TOPIC: New driver's seat base

New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13054

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We'll see tonight if it will hold my fat rear. Moved it down into the hull, and back some. May need more resin & mat, we'll see. Did what I did with what was left in the bottom of a gallon of resin (maybe a 1/2 pint), but it might do it. (If it does, I know exactly how much I need for the passenger side!) Little plate on top is spacer for the seat mount. That's glassed too, just can't see it. Had to take a break from the rear bench to get this done. Passenger front seat is not as important, but will be done in same manner. Might look like it's off a bit, but line it up with the bottom of the dash. It's eyeball level, but I think it's right. I played with it enough!

Can ya tell this piece of plywood has been used a number of times?

More pics later.

Next project, storage up front under dash in center hull.

Frank

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Re:New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13055

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	looks good frank,let me put my big butt in it,that would be the ultimate test,lol,im sure it would hold. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13056

JetDeville700 Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	It seemed okay after I took a shower John. We'll attach that big old bucket to it after work, see how it goes. Might have to test it on the Hudson... Sure was a lot of measuring and fitting, now I just hope I did it okay! I hope all is well with you folks. Thanks! Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Seat mounted 13 years 8 months ago #13069

JetDeville700 Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Came out good. You can see how much lower it is than the passenger seat. Frank Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13070

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Where did you get the seats. They look comfortable. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13071

john-gibson Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4014 Karma: 324 Thank you received: 0	looking good frank. "It seemed okay after I took a shower John " wow you musta been pretty dirty ,lol,jk. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13073

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	seats look great frank. ron Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13078

JetDeville700 Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 3271 Karma: 38 Thank you received: 3	Neil wrote: Where did you get the seats. They look comfortable. They are very comfy Neil. $520 for the pair. Web site is here: www.boatingseats.com/scripts/premiumbucketseats.asp Frank Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:New driver's seat base 13 years 8 months ago #13079

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john-gibson wrote:

looking good frank.

"It seemed okay after I took a shower John " wow you musta been pretty dirty ,lol,jk.

Thanks John, came out great. Still need a bit of work (need to glass in vertical support now I got it positioned), but it's okay.

Wasn't so much dirty as sweaty. Hot and muggy here, and I love to sweat, lol.

Get this one done, then onto the other side, then build a storage compartment and finish the rear seat. Rear bench seat is in primer, just needs some sanding and finish coats.

Frank