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Leader Accessories Folding Fishing Boat Seats (2) Review

A pair of folding boat seats with marine-grade carbon fiber vinyl over compression foam, aluminum alloy hinges, and a standard 5" x 5" mounting bolt pattern.

3.7Editorial rating: 3.7 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated October 25, 2026
$129.99Price checked October 28, 2026
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Our verdict

A two-seat pack of folding boat seats in marine-grade carbon fiber vinyl with compression foam cushions, rust-resistant stainless staples, and aluminum alloy hinges that fold the seat down on a fixation strap. Each seat measures 17.5"W x 15"D x 21.5"H and mounts on the standard 5" x 5" bolt pattern with screws included, in five color combinations. It is currently a sale item listed out of stock, and sale items are excluded from returns.

Best for
Boat owners replacing two pedestal seats who want marine vinyl cushions, folding hinges, and a standard bolt pattern match.
Skip if
Your pedestals don't use a 5" x 5" bolt pattern, or you're outside the 48 continental US.

Why 3.7/5: The page gives size, bolt pattern, hardware and frame materials for a two-seat set at $129.99. It loses points for no weight rating or warranty, a Sold Out listing, lower-48 shipping only and a refund policy that excludes sale items.

These are two folding fishing boat seats sold as a pair for $129.99, down from $139.99 -- part of Leader Accessories' Elite folding seat line, offered in five color combinations: Blue/White/Light Grey, Black/Red/Charcoal, Black/White/Light Grey, Light Grey/Charcoal/Black, and Red/White/Light Grey.

The seats are built around marine-grade and carbon-fiber-look vinyl upholstery over high-density compression foam. The listing describes thick seat and back cushions with an ergonomic contour that follows the body, and the cushions sit on an injection-molded plastic seat frame with aluminum alloy hinges -- hardware chosen to hold up in a marine environment. Stainless staples are used to avoid rusting, and a long fixation strap lets each seat fold down for space-saving storage when not in use.

Each seat measures 17.5"W x 15"D x 21.5"H and uses the standard 5" x 5" mounting bolt pattern, with 4 mounting screws included in the box. The store's listing currently shows the pair as out of stock.

Shipping and returns: Leader Accessories ships only within the 48 continental United States (not Alaska, Hawaii, or international), free on orders of $70 or more and a flat $10 otherwise, with 1-2 business days of processing and 2-6 business days in transit. Returns run 30 days; defective, wrong, or incomplete items get a prepaid return label, while personal-reason returns are at the buyer's expense. Sale items and gift cards are not returnable, and exchanges are possible within 24 hours of ordering, before shipping.

Specifications

SpecPage says
Price shown$129.99, with $139.99 crossed out ("Save $10")
AvailabilitySold Out on 2026-10-25; no restock date on the page
Pack2 seats, per the page title
Seat size17.5"W x 15"D x 21.5"H; another line says "Seat Width 17 Inches"
Material lineVinyl, Plastic, Carbon fiber
UpholsteryMarine-grade & carbon fiber vinyl, described as water resistant
CushionHigh Density Compression Foam Padding
Frame and hingesAluminum alloy hinges and injection molded plastic seat frame; stainless staples
StorageLong fixation strap for space-saving storage
MountingStandard 5"x 5" bolt pattern; 4 mounting screws included
Weight capacityNot listed
Colors5: Black/White/Light Grey, Red/White/Light Grey, Black/Red/Charcoal, Blue/White/Light Grey, Light Grey/Charcoal/Black
Store SKU2070203

How it compares

The Elite High Back Folding Boat Seat (2 Seats) is also $129.99 (with $149.99 crossed out), lists the same 17.5"W x 15"D x 21.5"H and 5" x 5" pattern, adds waterproof UV-resistant vinyl, a tie-down strap and screws and washers, and was in stock when read. The High Back Fold-Down Fishing Boat Seats (2 Seats) is $129.99 too (with $159.99 crossed out), at 17"W x 15.5"D x 23"H, and was Sold Out. None of the three gives a weight rating; this is the only one that names carbon fiber vinyl and stainless staples.

