The 15 Best Boat Deck Chairs

Whenever you head out to sea or the lake, you don’t spend all day standing at the wheel of your vessel or leaning against the bulkheads. You’ve got to have a few comfortable places to sit down, particularly if you have guests. Even if you’re a fisherman, having a good deck chair for reclining and resting is essential.

You have to balance the overall cost of the chair and its materials to find something perfect for your needs. Not all chairs are built alike; some are made for specific purposes while others are more versatile.

So, finding the best boat deck chairs can be tricky if you don’t know what to look for. That’s why we put this guide together. Below, you’ll find the top boat deck chairs of all sorts of makes and models. They’ll be made from several different materials.

This way, you’ll be able to find something suitable for your unique boat and situation, whether you need something long-lasting and heavy-duty or something more comfortable for a party.

15 Best Boat Deck Chairs

1. Wise Marlin

This boat chair is a high-quality piece of equipment that’s perfect for long days on sunny seas.

Key Features

• Aluminum frame
• White
• Holds 350 pounds

This boat chair folds and unfolds easily and has an aluminum frame with high-impact plastic reinforcements. It’s pretty durable but still manages to be comfortable thanks to the high compression foam padding. It’s been both UV and mildew-treated, so the marine-grade vinyl cover is easy to clean and won’t degrade even after long days in the sun.

But while the seat can hold over 350 pounds, it only has a small resting cushion. It’ll be difficult to remain comfortable in this chair over long stretches of time, although you’ll normally be standing up and adjusting things on your boat while you are on the water. Overall, it’s a great all-around choice that’s high quality without being as expensive as some of the other choices on our list.

Pros

• Comfortable for all outdoor uses
• Easy to set up
• Durable construction

Cons

• Small seat

This boat chair is an ideal choice for an all outdoor pick, though you can also fold it up for easy storage.

2. Giantex

This set of two boat chairs is perfect for short-term sitting or for reclining for a short afternoon nap.

Key Features

• Reclining
• Aluminum frame
• 350-pound capacity
• Adjusts between 100 to 136°

This is a set of two folding chairs, both of which are identical to each other. They are each high-backed to support your spine and let you recline for quite a while. They can adjust between 100 to 136° for ultimate convenience and comfort, so feel free to try out several different reclining positions before you find one that is ideal for you.

They’re lightweight and easy to move and carry, plus they are made of durable aluminum frames. But there’s no cushioning included with these chairs, so you’ll want to find your own cushions or add a few towels to make things a little more comfortable. Otherwise, you might find that you can only remain in these chairs for a couple of hours max.

Pros

• Very easy to adjust reclining posture
• Easy to fold and store
• Doesn’t get too dirty

Cons

• Not the most comfortable chairs

Pick up this set of boat chairs if you already have some cushions you can throw on their surfaces.

3. FORMA MARINE

This folding deck chair is super durable and long-lasting and looks great, too.

Key Features

• Anodized coating
• Aluminum frame
• Navy blue
• Rounded armrests

This folding deck chair is a beautiful navy-blue color and has rounded wooden armrests that really up the quality of the entire piece. It’s made of an anodized aluminum alloy; this prevents it from accumulating rust damage even on the high seas, making it one of the most durable boat chairs you can find in any market. The fabric is also resistant to mold damage that might come from the humidity.

However, like many folding deck chairs, the bottom seat is a little thin and small. You’ll want to add an additional cushion or otherwise not spend too much time in this boat chair, as you probably become sore if you spend one too many hours relaxing in its embrace

Pros

• Very comfortable
• Extremely long-lasting
• Resistant to mold

Cons

• Small seat for bottom

It’s an affordable choice for sailors who appreciate deck chairs that last for a long time.

4. Wise 3316 Boaters

This long-lasting product is as comfortable as it is durable and damage-resistant.

Key Features

• Anodized aluminum frame
• High compression foam padding
• Marine-grade vinyl covers

It’s comfortable and durable. It has an anodized aluminum frame, marine-grade vinyl, and high compression foam padding. The marine-grade vinyl is UV-treated and mildew-resistant to prevent it from breaking down after a long time in the sun or a long time being wet. It also has plenty of space in the chair you can relax comfortably for several hours.

