Description
Raritan Soft Close Toilet Seat | Boat Supply Store
Elevate the comfort and functionality of your marine head with a quiet, household-style upgrade designed for stability. This seat features a high-density fiberboard (HDF) construction, ensuring robust performance in the marine environment. The integrated soft-close mechanism and a unique seat-locking stopper prevent slamming and unwanted movement, enhancing usability and preventing damage. Its dimensions, 14" W x 15-7/16" D, offer a comfortable fit for many compact and standard marine bowls, making it an ideal replacement for a head on a sportfisher navigating the Gulf Coast.
Key Features
- Quiet Operation: Soft-close mechanism completely eliminates slamming.
- Enhanced Stability: Special stopper prevents seat from sliding during use.
- Durable Construction: High-density fiberboard (HDF) offers longevity.
- Corrosion Resistant: Stainless steel fasteners ensure durability in marine conditions.
- Premium Feel: Household style provides superior comfort.
- Secure Fit: Seat-locking stopper maintains position.
- Wide Compatibility: Fits most Raritan manual/electric toilets and many other marine bowls.
- Easy Maintenance: HDF material is resilient and easy to clean.
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Lid Feature | Soft-close |
| Seat Feature | Soft-close |
| Locking Mechanism | Seat-locking stopper |
| Material | HDF with plastic hinges |
| Fasteners | Stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 14" W x 15-7/16" D |
Who This Is For
Boat owners seeking a quiet, stable, and comfortable upgrade for their marine toilet, particularly those with Raritan manual or electric toilets (excluding Atlantes elongated models). It is also suitable for individuals looking to replace a worn or unstable household-style seat on a marine compact or standard bowl.
How It Compares
| Feature | Raritan Soft Close Toilet Seat | Dometic 320 Series Standard Bowl Toilet Seat |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Close | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Stopper | Yes | Yes |
| Material | HDF with plastic hinges | Wood composite |
| Compatibility | Fits most Raritan manual/electric (excl. Atlantes elongated) & most other marine compact/household bowls | Designed for Dometic 320 toilets |
Common Concerns Answered
Will this seat fit my non-Raritan marine toilet?
While this seat is designed to fit most Raritan manual and electric toilets (excluding Atlantes elongated), it also fits most other marine compact and household style bowls. Careful measurement of your existing bowl's bolt spread and overall dimensions is recommended to ensure a precise fit if you have a non-Raritan brand.
How durable is HDF material in a marine environment?
High-density fiberboard (HDF) is engineered for strength and resilience, offering superior durability compared to standard particleboard. When combined with the corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners and plastic hinges, it provides a robust and long-lasting solution for the demanding marine environment, mitigating concerns about hinge wear over extended use.
What if I experience hinge wear over time?
The Raritan Soft Close Seat & Cover is constructed with durable plastic hinges and includes a seat-locking stopper, which significantly reduces the forces that can lead to hinge wear. While some reports of hinge wear exist with extended, heavy use on any seat, this design minimizes that risk. For further peace of mind, ensure the seat is properly aligned and secured during installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Raritan seat fit my marine toilet?
This seat fits all Raritan manual and electric toilets, with the exception of Atlantes elongated models, and also fits most other brands of marine compact and household style bowls. It is advisable to measure your existing bowl dimensions to confirm compatibility if you have a non-Raritan toilet.
What is the difference between HDF and plastic toilet seats?
HDF (High-Density Fiberboard) is a composite wood material that is denser and stronger than standard particleboard, offering greater durability and a more solid feel. Plastic seats are typically lighter but can be less resistant to impact and may feel less substantial. This seat combines the benefits of HDF with durable plastic hinges for optimal performance.
How do I prevent my marine toilet seat from sliding?
The Raritan Soft Close Household Style Seat & Cover features a special stopper integrated into its design. This stopper effectively prevents the seat from sliding, ensuring it remains stable and securely in place during use, a critical feature for safety and comfort aboard a vessel.
Is this seat compatible with elongated toilet bowls?
No, this seat is designed for standard and compact marine toilet bowls. It is not compatible with elongated toilet bowls, including Raritan's Atlantes elongated models.
What are the dimensions of this household-style marine toilet seat?
The dimensions of the Raritan Soft Close Household Style Seat & Cover are 14 inches in width (W) and 15 and 7/16 inches in depth (D).
