seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

[brianteel]

I am trying to mount the seats in my boat and i was going to use 7" pedistals because they seamed a good height. After sitting on them before mount i really think I am sitting way to high. Is there anything shorter than that maybe rails or something that was used back them? I am at a lose on what i should do.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

Depends on how thick your seat cushion is etc. What kind of seat are you using?? Pics??

 

[brianteel]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150239524325050.373073.697975049&l=0fbb3f3ce1&type=1 you can see the height of the seat in one of the pictures.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...647730&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_641wt_1080 that is a link to the seats i bought. i get the cushion height is 3 inches or so. I also have swival on there so it is 7 + 3 + 1 = so about 11" to the top of the seat and that is about half the height to the rail.

 

[brianteel]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

i will get some better pictures tomorrow.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

Your boat is very similar to mine. You can see it by clicking on the thread in my signature.
You can build your own bases if you want. I built these for mine from PVC.

Personally I really don't think they are too tall.

 

[brianteel]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

ok it is 8.5" to the bottom of the seat, the cushion is 3.5" and the distance from the floor to the top of the rail is 19"

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

Ok, Now I see. Yep I'd say you're about 4-5 Inches Two High.

 

[brianteel]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

I am kind of wondering if i should cut the flange off and lower it. problem is it will leave me with a 2 to 3" pedestal, although i might just have to do it.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

Or Make your Own pedestals or platforms and coat em with epoxy.

 

[brianteel]

Re: seat mounting in a 1960s runabout

built my own, i think that is about as low as i can make them. they will end up being 5" instead of closer to 10"