1974 V20 cuddy console modification

phatdaddy · #1 10-20-2013, 07:53 AM

mj had a seat that flipped up for a leaning post and down for a seat, maybe he'll post a shot of it.

macojoe · #2 10-20-2013, 08:59 AM

ask and you shall receive! lol

shep65 · #3 10-20-2013, 09:31 AM

MJ , I like that seat ... dont you have to lean forward to steer ? That exact seat or something very close is what i'm after but what about how close your face is to the top of the wind shield when standing ?

PS... These decisions are a long way off for me .. I just demo'd the transom and floor and will begin rebuilding hopefully during the winter months .. (in garage)

This site is awesome and I've been looking at this "boat porn" just about every night .. I pretty much have a blank slate sitting there and have a lot of decisions to make .. Even thought about using Kracker Jacks site as a "how too" and replicating his boat ... That dude is a craftsman !

macojoe · #4 10-20-2013, 05:59 PM

When standing I am taller then the windshield, seat moves back for more room, but i normally have it turned away and lean on the back of seat. I loved it, wish I had a tilt steering wheel, would have made it so much better.

pintailkilla · #5 10-20-2013, 08:05 PM

What make and model number is that folding seat ? Very nice ! Thanks.

macojoe · #6 10-21-2013, 08:31 AM

the seat is a Todd but it had no number and I got it used??

spareparts · #7 10-21-2013, 04:59 PM

go to teh next boat show in your area and start looking at how different boat manufactures have their seats and helm arranged, it will give you some good ideas, don't just look at fishing boats either, some of the plush ski boats(Sea Ray, Chapparal, etc..) have some nice set ups at the helm

awthacker · #8 10-27-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shep65

MJ , I like that seat ... dont you have to lean forward to steer ? That exact seat or something very close is what i'm after but what about how close your face is to the top of the wind shield when standing ?

PS... These decisions are a long way off for me .. I just demo'd the transom and floor and will begin rebuilding hopefully during the winter months .. (in garage)

This site is awesome and I've been looking at this "boat porn" just about every night .. I pretty much have a blank slate sitting there and have a lot of decisions to make .. Even thought about using Kracker Jacks site as a "how too" and replicating his boat ... That dude is a craftsman !

Don't take this the wrong way, but you would have to be like 5'4" or something for the windshield to be in your face. I'm 5'11" and am very clear of the windshield when standing. With a fold down seat like that, or a flip-up bolster, it will put you far enough back so that you may not even need to slide the seat back on the pedestal.