Vessel platform with integrated seating

A platform for a vessel having an aft deck and a transom, comprising:

• said aft deck being forward of said transom;
• said transom having a first generally vertical section and a second rearward platform section;
• said platform section having a generally horizontal platform surface;
• a first and a second seating recess, and a first and a second seat back panel;
• each of said seating recesses disposed below said platform surface;
• each of said seat back panels having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface;
• said first seat back panel pivotably attached to said first seating recess and said second seat back panel pivotably attached to said second seating recess, each said seat back panel pivoting to provide an open seating position and a closed position;
• and
• wherein, in said closed position, said outer surface of each of said seat back panels is substantially flush with respect to said platform surface.

A platform for a vessel having an aft deck and a transom, comprising:

• said aft deck being forward of said transom;
• said transom having a first generally vertical section and a second rearward platform section;
• said platform section having a generally horizontal platform surface;
• at least one seating recess, and at least one seat back panel;
• said seating recess disposed below said platform surface;
• said seat back panel having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface;
• said seat back panel pivotably attached to said seating recess to provide plurality of operative positions, including a closed position;
• and
• wherein, in said closed position, said outer surface of said seat back panel is substantially flush with respect to said platform surface.