fin-addict Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Looking to mod my leaning post due to old back. Like some input on this. Back rest is removable, slips into two rod holders that will come off. Remove seat cushion and storage bin under it that is screwed to top frame. Now the questions. 1. Screw down starboard to cover top of frame opening or use aluminum plate for same. How thick should those plates be to hold weight and take chop. 2. Instead of plates have piping same as post welded to inside of frame work and then mount seat slider to pipes instead of the plate as stated above. The seats are going to be ergonomic style. Below photo gives some idea to what I’m thinking. Using plate of starboard or aluminum is a diy project. Welding support pipe bracing for sliders ia a fab shop. Keeping the rod holder as seen. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 A 1/2” aluminum plate would be plenty strong for your application Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, Bamaskeet said: A 1/2” aluminum plate would be plenty strong for your application That’s what I was thinking but known to be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 i redid mine with chairs from a offshore boat. this is the best pic i have. they rotate 360 and fold forward with a small storage area under them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 Very nice, want to do the same but use my frame if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 What about having a sheet of aluminum bent in the same shape as the original seat. You could attach to the original hinge at the bottom and keep your storage under the seat. If you go this route, you'll need a rubber isolator between the existing pipe frame and the sheet aluminum. Also, I think a peace of 3/8 sheet aluminum would be sufficient. Might need to tow the rig to a fabricator to get that answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 22 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: What about having a sheet of aluminum bent in the same shape as the original seat. You could attach to the original hinge at the bottom and keep your storage under the seat. If you go this route, you'll need a rubber isolator between the existing pipe frame and the sheet aluminum. Also, I think a peace of 3/8 sheet aluminum would be sufficient. Might need to tow the rig to a fabricator to get that answer. X2, that way I could still have the bin. Thanks fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Still looking to do this mod but stuck on which seat is going to work the best for me and must be ergonomic style without breaking the bank. Want all white and seems most are in two tone these days but there are some. May have to have white/blue. Also size matters in this case, lol. Any suggestions would be helpful on manuf. read a lot of hype from all. 🙏😀fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Tempress makes probably the best seat . The shop you mentioned to me should be able to help you out . They are not cheap , but your back will thank you . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Thanks Outlaw, That’s on the top of the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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