I have just recently purchased a Lifetime Tamarack 10 foot kayak and I have found after an hour of fishing, the seat became extremely uncomfortable. I Was wondering if anyone would recommend a new seat that is also raised and comfortable. My price range is around $50.

Maybe this mod? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ162x-tTno

For future reference, anything boat/kayak related should go under that forum. Good luck with your yak.

ok thank you for that

Maybe you can return it and get the Lifetime Teton from Dick’s Sporting Goods instead? The Teton has a mesh frame seat which should be more comfortable. They frequently are on sale for $300. 

I had a similar situation with my old kayak.  I went to a fabric shop (locally it is Joanne’s) and purchased a chunk of foam used for cushions. The foam comes in varying thicknesses up to four inches. I happened to buy the 4-inch and cut it to fit using an old electric knife.  Made my seat quite comfortable. Probably would have been fine with 3-inch or maybe even 2-inch, but at my age I liked the comfort.  Not beautiful but functional ... and did reduce noise when I shifted position.  Definitely less than $50.00.  Just a thought.

 

Does raise your center of gravity a little. Not a big deal, but be aware when you are considering thickness.

Edited July 20, 20196 yr by GrumpyOlPhartte
Additional info:

Have the same exact yak for the river. This stadium seat fits perfect in it. 

https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Mountain-Tech-Stadium-Bleachers/dp/B019EIAR1K/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj4OR_JbF4wIV2B-tBh0RdAeXEAAYASAAEgJMRPD_BwE&hvadid=153689199033&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9021703&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15813408604690437548&hvtargid=kwd-171689317927&hydadcr=9405_9464971&keywords=cascade+stadium+seat&qid=1563683520&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Perfect, thank you