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Old 11-23-2007, 01:28 PM
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reguarding my 28.
I wouldn't want to sit in the seat if the bottom was latched shut. It just keeps me too high and doesn't feel right.
I've been working on a mock up to allow some support to the glutes and keep me in the "go get'um" position with my feet planted foward.
Is anybody else interested in something like this?
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In my 25' Baja Force, I had sit-down bolsters, no drop-out, and they were on a box storage base.
I liked the storage under the seat, but I always ran standing up. Which sucked.
I only had the front edge of the seat against the back of my mid thigh.
I'm still having a hard time making a decision between sit-down, or drop-out in my 24'.
I just can't imagine running in the rough and sitting down.
But, at the same time, my old Baja had a lot more freeboard than my Pantera. Not sure how I'm gonna feel hanging it out with the gunwale at my hip - or lower.

So, I've helped you none in the answer.
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Old 11-23-2007, 02:32 PM
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what about having the drop out at diff angles so you can half way sit while running hard.

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Old 11-23-2007, 02:56 PM
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I used to sit in mine on my 28 all the time. Especially on long cruises. I don't know about your boat, but in mine sitting in the bolsters would get me lower in the boat, and with the flip ups, out of the direct wind.
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Mike Mccloud At Mccloud Interiors Made A Seat For My Boat That You Sat Back In With Your Feet Out Front A Little. I Could Half Sit Or Stand With Complete Support From Back To Upper Thighs
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I sit only when the wind is getting me too bad (have a windshield). Other than that I am standing. Plus, if I am not flattened out all the way I can't see over the bow far enough ahead, makes me a bit nervous so I stay standing.

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Originally Posted by BY U BOY
what about having the drop out at diff angles so you can half way sit while running hard.
thats the idea but the front edge of the seat is in the way if you try to stand.
I think I figured out what to do. I just need to have the proto type welded up
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When running hard I stand.Otherwise Im sitting
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OK I've scrapped a couple of designs and I'm going with simple and basic.
I'm taking my seat bases to the powder coater after the new brackets are welded up. I thought I would show a before pic on the stands.
Basicly I'm adding a plate for additional adjustments.
I will add a wedge shim to the front of the seat pad and split the seat bottom to give it a multi angle.( I'll take pics of that later)
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the issue with dropping the seat and sitting lower will be leg room.
Now how could I solve that??..............................




LET THE MADNESS BEGIN
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