New Throne for the Captain advise

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Willy, I looked down into the pedistal that's original on this '84...I haven't confirmed it yet, but it appears to be a 3-4" hole thru the floor deck under the center of the pedistal...hope this not the case on yours...

My 84 had those holes under the pedestals

[cfelton]

Hey Willy, nice find on that seat/leaning post. That ought to look good in your boat. My 77's got a 2 1/2 in. hole under the starboard pedastal but had back to back with no hole on the port side. I removed the back to back and mounted a pedastal seat on the port side using predrilled holes, plenty of 5200 and #14 stainless steel screws. Its held good so far. Ive got two new Todd extra wide captains chairs ordered, can't wait till I get them in.

[RidgeRunner]

I don't think they would install the pedestals that require a hole in the deck between the tank cover and the floor. I have been wrong before, they need a stern talkin to if they did. I have not seen those attachments for the footrest used like that. Only welded on with the round side/pivot out. Nice find. I was thinking you looked comfy sitting in them captains chairs at the Barnegat Bay Raftup. You will miss them when rafted-up but you will love the storage and leaning for fishing,wave riding and the extra space for a cooler underneath. Just make sure you mount it close enough to make leaning comfy while at the wheel.

[Bygracealone]

Willy, I used the toggle anchor bolts to secure my T-top to the deck. They work great. By the way, if you go that route, buy them from here:

http://www.fastenmsc.com/p-99396-tog...mpbas10f3.aspx

Much cheaper than other places. Pack of 10 for like $27.00...

[Blue_Runner]

Those rear brackets I'm guessing may be for a grab handle for someone sitting on a cooler next to the transom. The CC I fished on over the weekend had one and that is how I used it on the ride in.

Sweet leaning post. Gonna look good!