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Unread 05-12-2010, 10:00 PM
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Default Leaning post

My fisherman 18 came with two pedestal seats which were inconvenient at best. When sitting, you couldn't see where you were going, when standing it wasn't very comfortable.

I built this leaning post using electrical conduit (which is light and cheap) and my trusty MIG from Harbor freight.

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Unread 05-12-2010, 10:03 PM
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After a bit of sanding my crappy welds and a few coats of West Marine topside, here is the finished product.

I also made the cushion and cover. I has some vinyl left over and I gave my sewing skills a workout. The cushion isn't perfect but it works.
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Unread 05-13-2010, 12:15 AM
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VERY nice job. It looks well thought out and probably will last longer than a "store bought". MIG and TIG are my two favorite kinds of welding. I have to admit I'd never try something like that, even though I can weld fairly well. Well Done!!!!!
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Looks pretty darn good to me.....and the price was right too I bet.
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Nice work , I wish I knew how to weld ...
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Thanks guys, I am pretty happy with it. I have about $50 in it not including the $35 for the paint which I am using to spray several things anyways.

About two years ago I made the T-top from my boat also. It turned out O.K. but I will be re-doing it this year with some beefier tubing. There is just a bit too much flex in it for me.
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looks good!
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Thanks guys, I am pretty happy with it. I have about $50 in it not including the $35 for the paint which I am using to spray several things anyways.

About two years ago I made the T-top from my boat also. It turned out O.K. but I will be re-doing it this year with some beefier tubing. There is just a bit too much flex in it for me.
I have a custom T-top with lots of wiggle. Don't sell yourself short, your work looks great.
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I don't see any crappy welds...looks great...good work!!...
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