Marine seating hasn’t changed much in decades until now. While boats have advanced with better hulls, engines, and electronics, most seats still follow the same old formula: heavy steel frames, foam padding, and zero shock absorption.
But an alternate is around and it’s not just about materials. It’s about rethinking what boat seating should do.
That’s where injection-molded plastic suspension seating comes in and where companies like Shark Seating are leading the charge.
Lightweight
Traditional marine seats built from welded metal are bulky and heavy, putting stress on your deck, mounts, and fuel efficiency.
Injection-molded plastic suspensions and seats slash that weight significantly without sacrificing strength. They deliver full shock-absorption performance in a low-profile, lightweight package.
Benefits of lightweight suspension seating:
- Better speed and handling
Reduced fuel consumption
Easier installation and deck layout flexibility
Less wear and tear on mounting systems
Shark’s seats are engineered to keep your vessel fast, responsive, and efficient without dragging you down.
Configurable
Boat layouts are rarely one-size-fits-all and neither should your seating be. Traditional seats are rigid and limiting. Shark’s modular, injection-molded seats are designed to be adaptable and space-efficient, whether you’re fitting a high-density RHIB, crew transfer boat, or commercial tour vessel.
Combined with compact suspension units, they allow for:
High-passenger capacity in tight areas (like bow seating)
Custom layouts based on your mission or vessel type
Easy swapping, reconfiguration, or replacement down the line
Anytime installation of accessories for a wide range of uses (With instruction videos)
It’s smart seating that moves with your needs, not against them.
Corrosion-Free
Metal may be tough, but it’s no match for saltwater, UV exposure, and years of marine punishment. Paint chips, rust creeps in, and before long, you’re replacing or maintaining.
Shark’s injection-molded plastic seats are:
Completely corrosion-proof
UV-resistant and fade-resistant
Designed for long-term durability in real marine conditions
And unlike metal frames, their suspension-ready design won’t bind, seize, or deform under constant use.
That means less maintenance, lower long-term costs, and a seat that keeps performing year after year.
Pain-Free
Even the best foam padding won’t protect your body from hours of wave impacts. These impacts felt in all small boats can reach up to 10G of force. That’s where suspension seating changes the game.
Shark’s range offers high-performance shock mitigation for all marine sectors, offering:
Reduced spinal and joint impact
Support for proper posture and ergonomic movement
Smoother transitions between seated and semi-standing positions
Less fatigue and more alertness on long or rough rides
The result? Happier operators, safer crews, and more enjoyable time on the water, whether you’re running a commercial vessel or a high-speed patrol craft.
Summary
Whether you’re designing a new vessel or upgrading an existing one, it’s time to re-think what your seats are doing for you.
Shark Seating is showing that you don’t need to settle for outdated designs. Whether you’re outfitting a tour boat, defense vessel, RHIB, or recreational vessel, you can now get serious protection, smart ergonomics, and marine-grade durability all in one seat.
Because in the modern marine world, lightweight, configurable, corrosion-free, and pain-free isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity.
To learn more about Shark’s suspensions seats, check out the website or YouTube channel to see them in action. Find an affordable way to change the way you boat, configured for you.
