Hornbeck solution

[poconoron]

I've owned a 12 foot Hornbeck for about 15 years now and find that now that I'm getting older and less limber, the "sitting on the floor with foam pad" position doesn't quite do it for me anymore. I'd be interested in hearing about solutions to this problem from others who may have improvised other seating methods. Thanks!

[Rik]

I've owned a 12 foot Hornbeck for about 15 years now and find that now that I'm getting older and less limber, the "sitting on the floor with foam pad" position doesn't quite do it for me anymore. I'd be interested in hearing about solutions to this problem from others who may have improvised other seating methods. Thanks!

I would sell the boat very cheap to the first person to respond to your question.

[Wldrns]

I've owned a 12 foot Hornbeck for about 15 years now and find that now that I'm getting older and less limber, the "sitting on the floor with foam pad" position doesn't quite do it for me anymore. I'd be interested in hearing about solutions to this problem from others who may have improvised other seating methods. Thanks!

There's an easy answer - ask Pete Hornbeck. He is more than willing to work on his old boats, for free. He replaced my old flat seat with a newer contoured one, and patched my boat in 3 places that were damaged. He wouldn't take any payment, says he does that with all his customers. Maybe he would give you a thicker seat.

I also use a lightweight version of a Crazy Creek chair for back support. It helps aching backs a lot when seated in the Hornbeck.

[poconoron]

I also use a lightweight version of a Crazy Creek chair for back support. It helps aching backs a lot when seated in the Hornbeck.

Thanks, you "jogged" my memory into remembering that I have a padded Stadium chair for using when there is no back support at some of those bench- seating stadiums. It has the flip-up back and is padded- I pulled it out of the closet and tried it out today on a 2 mile canoe trip- works great!

[Gray Ghost]

Poco - There was a similar thread that talked about this....some mentioned positioning a dry bag under the knees to increase comfort. Personally, I use my PFD as a back rest, and alternate between having my legs Indian style and straight out in my Hornbeck. Wldrns is right as well. Pete will definitely help you out. Just for the record, though, they do charge to replace the wood on one of their boats, but that's the only thing. They've patched my boat for free as well. They are a great bunch of guys. I was floating around in my boat at 5AM this morning....it was serene.