: One of them is of the computer model for the seat. This raises
: an interesting question. How do you get the initial computer
: model for your backside (US: butt) ?

: I would think for most people lacking 3D modelling skills and
: an intimate knowledge of their own anatomy, the solution would
: be to sit onto a bag of polystyrene spheres, then suck all the
: air from the bag to solidify it (like they do for stretcher bases
: for evacuating spinal injury cases), then mark a series of parallel
: lines and finally take measurements on those lines with a big
: contour gauge. Is there a more ingenious way that I haven't
: thought of ?

: And for the detractors, why would this be any less comfortable
: than the normal fibreglass seat you get in most composite boats ?
: I have a hard seat in my bought boat, and a moulded foam seat in
: my home-built boats. I've never found any need to pad out the
: fibreglass one, and I've probably sat in that for longer trips
: (up to 20 miles in one sitting when we found the swell too big
: to land). The foam seats tend to start to get uncomfortable
: after a few miles as there is less air circulation in my pants
: and more insulation which makes it sweatier...

: Andy

Just a thought - but anyone consider building a frame/fabric seat - on the lines of those nice, breathable, but very comfortable patio chairs? I would imagine that the downside would be 1)difficult build 2) not as much control in terms of leaning the boat. But I suspect they'd be comfortable.