I have a 205 that is at pre purchase inspection that didn't come with back seats. I am wondering if you ever thought of using some other type of seat in the same location like a wise jump seat with a milk crate shaped base, or a folding style deck seat. Trying to come up with some options that may work for when we do the family boat rides a few times a year.
I am sure it wouldn't be too hard to build a L bracket or just a 2x2 out of starboard that could be screwed to outside location where the normal slot is then make a base like the factory ones you guys are talking about. At that point you could mount any of the after market seats to the base for less than having the pads made.
Any thoughts would be appreciated, since most of the used boats even with the jump seats need them rebuilt at this point.