The only downside is that these big aluminum tubes make the folding aspect of this chair a little subpar. While it can fold up for better storage, it doesn’t compress the overall size of the chair by that much. Therefore, be sure you have plenty of room to store one or more of these chairs before you finalize the purchase.

Pros

• Very resistant to damage and wear and tear
• Nicely comfortable
• Good seat depth

Cons

• Doesn’t fold too well

This folding deck chair is an excellent all-around choice that combines the best aspects of quality construction with great foam padding.

5. Seachoice

The Seachoice is easy to store and easy to relax in for long stretches of time.

Key Features

• Anodized aluminum tubing
• Support up to 300 pounds
• UV-resistant Marine vinyl padding

It has foam padding on its armrests and bottom to keep things comfortable, plus a vinyl cover that is UV-resistant so that it doesn’t break down under heavy sunlight. It’s extremely easy to clean with soap and water and is also a lot more foldable than the last heavy-duty chair we looked at. It compresses its size much more for easy storage while still being capable of holding up to 300 pounds.

It’s an excellent all-around chair that’s a good choice if you want something durable and comfortable but doesn’t have a lot of storage space to fit multiple chairs inside. Take care with the rubber feet that normally prevent the chair from slipping; these sometimes fall off, especially if they become wet after months at sea.

Pros

• Easier to store than the last pick
• Very durable
• Fairly comfortable

Cons

• Rubber feet sometimes come off

This folding deck chair an ideal choice for those with lower amounts of storage space on their boat.

6. FORMA

The FORMA is an ideal choice for captains who don’t like to clean up skid marks on the decks of their boats.

Key Features

• Navy blue color
• Anodized aluminum frame
• Fabric resistant to mold and humidity
• Rounded armrests
• Anti-skid leg tips

This set of two folding deck chairs is extremely durable and comfortable. Note the rounded wooden armrests that combined with the navy color of the fabric keep things classy and stylish. While these chairs look excellent, they’re also quite durable and have antiskid tips on their legs to prevent them from marking up the deck of your boat if they slide around.

Be sure that you want both chairs and have the money to spare, however, as this is one of the more expensive folding deck chair choices you can make. Still, the overall high-quality helps us recommend these deck chairs for any sailor who wants the best of the best and who needs more than one for themselves and their crewmate.

Pros

• Doesn’t mark the deck of your boat
• Comfortable for long stretches of time
• Durable and damage resistant

Cons

• A bit expensive

Pick these folding deck chairs if you want some of the highest qualities boat deck chairs around.

7. Leadpro

The Leadpro is a great choice if you’re on a tight budget and want to color coordinate your chairs with other aspects of your boat.

Key Features

• Multiple color options
• Marine-grade vinyl cover
• Anodized aluminum frame

It’s made of a durable anodized aluminum frame, and it also has comp is it leg tips to keep it stable even on an unsteady deck. It has marine-grade vinyl to cover its cushioning so that aspect of the chair also lasts for a long time. Even better, you can choose the color of this vinyl covering between blue and white, red and white, or pure white.

This chair is also a little small, though, so keep that in mind if you need something bigger. It’s a really cramped seat, which no doubt helps it fold up so dramatically for storage. Pick it up if you’re sure you can fit within its dimensions.

Pros

• Affordable
• Easy to customize to your specifications
• Folds up really easily

Cons

• Small overall size

This boat deck chair is durable and is easy to transport which makes it suitable for a lot of captains.

8. Leader Accessories

The Leader Accessories for sparing use or for positioning near a spot where a crewman will need to stand up frequently.

Key Features

• Aluminum frame
• UV and mildew treated marine-grade vinyl
• Plastic injection for durability

It has extremely durable aluminum framing with a high-impact plastic injection; this helps it retain its shape and durability even after years of use and a lot of shock damage. It’s also super easy to fold up, so feel free to store this wherever is convenient. The cushioning is covered by damage resistant vinyl.

