New Throne for the Captain advise

SkunkBoat · #1 08-20-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10825

willy, i used something like this for some spring line cleats on the v. i was a little leary of them , but they work well and are pretty easy to use.

even better would be to put in an inspection plate and use fender washers and nylock nuts. i hate a floppy seat...

I also used these to remount my pedestal seat and they worked great. 1/4" stainless machine screws.
On my 84 cuddy, only 4 holes bolted thru the other 2 were screwed into the stringers.

I'm thinking maybe there was a fold-up cutting board on the back of that chair?

jasoncooperpcola · #2 08-20-2011, 03:51 PM

Since it was probably custom made for the Contender and not a generic size, i would think that the brackets lined up with the edge of the console, both of which, would be screwed directly into the stringers.

As for the rear brackets they could be to mount another foot rest pipe on, for more rod holders. ALso on Contenders website this is an option for seating for the 30 Tournament, "Tournament leaning post (Features tray, cooler base, (4) rod holders and folding footrest)" This is right off Condender's website.

The holes in the floor?

I will let someone else chime in on that one.

As far as the toggle bolts i have not used them on my boats. But i have used them for mounting shelving, tv brackets, etc in restaurants, bars etc,. IMO they are as strong as an equivalent size bolt and nut with a fender washer. We always put 1/2 or 3/4 plywood on the studs before sheetrock to anchor stuff to. Its strong. One builing owner didn't like the idea. I told him if he could rip the shelving down i will replace it with his choice of fasteners on MY time and dime. After a couple tries he gave up.

reelapeelin · #3 08-20-2011, 05:54 PM

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...

willy · #4 08-20-2011, 06:21 PM

Oh sh1t, I hope not.

Orlando · #5 08-20-2011, 07:05 PM

if it is sounds like a good place for a flush mount access panel

willy · #6 08-20-2011, 07:32 PM

Problem is it will cross the seam for thee tank cover onto the rest of the the floor. I hope not, going to go down and take a look soon, maybe tomorrow, tried to call that number, you get a cell phone voice mail. Try again Monday

Orlando · #7 08-20-2011, 07:39 PM

i've also mounted them through a piece of starboard with a crapload of 5200 to cover old seat holes, if nothing else be a temporary fix till you can do an involved repair. or would be good for years if sealed up good, then could notch it around tank cover. it actually looks pretty good if you round and smooth out the edges

SkunkBoat · #8 08-20-2011, 07:42 PM

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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 · #9 08-22-2011, 05:10 PM

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 · #10 08-23-2011, 08:15 AM

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.