Plinths

Engineered as the foundational component for our suspension systems. Designed for seamless integration and tested for maximum load-bearing capacity, to ensure your seating remains stable, secure, and operationally ready in the harshest conditions.

A3 Plinth

The A3 plinth is the largest in the A-Series range, designed for quick and easy…Read More

Total weight
5.2 kg/11.5 lbs

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A2 Plinth

The A2 plinth is the mid-sized unit in the A-Series range, designed for quick and…Read More

Total weight
4 kg/8.7 lbs

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A1 Plinth

The A1 plinth is the smallest in the A-Series range, designed for quick and easy…Read More

Total weight
3.2 kg/7 lbs

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FIX Plinth

Constructed from durable polyethylene, the FIX plinth adds 200 mm (7.87 in) of added height…Read More

Total weight
2.8 kg/6.2 in

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Trusted Globally for Performance

Bruno Tideman - Owner of Tideman Boats
“As manufacturer of high speed indestructible HDPE workboats we rely on a reliable, safe and economical product like Shark Ultra suspension seats to keep our customers safe and healthy. We have been using Shark Ultra seats for all our open workboats for the last 3 years and we did not have any problems or service issues at all. It is a good and practical seat for a reasonable price!”...
Bruno Tideman
~ Owner - Tideman Boats BV
Russ Hawkins - Fat Boy Fishing Charters, Tauranga, NZ
“I’m very glad I chose “shark” seats because hammering your back over a long period of time sure as hell is not good! But since fitting my “Shark” seat 6 years ago it is so much more comfortable, especially when you are on the helm for up to 9 hours. And now with one on the passenger side, they get the same soft ride as me. One comment I had from a lady was that it was...
Russ Hawkins
~ Fatboy Fishing Charters, Tauranga, NZ
“Went out in 1m swells, which for the lake is rough. Brilliant is all I can say. Forty knots head-on and we were all comfortable. Even full speed at 48 knots with no problems. Usually we are dong 30 knots and really hurting”...
Alan Turia
~ Turangi Coast Guard, NZ
Graham Goff - Captain of the Team UK INEOS PITLANE-BOAT (AMERICAS CUP)
“We are flat out all the time while our people work on little details on their spreadsheets. They can because of SHARK seats. We couldn’t work without SHARK seats, they do exactly what we want and hardly need maintenance. We are a happy customer!”...
Graham Goff
~ Captain of the Team UK INEOS PITLANE-BOAT (AMERICAS CUP)

Why Go with Shark Seating?

Lightweight

Shark suspensions are lightweight, enhance handling, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce your boat’s overall weight.

Performance

Shark suspensions mitigate up to 10Gs of impact, offering 225 mm (9 in) travel for a smooth, safe ride.

Non-Corrosive

We utilize composite materials, stainless steel fasteners, and marine-grade coatings to ensure your suspension stands the test of time.

Waterproof

Shark Seating’s vinyls and foams are designed specifically for harsh marine environments.

UV Resistant

Flexanite, Shark Seating’s proprietary composite material, is UV-resistant to ensure your suspensions remain unaffected by harsh UV rays.

Scratch Resistant

With Shark seats in demanding and harsh environments, scratch resistance is crucial to ensure your seat remains in pristine condition.

No Pinch Points

Shark suspensions enhance safety by eliminating pinch points, hard surfaces, and sharp edges, preventing injury to fingers or arms.

Ease-of-Use

Shark suspensions are self-adjusting, ensuring easy maintenance and consistent comfort. The shock absorbers automatically adapt to your weight.

ECO Friendly Mfg

Shark Seating uses carbon sequestration (1 kg/suspension) to strengthen bio-plastic leaf springs, ensuring an eco-friendly manufacturing process.

Available Worldwide

Shark Seating products are available globally through our facilities in NZ and USA, and key partners in Europe & Australia.

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