Bob F Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 Are there any Do's and Don'ts to buying a seat Pedestal? What do I need to look for?? Should I get a fixed height or ajustable. Are there different types of seat mountings? Do I need to buy the seats first and then find out what type of seat mounting I'll need? On the Jeanneau boat the bucket seat had a forwards and backwards adjustment. That would be nice, but I guess it is expensive?? Any hints on the best place to purchase the pedestals and seats? cheers BF Quote
Adam F Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 Hi Bob, I would go for metal pedestals as opposed to the plastic ones - basically more durable. I would also go for fixed height - the adjustable ones juts dont lock properly and once they start to slip thats it. The Warrior ones are pretty basic but bomb proof - Im not too sure where they come from - Ill have a look and let you know. Adam Quote
TomBettle Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 Bob If you like I can ask for a quote for a complete set of two as you saw. They are rake adjustable and height adjustable, but both moving mechanisms are rather basic, although the seats are very comfy. I imagine they will be rather expensive compared with off the self jobbies though. If of interest I may be able to check out a few trade catalogues for you too... Tom Quote
plaicemat Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 On my Microplus, I used the ones from the chandlers that advertise that sort of stuff in BFM. They're aluminium and seem pretty good, didn't cost a bomb and are easy to fit. Anything else needed? Terry B. Quote
Afishionado Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 Bob a decent strong pedestle will cost around Quote
Newboy Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 Avoid the height adjustable one. As Adam said, once they start to slip and that's it. Quote
Coddy Posted March 4, 2006 Report Posted March 4, 2006 Bob You could always get the suspension models so the slamming/jaring is removed from the spine! Might fall asleep being rocked in comfort Coddy Quote
Bob F Posted March 4, 2006 Author Report Posted March 4, 2006 Thanks for the comments, chaps. Very helpful. Tom, yes I wouldn't mind a costing for the complete set up. Send me a PM when you have the spare time. cheers BF Quote
Swainiac Posted March 5, 2006 Report Posted March 5, 2006 Bob, ex barbers chairs aren't a good bet, and dentist chairs tend to leave the deck a tad top heavy Rich Quote
Fugazi Posted March 5, 2006 Report Posted March 5, 2006 It depends, if you need height to see where your going while seated this inevitably means your feet are up on a support at the helm. If you want to swivel round and fish, its like being on a bar stool with your feet dangling off the deck. Therefore, height adjustable seats are essential to both helm and sit and fish in comfort. This thread has just reminded me I need to get out on the boat and modify my pedestals again. Need to drill a hole right through so that I can install a removable drop nose pin when the seat is set at the correct height for helming the boat. That should stop that dreaded sinking feeling associated with adjustable pedestals as I bounce majestically across the oggin. Gordon H Quote
crazy fred Posted March 6, 2006 Report Posted March 6, 2006 bob ive got a realy good pedestal for sale but ill have to get it out of the store it was left from when i built the boat so it'll be a good quality one try and sort monday Quote
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