Brent B Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Hello everybody, I got tired of driving my boat and not having anything to lean against. It would kill my back and my wife hated it. I looked up many different options but found some flaws in almost all of them. So I decided to build my own. I'm very proud of the design and it works amazing. Takes up no deck space when you are fishing and it's stored in the upright position and when in the down position it offers a comfortable back support. Also while in the down position you still have full access to the live well, release well and rigging compartment. The front 2 storage hatches can be opened half way with plenty of room to grab what you need and keep fishing. It screws to the back deck right in front of the rigging well and and is very secure. Everything is made out of aluminum with stainless hardware. I have the patent on this design and would like to know if anyone is interested in buying one of these back rest. You can get it in polished aluminum or have it coated with a very durable black bed liner coating that will protect the aluminum from the salt water. Mine will be coated soon (pics to follow). If you have any questions please feel free to ask. This back rest should bolt onto any older (lappy) hewes 18' with the same deck layout. Im working on adapting it to other models with different deck layouts. If you have a 16' lappy Redfisher, I will just need to shorten the arms a little. The main structure can be totally removed from the deck by removing 2 allen head screws from the hinge. The bottom part of the hinge is permanently attached. Thanks, Brent (954) 646 0166 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 That is a great design - makes it comfortable ane keeps the rear deck functional for fishing. How much to make one for a 2014 16' RF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Can you send me a pic of you back deck layout? Let me see what I can make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 If it ever stops raining I'll get a pic to you. I hit the wrong numeral key too, it's a 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hmmmm I have seen this before . 🇺🇸☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Really? Where. I looked all over the place for a flip up back rest for the older hewes and found nothing like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 After looking at some pics I am pretty sure this will also bolt onto the Bayfisher and the Light Tackle. Maybe the Bonefisher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Ummmm I am the one who welds them out for you . 🇺🇸☠️ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 49 minutes ago, THE OUTLAW said: Ummmm I am the one who welds them out for you . 🇺🇸☠️ Hahaha indeed you are. Didn't know this was you. Thank you sir and have a great day. BTW this guy can weld great! Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 I wish these were available when I still had my Bonefisher! One of the primary reasons I sold it was due to back fatigue after 10-12hrs on the water with no where to sit and rest my back. Great design, Brent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 9 hours ago, HewesYourDaddy said: I wish these were available when I still had my Bonefisher! One of the primary reasons I sold it was due to back fatigue after 10-12hrs on the water with no where to sit and rest my back. Great design, Brent. I know how you felt... I had a18.5 MA and was 6’2” when I started....now I’m only 6’...and my 22 PF is much more comfortable on the back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatfoot Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 What is the price? Black coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted April 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 Yo build exactly what you see in the pictures with the black textured protective coating, it will be $500. Shipping or delivery not included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Looks good. I suggest putting some plastic caps on the ends of the angle supporting the seat. It would seem that one will inevitably catch a shin or calf on the outside corners here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted April 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2019 Thank you! I have yet to hit the corner of the back rest but I do agree it should have a cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Phillips Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Are you still building this fold up backrest? I have a 18’ Bayfisher I’m very interested in purchasing one. thanks Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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