Removing bow back rest cushions on 185 tournament

[Isle boy]

I have a 2004 185 tournament, removing the cushions to have them reupholstered. the bow back rest cushions are not coming off and hoping someone can tell me how to remove them before I damage them. Tried forcing them upwards like the rear backrest cushions but not moving. Thanks in advance!

 

[JAdams1]

I just removed mine on a 2007 Tournament. Remove the phillip head screws that are put in at each drain grommet as shown below then slide up off the z clips. Here is a pic of mine with the cushions off. Take your time and use a good screw driver and apply constant pressure while removing, A couple of mine had stripped heads so I had to use a hacksaw blade and saw them off between the backside of the cushion and boat.

 

[seasick]

Good diagram. In some installs only a few of the grommet holes are used for screws. To find where screws are It may help to slide a very thin scraper or putty knife behind the bottom edge of the bolster and move it along until it hits something. That something may be a screw.

 

[Ryanbsimmcon]

wow, this is great! Guys that own the same boat. I love my 2005 185 Tournament. I will need to do this too at some point.

 

[Fishtales]

Look for some screws near the brass circular drain grommets. Take these out first. Then lift off per the pics above.

 

[glacierbaze]

I have to say, those clips are a ridiculous idea for someone who wants to fish their boat without cushions.

 

[Isle boy]

Thanks for the information! Found the screws and after removing them came right off. Appreciate the help from all of you!