Adding a seat

golfnut123 · 03-01-06, 10:55 AM

Got a 14' johnboat with an aluminum bench seat in the rear. I would like to add a seat with a removable pedastal. The sides of the bench go all the way to the floor with only about 1/2" of space left. I can't get under there to hold a nut so that I can mount the base. Can I use toggle bolts if I put a 3/4" piece of plywood in there as a cushion? The aluminum is pretty heavy, but I worry that the bolts would tear loose. Anybody ever do this?

Rebbasser · 03-01-06, 08:03 PM

Haven't done it myself, but I think your toggle bolt idea will work using the plywood. Ideally I'd say put it under the aluminum, but I think your idea will work.

If you are planning for it to be permanent I'd use some Gorilla Glue-best glue of any kind I have ever used-to glue the plywood to the aluminum as added reinforcement.

bass kicker · 03-01-06, 08:57 PM

you can buy a special clamp that holds the seat and clamps to the bench it self at bps that is what i am doing for my boat

Rebbasser · 03-01-06, 09:06 PM

Welcome to the forum, BTW!

bass kicker · 03-01-06, 09:11 PM

o i didnot realize you were a new member welcome

bass kicker · 03-01-06, 09:28 PM

here is a link for the clamp i was talking about

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

bass kicker · 03-01-06, 09:29 PM

if my parents were home i would get them to order me one

lizardsrule · 03-01-06, 10:35 PM

Welcome,
For a 3rd seat in my boat, that is removeable. I bought some treated playwood, mounted a seat, swivel and pedastal to it, and cut it to fit inside my boat. I wrapped it with outdoor carpet. When not in use, just pull it out. The seat clamps work also, just make sure you don't over tighten them, and strip out the aluminum. A big guy rocking isn't a great idea either with those seats.

Lizards

golfnut123 · 03-02-06, 07:58 AM

I have tried the clamp and it works for sitting down low, but the manufacturer warns you not to use it with a pedastal extension. Can't keep the screws tight enough. Thanks for the tip about the glue. I'll try it.

bass kicker · 03-02-06, 02:08 PM

ya i didnt want an exstansion for them

03-01-06, 10:55 AM	#1
golfnut123 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7	Adding a seat Got a 14' johnboat with an aluminum bench seat in the rear. I would like to add a seat with a removable pedastal. The sides of the bench go all the way to the floor with only about 1/2" of space left. I can't get under there to hold a nut so that I can mount the base. Can I use toggle bolts if I put a 3/4" piece of plywood in there as a cushion? The aluminum is pretty heavy, but I worry that the bolts would tear loose. Anybody ever do this?

03-01-06, 08:03 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Haven't done it myself, but I think your toggle bolt idea will work using the plywood. Ideally I'd say put it under the aluminum, but I think your idea will work. If you are planning for it to be permanent I'd use some Gorilla Glue-best glue of any kind I have ever used-to glue the plywood to the aluminum as added reinforcement. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-01-06, 08:57 PM	#3
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	you can buy a special clamp that holds the seat and clamps to the bench it self at bps that is what i am doing for my boat __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-01-06, 09:06 PM	#4
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Welcome to the forum, BTW! __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-01-06, 09:11 PM	#5
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	o i didnot realize you were a new member welcome __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-01-06, 09:28 PM	#6
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	here is a link for the clamp i was talking about http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-01-06, 09:29 PM	#7
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	if my parents were home i would get them to order me one __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

03-01-06, 10:35 PM	#8
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Welcome, For a 3rd seat in my boat, that is removeable. I bought some treated playwood, mounted a seat, swivel and pedastal to it, and cut it to fit inside my boat. I wrapped it with outdoor carpet. When not in use, just pull it out. The seat clamps work also, just make sure you don't over tighten them, and strip out the aluminum. A big guy rocking isn't a great idea either with those seats. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

03-02-06, 07:58 AM	#9
golfnut123 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7	Tried that I have tried the clamp and it works for sitting down low, but the manufacturer warns you not to use it with a pedastal extension. Can't keep the screws tight enough. Thanks for the tip about the glue. I'll try it.

03-02-06, 02:08 PM	#10
bass kicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beamsville,ONTARIO,CANADA Posts: 2,023	ya i didnt want an exstansion for them __________________ Rob Downs St. Catharines BASSMASTERS

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