But while it certainly built to last for a long time, it’s not the most cushion or comfortable deck chair we’ve looked at so far. It’s ideal for setting up near a duty station or if you are only going to sit in short stretches. Otherwise, you might become a little sore if you sit in it for too long.

Pros

• One of the strongest chairs you’ll find
• Easy to fold up
• Has anti-skid leg tips

Cons

• Not super comfortable

Pick this boat deck chair up if you need one that can go back and forth between storage with relative ease.

9. Garelick

The Garelick is extremely well made and you can feel the care and attention in all of its aspects.

Key Features

• Anodized aluminum frame
• Sewn cushions and armrests
• Rot-resistant cushioning
• Thick foam cushioning

This is a boat deck chair that has an eight frame to provide extra stability, plus some hand-sewn cushions and armrests. These not only look beautiful but they also have been reinforced to resist rot damage from the wet and cold conditions that naturally arise when you are out at sea.

The anodized aluminum frame also helps to resist elemental damage while still retaining flexibility for easy folding and storage.

It’s great for sitting in short spurts due to its extremely padded cushioning, since the foam bounces back relatively quickly. But the foam also quickly depresses, making the chair less comfortable over time and over longer periods of consistent sitting. Don’t pick this up if you want to recline in your boat chair all day.

Pros

• Fairly comfortable for short stretches
• Very stable due to eight legs
• Resilient to all kinds of damage

Cons

• Not comfortable for long-term sitting

This boat deck chair is an excellent chair for sporadic sitting over short stretches.

10. FORMA Marine

This boat deck chair has been manufactured with superior quality and has some of the best materials we’ve seen.

Key Features

• Navy blue
• Anodized aluminum frame
• Fabric is resistant to mold and humidity
• Comfortable curved armrests

It’s only a single instead of a set of two, but it’s just as well made as to the set we looked at earlier. It has the same mold and humidity-resistant fabric that we pointed out before, plus aluminum alloy tubes that have been specially anodized to effectively resist rust damage. The armrests are made of real wood and have been beautifully curved to keep them comfortable and stylish.

There’s also a set of antiskid smooth leg tips to prevent it from scratching your boat deck. The only downside is its relative lack of flexibility. While it can fold up to some extent, it’s quite a big chair so make sure you have enough room to store it before you decide on this piece for certain.

Pros

• Doesn’t scratch the deck of your boat
• Really comfortable to sit in for a long time
• Super durable

Cons

• Big and bulky, even though it folds

This boat deck chair looks good to the eye and feels good to the body; pick this up if you want a chair that performs as well as it appears.

11. FORMA MARINE High Back

This folding boat deck chair is beautiful and long-lasting.

Key Features

• Anodized aluminum frame
• Off-white color
• Rounded armrests
• Mold resistant fabric

This is another variant of the popular Forma Marine folding deck chair models. It’s also high back and is an off-white color boasting the same humidity and mold resistant fabric that we just reviewed. It’s just as durable as the last chairs and has anodized aluminum tubing to prevent rust damage from harming the frame of the chair. It’s really comfortable and has the same curved wooden armrests, too.

The antiskid leg tips are back, as well. Once again, the only real downside is its larger size relative to many other boat deck chairs. The color of the fabric is also a little more susceptible to staining, so be careful if you drink coffee or a similar beverage while reclining.

Pros

• Doesn’t scratch the deck of your boat
• Superior construction
• Very comfortable
• Very durable

Cons

• A bit big and unwieldy, even though it folds

It’s another high-quality example of the best boat deck chairs on the market.

12. FORMA Marine Set

This set of two marine chairs is a great idea if you have a little extra cash to spend and only will settle for the best.

Key Features

• Black color
• Anodized aluminum frame
• Mold-resistant fabric
• Rounded armrests
• Anti-skid leg tips

This set of two boat deck chairs are some of the only black chairs you can find on the market. It goes well with certain luxury boats, so pick them up before they’re gone. They have excellent wooden armrests and comfortable seating made from mold resistant fabric, plus anodized aluminum frames.

