Forward-facing seat project

harryr2000 · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject: Forward-facing seat project

On an older boat that does not have the new option, how hard it is to convert to a forward-facing passenger seat on the port side? Are there any pix or instructions on this project?

Thanks!!

Harry

Bearbait · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject:

I think some folks have pictures in their albums, hopefully they will chime in when they see this.

Captains Cat · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject:

Better than that. Check out the "Cabin, Interior" forum under the Library. The pictures start with this one and there are a bunch of them. I'm sure the discussion just above the pictures talk about it too.

Good luck!

Charlie

Sea Wolf · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:08 pm Post subject:

Harry-

Here's where to start:

Tyboo's Forward Facing Seat Conversion

Then go to the Forums, look under Cabins and Interior, and look for the topic there for more discussion.

Also, be sure to look at the Detail Photos listed along side the Cabins and Interior heading for all the "How To-" photos!

Let us know if you have questions!

Joe. Teeth

Levity · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

Harry2000,
The change from a fixed aft facing seat to a movable forward and aft facing seat is a managable project for anyone with moderate do-it-yrselfer skills. There are some photos in my album. Detailing the process via a posting would be tedious but I would be happy to discuss the matter.
Mike "Levity"

ccflyer · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject:

Yup - did it last winter. Photos in my album. Purchased the hardware from www.rockler.com.
Phil

rjmcnabb · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:11 am Post subject: about your projects on ccflyer

Hi Phil, Your table/seat project looks good. I have questions about your kicker mounts pictured on your site. Why did you go to the trouble to move the swim platform to the other side? I'm interested in mounting a kicker, mostly for trolling I suppose (although as a long-time sailor of trailerable boats, the idea of backup propulsion is always there.) Did I see a post where someone (Cbrat?) got a tie-bar from Cabelas that linked the steerage of both motors together? Throttle and gears might be a problem on a simple set-up for anything less than open water steerage. Has anyone thought about putting a "vertical board" on the back of the swim step to serve as a kicker mount? It is far back in terms of reach, etc., but an extended tiller-arm might take care of some of those problems.
Rod McNabb

ccflyer · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:48 am Post subject:

I relocated the swim step to balance the boat. Usually it's just me and the retrievers and they won't stay on the port side! Some brats have their batteries to port to compensate. I have the Cabelas tie bar and the set up works ok but as you say there are no throttle controls. Cry

Phil

harryr2000 · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject: Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who responded to my original post. I really appreciate the info.

Harry