Convertible seating system with ratcheting seating surface for marine vessels

Abstract

A convertible seating system for a marine vessel that is movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration is provided. The convertible seating system includes a backrest component that is pivotably coupled to a deck portion of the marine vessel. The backrest component includes a backrest cushion support portion and a projecting portion that extends from the backrest cushion support portion. The convertible seating system further includes a seat component that is pivotably coupled to a recessed compartment formed in the deck portion. The seat component includes a seat cushion support portion and a locking portion that extends from the seat cushion support portion. Pivoting the backrest component from the stowed configuration to the deployed configuration causes the projecting portion to engage the locking portion and the seat component to pivot such that the seat cushion support portion moves upwardly relative to the deck portion in the deployed configuration.

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