The smooth leg tips will prevent them from scratching the deck of your boat and keep the chairs stable even if the boat rocks back and forth from normal water turbulence. However, this set of two is rather expensive. We still recommend it if you want the best of the best but these are definitely not a budget choice.

Pros

• Comfortable for long stretches
• Very durable and long-lasting
• Looks extremely stylish

Cons

• Expensive

These marine chairs are super durable, comfortable, and look great; what’s not to like?

13. Achla Designs

This boat deck chair is designed for those seeking a particular look rather than long-term durability.

Key Features

• Made from eucalyptus
• Woven natural-look polyvinyl seat
• Curved armrests
• Made with eco-friendly materials

This unique looking chair is made from eucalyptus wood with a natural oil finish. The backrest is made from a woven polyvinyl material, so it’s really comfortable for sitting in for long stretches of time. The curved armrests both look and feel great and you can fold the chair up relatively easily for storage. It’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

But you should try to store this chair indoors whenever possible. It doesn’t have anything to prevent it from accumulating rust or mildew damage after spending a lot of time at sea. It trades durability for comfort overall.

Pros

• A good choice for environmentally friendly consumers
• Nice to sit in for long periods of time
• Looks excellent for boats with a more rustic aesthetic

Con

• Not super durable

These boat deck chairs are a great choice for leisurely sailors rather than fisherman or those whom I want something longer-lasting.

14. SeaLux

The SeaLux is one of the smallest and lightest we reviewed, but it comes at a high cost.

Key Features

• Stainless steel frame
• Sewn cushions and armrests
• Marine-grade vinyl

This boat deck chair is made with sewn cushions and armrests that are specifically treated to resist rot from the wet and windy conditions at sea. The cushions are covered in marine-grade vinyl and complement the stainless steel frame.

Stainless steel is a great material for a chair frame since it is hypoallergenic and resists rust damage just as well as anodized aluminum. This chair is also super easy to store thanks to its small size and light weight.

But despite its easy portability and store ability, this chair does have a few downsides. It mostly suffers from a small cushion that prevented it from being comfortable for long stretches of relaxation or longer duty shifts. But it’s also one of the more expensive chairs we’ve reviewed so far.

It easily tops the list even though it’s only one chair instead of the more expensive sets of two we checked out before. Therefore, we’d only recommend getting this boat deck chair if you have a little extra cash to spend and need something specifically sized this way for storing purposes.

Pros

• Easy to fold and store
• Very nice rust resistance
• Lightweight
• Doesn’t slip on wet decks

Cons

• Expensive
• Not super comfortable for long stretches

This boat deck chair is a good choice if you want something high quality and don’t mind the higher price.

15. Wise Folding

The Wise Folding is heavy-duty and stays upright even on an uneven deck.

Key Features

• Injection-molded plastic seat frame
• Anodized aluminum build
• Rubber leg caps
• Locking bracket in the rear
• High compression foam padding
• Mildew and UV-resistant heavy-duty vinyl

It’s made with some of the highest quality materials we’ve seen so far. It has an anodized aluminum frame that is bolstered by an injected molded plastic, meaning it’ll last for quite a long time even under heavy use and extreme conditions. The high compression foam padding is pretty comfortable and is mildew and UV damage-resistant thanks to the vinyl cover.

There are also rubber-like caps to stop it from scratching the deck of your boat. plus a locking bracket in the rear. This keeps it folded up when it’s being stored in your boat’s closet. However, it isn’t super comfortable for long stretches due to its small size and the tendency of the foam to depress after some sitting.

Pros

• Easily one of the most durable chairs we’ve seen
• Super stable, even on unsteady decks
• Easy to fold up and store

Cons

• Comfortable only for a short while

This boat deck chair is easy to store and lasts for a long time, showing excellent value for money.

Bottom Line

Overall, the right boat deck chair for your needs depends on what you use the boat for. Do you spend a lot of time at sea, fishing, or performing manual labor? You’ll probably want something heavy-duty and with materials that don’t accumulate rust or mold damage very easily.

But maybe your boat is mostly used for family gatherings or parties. In this case, you’ll want boat chairs with lots of cushioning and maximum reclining options. You can find examples of both types of chairs and much more above.