Bolster Seats - Click any image below for more information.
Bolster and semi-standing seats are used by certain professional RIB, RHIB and High Speed Craft organisations. A high stand up position with leaning support or a wrap around 'bolster' design may be selected to allow the crew to move around the boat for boarding, to use weapons, to take cover behind ballistic protection or to operate specialist equipment. A well designed bolster gives excellent lateral support. Lateral support may be rigid to save space or heavilly padded as used on high performance 'go-fast' boats. Some bolster designs include a step or platform to isolate the occupant from the deck. Ballistic protection can be built into the back and sides of the upper bolster unit.



