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I am the proud owner of a FL model. When I replaced the seats, I used oak for both the tops and lower supporting frames. All of the full sized seats were equipped with foam that was held in place with aluminum strips. I glued and screwed the lower frames to the bottoms of the seat panels, and I suggest that you use the longest possible screws for this purpose. If your passengers are adults, and you pass over any sort of rough water, the seats will be seriously stressed. Mine were partially damaged in rough water encounters, and I used 3 inch long stainless #10 fasteners. If I had to do it over, I would run stainless machine screws clear through the entire assemblies where the foam support staps are fastened. I was able to equip mine with front and center decks, steering wheel and remote control for the rear pilot position. It’s powered by a 1956 15 hp Evinrude, and it pleases me to drive it. Mine came equipped with a bow eye that is riveted in place, and was an Alumacraft accessory. Perhaps they could still supply that part. Couldn’t hurt to call them. Enjoy your boat. R.T.