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Wharf Rat 1 03-25-2017 07:05 PM

Installing Bollster Seats
 
When installing bollster seats. What is the rule for how to measure the distance to the steering wheel? I have pedastal seats now. The bollsters are free standing, going into a 23' Formula. Thanks!

rak rua 03-25-2017 09:58 PM

There shouldn't be any rules. I'd install them at the most comfortable position for ME to operate the boat. A smaller guy will probably want the seats closer to the helm than a big guy so it really should be up to the owner. Hopefully there'll be enough room for rear seat passengers to stand up behind them.

RR

Zach F100 03-26-2017 03:50 AM

I did exactly what RR said. I put them back in the boat where I wanted them to be.

I'm not a big guy and when I sit down in the boat everything is nice and tight. I didn't want to be reaching all over the place for the wheel or controls.

Wharf Rat 1 03-26-2017 09:49 AM

thanks guys. I didn't think there were any " rules of thumb" but didn't want to mess it up either.

Roger 1 03-27-2017 08:03 AM

Make sure that you "through bolt" them and use some sort of a backing "sister" plate and not just wood screw them to the floor. Make sure to seal the holes so water can't get in to rot the floor.

Roger 1 03-27-2017 08:07 AM

Make sure that you use good quality stainless hardware as well.

Cole2534 03-27-2017 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by Roger 1 (Post 4541097)
Make sure that you use good quality stainless hardware as well.

Amen. Cheap stainless is a bastard of a false economy.

masi242 03-28-2017 05:52 PM

I put some in my 242 a few years ago i did a search in the Formula section, get addition to the boat.


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