Helm Seat Height...and other seat discussions

[SkunkBoat]

Installed the Arragoni Pedestal Extender and the height is perfect for me (I'm 6'). Drilled into the existing pedestal to have the set screw prevent spin.
Still getting some wobble. Need some rubber shim to tighten things up.

https://www.arrigonidesign.com/pedestals/pedestal-extender/

 

[seasick]

Mine doesn't spin or wobble. I suggest you rotate the extender away from the hole you drilled and retighten the set bolt, tightly. See if that is better. Facing the bolt forward or backward is probably better if you wobble to fore and aft. If wobble is side to side, face bolt to one side.

 

[Blaugrana]

How is this working out for you?

I normally stand as when I sit my line of sight is directly even with the metal at the top of the window. Incredibly annoying...

Debating on doing something like this or just removing the cushion I have that is pretty thick.

 

[seasick]

How is this working out for you?

I normally stand as when I sit my line of sight is directly even with the metal at the top of the window. Incredibly annoying...

Debating on doing something like this or just removing the cushion I have that is pretty thick.

I don't know your age but as you get older, you will loose height. So hang in there and eventually that windshield trim will start to move up out of the way!

 

[garyroe]

I just bought a Wise 8WP21-374 Pedestal. Took the seat the swivel and the pedestal to Lowe’s got the correct bolts so it swivels properly. It takes 4 8mm x 1” bolts 4 8mm nuts and lock tight. I judged 6 5/16 lag bolts into the floor of the boat. It’s 5 inches too tall so I’m going to take it to a welding shop and remove 5 inches from the base. I’m going to add a 10x12 diamond plate to the floor for added stability.

 

[Fishtales]

I used this one on my 330. The only issue I had was that the 6" rise made it too high & difficult to stand when I had the tilt helm tilted all the way up. I took 2" off the rise and it is now a perfect fit for me. Sitting I can see over the compass & pulpit and standing the seat hits me exactly like a leaning post. BTW I am 5' 8"

+2 for Arrigoni. I have a few of their items. Good stuff.

 

[oliver305]

I recently bought a new pedestal, Wise 8WD2002 pedestal seems to work fine so far, much better than the short post I had before, it gives you a way to change up your height and be more comfortable. Did leak down a short bit.

 

[vocz]

I'm playing out ways to improve my helm seat without spending $1000+
Has anyone raised the height of their helm seat?
I think its too low on my 265 express


View with current setup Pompanette type seat on 23" high pedestal base (2 -7/8" dia)

View with 6" of cushions added to raise me up

Butt height for 6' tall person would be like a leaning post. Feet on deck....half-sitting

Feet comfortably on footrest with 6" additional height.

23" from deck to top of post

A new taller 30" pedestal is $109
Slider and spider are trashed...need new. Best Todd slider/spider is $189 at West Marine
I could add some new foam to the cushions which are in OK shape.

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[vocz]

NaudicStar seat. I believe made by Lleblock.

 

[SkunkBoat]

NaudicStar seat. I believe made by Lleblock.

you got a great price on that.