A multi-linkage hinge assembly is provided for pivoting a seat cushion between flat and upright positions. The hinge assembly includes a base bracket, a seat bracket having a support surface, a front linkage member pivotally attached between the seat bracket and base bracket, a rear linkage assembly having a lower linkage member pivotally attached to an upper linkage member, and a tie linkage connecting the front linkage member to the rear linkage assembly. The tie linkage synchronizes movement of the front linkage and rear linkage assembly when the hinge is operated to move between an upright and flat position.

The disclosure depicts a system and method for supporting a pair of seats. The system includes a center post, first and second arms engaging the center post at the intial end of each, and engaging a respective support pillar adjacent a terminal end of each. A respective seat is mounted atop each respective support pillar.

A pop up storage system for a boat having an opening formed in a deck includes a cabinet beneath the opening in the deck. A drawer is mounted for vertical sliding movement into and out of the cabinet and defines a storage compartment movable between an open position and a closed position. A motion assistance arrangement extends between the cabinet and the drawer, and is configured for assisting in movement of the drawer relative to the cabinet between a raised position and a lowered position.

A pop up storage system for a boat having an opening formed in a deck includes a cabinet beneath the opening in the deck. A drawer is mounted for vertical sliding movement into and out of the cabinet and defines a storage compartment movable between an open position and a closed position. A motion assistance arrangement extends between the cabinet and the drawer, and is configured for assisting in movement of the drawer relative to the cabinet between a raised position and a lowered position.

A seat and seat back assembly includes a seat back moveable between an upright position and a horizontal position. A support panel is connected to the seat back for pivoting movement of the support panel between a first position supporting the seat back upright, and a second position wherein the seat back is moveable into the horizontal position. A biasing mechanism serves to urge the support panel into the first position when the seat back is moved into an upright position. When the support panel is moved into the second position this allows the seat back assembly to move into the horizontal position without dropping unrestricted.

A seat and seat back assembly includes a seat back moveable between an upright position and a horizontal position. A support panel is connected to the seat back for pivoting movement of the support panel between a first position supporting the seat back upright, and a second position wherein the seat back is moveable into the horizontal position. A biasing mechanism serves to urge the support panel into the first position when the seat back is moved into an upright position. When the support panel is moved into the second position this allows the seat back assembly to move into the horizontal position without dropping unrestricted.

A convertible seating system for a marine vessel includes a frame and a seat mounted on the frame and defining a first support surface. A backrest is configured for movement relative to the seat and the frame between a first position and a second position. In the second position, the backrest defines a second support surface lying generally parallel and vertically displaced relative to the first support surface.

A convertible seating system for a marine vessel includes a frame and a seat mounted on the frame and defining a first support surface. A backrest is configured for movement relative to the seat and the frame between a first position and a second position. In the second position, the backrest defines a second support surface lying generally parallel and vertically displaced relative to the first support surface.

A fishing pole holder mounted table for a boat including a tray body and a swivel jointed cylindrical post having a lock knob to mount the tray body within a fishing pole holder within a gunnel of the boat in a level condition. A raised perimeter wall prevents items from sliding away from the tray body. Openings disposed in the tray body top surface receive sealable containers therein to store items, such as food, therein. A removable shade is provided to cover the tray body. Flexible removable rods have hooks to secure the shade to the tray body proximal the forward end. Engageable hook and loop fastener strips on a rear side of the perimeter wall and on a rearward end of the shade also attach the shade to the tray body. A light emitting diode light bar is centrally disposed on the perimeter wall to illuminate the tray bar.

A fishing pole holder mounted table for a boat including a tray body and a swivel jointed cylindrical post having a lock knob to mount the tray body within a fishing pole holder within a gunnel of the boat in a level condition. A raised perimeter wall prevents items from sliding away from the tray body. Openings disposed in the tray body top surface receive sealable containers therein to store items, such as food, therein. A removable shade is provided to cover the tray body. Flexible removable rods have hooks to secure the shade to the tray body proximal the forward end. Engageable hook and loop fastener strips on a rear side of the perimeter wall and on a rearward end of the shade also attach the shade to the tray body. A light emitting diode light bar is centrally disposed on the perimeter wall to illuminate the tray bar.