Shipping, returns and warranty

  • Where it ships: the 48 continental US states only (not Alaska or Hawaii), and not to PO Boxes or military addresses (APO, FPO). Confirm the address before ordering: later changes may cost extra.
  • Shipping fee and time: free from $70, otherwise $10. Processing takes 1-2 business days, then delivery takes 2-6 business days by USPS, UPS or another carrier, with tracking by email. The policy adds that the store usually runs promotions that make shipping free on most items, without saying which. Report a shipping problem to [email protected] within 30 days of ordering.
  • Return window: 30 days from receipt to request a return or exchange. Ask the store for the return address first; the item goes back in its original packaging, in a condition that does not stop it being resold.
  • Who pays return shipping: the store sends a prepaid label only for a defective, incorrect or incomplete item, and only after it accepts the request; for a return for any other reason you pay the freight. For a wrong item it reimburses the return shipping fee once the item is back.
  • Refunds: to the original payment method once the warehouse has inspected the return; the credit can take 7 to 10 more business days to post. A $10 shipping fee comes off the refund when the remaining products on the order are worth under $30, and the policy does not say whether a full return counts.
  • Exchanges and cancellations: an exchange is possible only within 24 hours of ordering, before the parcel ships, and if the item is in stock; a processed order cannot be cancelled.
  • Not returnable: sale items and gift cards, plus custom products, perishables, personal care goods and hazardous materials. The policy does not say what counts as a sale item.
  • Warranty: none stated. The terms of service sell products "as is" and "as available" and disclaim implied warranties, including durability and fitness for a purpose. Leader Accessories is both the brand and the store, and the /pages/warranty, /pages/faq, /pages/faqs and /pages/contact addresses returned 404 pages on 2026-10-25.
  • Prices and errors: the terms let the store change prices without notice, correct errors in descriptions, prices or shipping charges, and cancel an order even after it is placed; they also say on-screen colors may not be accurate.

Where the pages disagree

  • Shipping speed: the banner on Leader's product pages says "Free Same-Day Shipping over $70", while the shipping policy sets 1-2 business days of processing before a 2-6 day delivery window.
  • Returns and exchanges: the banner says "30-Day Easy Return & Exchange", while the refund policy allows an exchange only within 24 hours of ordering and before shipment, and excludes sale items.
  • Money-back wording: the refund page is headed "30-Day Money-Back Guarantee", yet the text under it covers defective, incorrect or incomplete items and puts return freight for any other reason on you.
  • Two clocks: shipping problems must be reported within 30 days of ordering, while the return window runs 30 days from receipt.
  • Who explains the terms: the refund policy ends by reserving the store's right to explain its own terms.

For this listing

The page shows $129.99 with $139.99 crossed out. The policy does not say whether that makes it a "sale item", so ask [email protected] before ordering if you might need to return it. At that price the order ships free.

What we liked

  • Marine-grade and carbon fiber vinyl upholstery over high-density compression foam
  • Thick seat and back cushions with an ergonomic contour, per the listing
  • Aluminum alloy hinges and an injection-molded plastic frame built for marine use
  • Fits a standard 5" x 5" mounting bolt pattern, with 4 mounting screws included
  • Stainless staples resist rusting, and a long fixation strap folds the seat flat for storage

Worth noting

  • Currently out of stock per the store's listing
  • Leader Accessories ships only within the 48 continental US (not Alaska, Hawaii, or international)
  • Priced as a sale item, and Leader Accessories' return policy excludes sale items from returns
  • Check your pedestal first -- mounting requires the standard 5" x 5" bolt pattern

Questions before you buy

How many seats come in this listing?

Two -- it is sold as a pair of folding boat seats.

What mounting pattern do they use?

A standard 5" x 5" mounting bolt pattern, and 4 mounting screws are included.

What are the seat dimensions?

Each seat measures 17.5"W x 15"D x 21.5"H.

Are the seats in stock?

No, the store's listing shows this pair as out of stock as of October 14, 2026.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

What we couldn’t verify

  • The page gives no weight capacity for the pair and no warranty.
  • Seat width appears as 17.5 in in the dimension line and as "Seat Width 17 Inches" in the specification lines; the review uses 17.5 in.
  • Leader's page address says "low-back" and the review text above calls the seats part of an "Elite" line, but the page title is "High Back Folding Fishing Boat Seats" and never says "Elite". The 21.5 in height fits a high back.
  • The page lists carbon fiber among the materials and says "carbon fiber vinyl" without saying whether it is real carbon fiber or a carbon-fiber-look pattern; "marine-grade" and "water resistant" name no standard or test.
  • The homepage lists this seat "From $129.99", so some color variants may cost more; the page text shows one price and none per color.
  • Fit rests on "standard 5"x 5" mounting bolt pattern": no pedestal brand or fit list, and the page does not say whether a base or swivel is needed.

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