23RSBA open arch floor braces

[PRaudio]

Prepping to order our first Bennington and have so many questions. Hoping to get an open arch model and wifey likes the idea of a swingback, but 23RSBA pics suggest the arch bracing at the floor may get in the way (looks like stubbed toes to me The fastback arch version we test drove had them tucked away by nature of the layout.

Any 23RSBA owners experience a problem?

Thanks,
Philip

 

[jtrovato21]

That's the main reason I don't care for the arch, the way it mounts inside the boat. With the swingback you can't get the L-shaped seating on the port side and have to get the dual captain's chairs.

 

[1trotter]

I have those braces on my Q with rear facing loungers and it has never been a problem.

 

[Jack M]

RCWSA ,never had an issue

 

[PRaudio]

Yes, neither the Stern Lounge or Fastback arch braces would be an issue given how they are shielded by the rear seating section. Might have to convince the wife to reconsider her Swing Back vote, though concerned she might not want to give up laying out on her stomach. Maybe the SB arch brace is less of an issue than I'm making it.

 

[Mich QSBA]

Have a 25 QSBA with captain chairs, you can get the L-shaped seating in a swingback, but only the cladded arch. Never had a problem with stubbed toes, I wrapped my arch brace with neoprene looks great.

 

[Vikingstaff]

Have a 25 QSBA with captain chairs, you can get the L-shaped seating in a swingback, but only the cladded arch. Never had a problem with stubbed toes, I wrapped my arch brace with neoprene looks great.

Great idea. Any pictures for the visual learners out here?