who sits in a stand up bolster?
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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?
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.
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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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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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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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)
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)




