40 year old daughter brings the grands every summer to SC; last time the 6 & 8 year old both solo kneeboarded for the first time. Ours has the windshield which opens which is great on hot days especially at anchor; the cabin and windshield provide nice protection on cooler days.

Two short comings of the Seafari are inconvenience of anchoring and at rest everyone sits aft of the cabin, which was not so much of an issue when the kids and adults were lighter. However, the cabin is great for storage of cushions, slalom, wakeboard and our canvas food and clothes bags stay dry.

As for seating, years ago I added the Hermco splashwell tub which provided more security to the stern jump seats and kept the little ones out of the greasy stuff. Depending on the days usage we choose the appropriate cooler and cooler location to provide additional seating. If/when I complain about the cabin, my wife tells me she loves it and reminds me about getting in out of the rain, as well as some long ago romantic moments. Best wishes on your search and decision,

[Vezo, Part II]

Something for thought:

Vezo

[Xcomunic8d]

Bean bags are my plan for stern seating. Easy to move and convert from seating to fishing in a flash.

[AlabamaRick]

I use an Ocean Tamer bean bag in my 72’ sf20. It is large enough for my 5 & 7 yo grandkids to sit/lay together, and also absorbs the impact of a rough ride. I like it for those relaxing days on the water,especially when a nap is in order. At the end of the day, just wash it off and hang it by the loops to dry.

[Old'sCool]

We use something similar to this sometimes. I bought it years ago when Wise made it in a 60".

http://www.marineparts.com/p-40449-f...-36in-wht.aspx

[abl1111]

I use the white, cushioned captains chairs - (2) of them. They store up behind my pedestal seats when not in use - they really are not in the way. Wife is happy - and I didn't have to make anything permanent.