Waterguy Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 I used my bass pedestal for the first time on our new 18 Redfisher. The bass plate came from the factory. The bass seat pedestal is a swivel-eze with standard pin. The bass plate hole has a screw in gas cap to keep water out and also to make the deck flush when not using the seat. The problem I am having is the way the base wiggles when you put the pedestal into the opening there is a gap all around the plates hole. It allows it to have some wiggle room and consequently it feels like you could do some damage to the plate or possibly crack the deck if you tilted to far. It also does not screw in it just sits in a a pin hole about 2 inches down. I bought a Springfield hard plastic bushing insert but the was very tight and was too big and didn't sit flush with the deck. It was very hard to pull out. Sorry for the long explanation but any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Nelson Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Go back to the main page and look at the second item down- might give you some ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterguy Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 34 minutes ago, Dale Nelson said: Go back to the main page and look at the second item down- might give you some ideas You mean the Scott deal video? I f its that one it doesn't have any info on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Do you think cutting the shaft off of the pedistal would allow it to sit flush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 This the topic that was referred to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterguy Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I already have the factory installed seat plate however it wobbles around a lot and feels like something could break actually quite easily. I don't understand how it doesn't have a tight fit with the standard swivel-eze diameter. Here are some pics of what I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I would say the thought behind the design would be that if the shaft and pin have a good fit the unit would be steady. As on bass boats with flat plate. could you turn the bushing down that you bought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterguy Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, HoneyB said: I would say the thought behind the design would be that if the shaft and pin have a good fit the unit would be steady. As on bass boats with flat plate. could you turn the bushing down that you bought? No. It's pretty tight. I'm gonna call maverick now to see what they rec for their bass plate inserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterguy Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Spoke with customer service and they said a little wiggle will not harm the deck. I'll probably wrap some soft rubber around the pedestal post just to snug it in a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Is this a NEW boat, or new to you ? It's designed to fit that way. You nailed it as a fuel cap as the whole thing is a fuel fill fixture. It's just a convenient way to allow the opening to be sealed from water getting into the compartment. The recessed seat post fitting is a standard pin receptacle that can be screwed down on the deck, except it's glassed in below the deck surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I was going to say wrap it with electrical tape but thought that would seem too red neck. I would think once you find the right size rubber you could glue it to the shaft with some success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyshon Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 That is normal, no issue. Suggest you keep the entire area well greased. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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