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Image 1 — How to replace the bottom seat for a 2020 Perception Tribe 13.5 Tandem Sit-on-top Kayak?
Image 2 — How to replace the bottom seat for a 2020 Perception Tribe 13.5 Tandem Sit-on-top Kayak?
Image 3 — How to replace the bottom seat for a 2020 Perception Tribe 13.5 Tandem Sit-on-top Kayak?
Image 4 — How to replace the bottom seat for a 2020 Perception Tribe 13.5 Tandem Sit-on-top Kayak?
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How to replace the bottom seat for a 2020 Perception Tribe 13.5 Tandem Sit-on-top Kayak?

I’ve attached photos of the kayak itself, then progressively worse degradation of the neoprene on the bottom seats. I’m assuming this occurred due to UV damage bc they are housed in an uncovered trailer outside with little shade, unfortunately.

I have replacement seats already, but the seats are screwed in at several points and wont come out with a screwdriver or drill on reverse. There’s black screw caps on them, but you can see them in the corners of the seat on bottom and top. It seems to me that the only access to them would be through the dry storage hole in front of the seat, which could be done for the front two screws just fine. But the two screws at the top of the seat, are nearly impossible to reach or see on the underside.

I would really appreciate any guidance on a better way to do this or tools that would make it easier? Thanks!