Leaning post
 

Anyone know of a good leaning post for my 1984 23' footer?
What size Leaning post is good for my 23?

thanks in advance

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I don't know if I would go any wider than a 38" on a 23' -

http://www.birdsallmarine.com/page03.html

http://www.birdsallmarine.com/page06.html

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the birdstall mini looks good for the 23, does anyone currently have this one on their 23 footer? The 38 inch looks good

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I'm pretty sure that Capt Chuck has the 38" on his 23'. I have the 32" on my 20' and it is perfect [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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i dont have the mini but have the standard- heres a couple pix (can you tell im bored?)
[image]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...dsallpost4.jpg[/image]
[image]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...dsallpost2.jpg[/image]
[image]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...dsallpost3.jpg[/image]
[image]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...rdsallpost.jpg[/image]

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one more "action shot" and ill go get another Bud!!!

[image]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...s/S4010026.jpg[/image]

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So thats the Birdstall Original, right? whats the width, 38 inches?

I am just trying to decide whether to go with that or the mini.

thx for the pictures, looks great

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I bought my leaning post from Quality Marine Fabricators in Pompano Beach. Exactly like the Birdsall,38", storage box, whale tail, 6 rod holders, removable back rest-$800 plus $100 shipping to Ct.

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thanx MM- yes, its the original (38")- whatever extras you get if you decide too ensure you get the fold down foot rest, it is the best!!! i got the deeper box also. (19" i believe).also with the backrest in (someone asked earlier) the other two rodholders are still usable, i use the two in the backrest for long riggers and shorts i still keep in the gunnels.

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I have the Birdsall mini on my SC 21- its excellent- I have the whaletale, rocket launchers, and the seat that opens to the storage box-also holds a nice size cooler under it- I believe a 72 qt. Do get the optional backrest too, although you lose 2 of the rod holders its still worth it.

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I do have the Mini on my 23'. It's 38". No whales tail. I went with the smaller storge box so I could lift the lid on a cooler placed underneath. The back rest fits in the two rod holders. I opt not to have the other two rod holders and built a storage drawer in between [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

http://www.theboatzone.com/albums/CS...sall.sized.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...eatdrawer1.jpg

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Another option. For under 500 bucks includes a 30 gallon livewell, 4 rocket launchers, 3 access doors, washdown pump attachment, seats 3 and lots of storage inside. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/DSCN4243.JPG
http://www.casdvm.com/photos/DSCN4245.JPG http://www.casdvm.com/photos/DSCN4432.JPG

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/Leaning%20Post%20Livewell/
http://www.casdvm.com/photos/Livewell/

Strick

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WOW!!! Capt. Chuck, That's SWEET! That thing is looking new. How are you making out with that sole pop-up cleat? Let me know if there is anyway I can help. Saw better replies than mine on thehulltruth. Boats lookin' great.

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Okay, 38 inches seems to be a good width but what about the height? Anyone have any idea what height the leaning post should be for my 23 footer?

Thx,
mm

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MM33
That post they are talking about above is OEM on today’s 23 SeaCrafts So I would be inclined to think it’s at a good height. 32 or 33 inches sounds familiar
Boat shows are great places to get a good sense for all the different leaning posts. Some of them are manufactured too low for me. Not about height but case in point a few years back we looked at a Silverhawk, two of them. One an I/O the other an outboard. They had identical posts on them. However sitting on the outboard leaning post felt different ... more comfortable. The salesman hadn't a clue as to why ... I found out from the fabricator of the post that they changed the angle on the backrest on the I/O to get the angle of the rocket launcher mounted across the back to point more to vertical. They did that because there was an engine box right behind the post and it was difficult to walk behind the post with the rods in the holders.

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MM33

I think you need to place the height of the seating area depending on the height of your console. (visual)
Next the length of your legs also comes into the picture.(balance and comfort) The padding must be against your backside, not so high it hits the small of the back or not to low it hits against the thighs while standing behind the wheel. Consider rough water and being in a sitting position for a long run.
These measurements were crutial in my height decision process because I make the 4 hour runs to the islands [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

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I had a very nice leaning post built by that goofy Pipe Dreams guy that runs around here. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Removeable backrest, 4 rod holders, storage bin, etc.

I'll try to get some pics of it for you this weekend.

http://www.pipedreamsmarine.com