Posted by Joe Kriz on 08/11/09 - 5:33 PM
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Hello Mike Norton and welcome to WhalerCental.
Yes, all the 16' 7" hulls are the same (smikrless) up until 1977 and then the hull changed slightly and incorporated the Smirk on the front bow.
Unfortunately the front seats are no longer available new. You would have to keep your eye on eBay, craigslist, or your local marine classifieds...
Look through the members personal pages and look at all the Katama's, and Newport's to see what other members have substituted for front seats. You might also get your re-upholstered if the wood framing is still in good shape.