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I am looking to purchase a leaning post for each of my Seacrafts. I was looking at the Todd enterpises double with the backrest, but it doesn't look that well built. What are moptions for the least amount of $$$$?????

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If you subscribe to Florida Sportsman Mag, there are plenty of advertisers in the back. I used smitty's in homestead, fl. I bought a pretty basic leaning post with 3 rod holders. The only recommendation to you would be to get one with a flip up seat for storage. Perhaps a footrest also.

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Do you remember how much you paid off hand? I know I'm asking a lot, but do you have any pics of yours? I am desperate and don't get the magazine you mentioned. thanks!

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Here ya' go.
http://www.smittysmarine.com/3500lp.htm

They will mail it to you anywhere.

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I went with this one on my 23'
http://www.smittysmarine.com/8500%20LP.htm

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I went with one from an outfit in FL called Marine Manufacturing (305-885-3493) for just under $600. I don't know if that fits your cost criteria. They say they do a large volume for OEMs, suggesting that the quality is great, but there's little flexibility in options. The storage under the seat is a little smaller than some I've seen, but otherwise it seems very well built and looks sharp. It has a hinged footrest, a backrest and four rod holders built in.

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Well, I just purchased 2 leaning posts from a guy in Florida that was selling new ones on Ebay. He worked with me on price and options. They have welded rod holders, backrests, folding footrests, choice of colr for cusions, aluminum storage bin under cushion, and choice of pleated or smooth material. $1200 for 2 after everything including shipping! I thought that was a great deal. these things are nice! Thanks for the input guys, but I couldn't turn this deal down.

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Want to give us a name and number for the guy, for future reference?

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Andrew,
I bet you dealt with Ray on Ebay. I just got a seat from him, its not a bad deal at all for the $$ but stay on top of him if you ordered something extra. He forgot to weld a cooler bar for me and is sending me back the extra $$ I gave him to do so. Good luck..

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I didnt realize that you were also from Long Island. It took Ray longer to deliver the post too. Nice guy though.

Rgds,
Mike

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I have his email.....Raymond Portalatin latinlvr@bellsouth.net

He seems like a stand up guy and was willing to work with me on everything I asked for. I hope he comes through!

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Yeah, thats him. The leaning post is nice. The only thing I did was run some 4200 on the inside seem (undreneath) of the cushion to pull it together nicely. You may have to do the same thing. Other than that you cant beat it for the money. It is costing me more to install it than it did to buy it, but the guy I am using to install it is filling in the pedestal holes and making custom plates to for mounting to the deck. Good luck!

MM

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I know this is a little late, but I just found a site called www.spacemkr.com They have leaning posts, leaning post livewells, consoles, etc.

BA

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Hello Gentz:

It is very very nice to see that hard work and good craftsmanship is appreciated. My work speaks for it self but with out you guys ( customers ) I wouldnt be here, So for those of you who have bought leaning posts from me, THANK YOU.
Ray and the American Welding Family

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Ray is the man! I have no doubt he will come through for me. You need to deal with this guy for all of your welding needs. Sounds like a very straight up guy.

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Welder
The post you made for me is great but I want to give you a few constructive comments:
1. Use a full length stainless hinge (36")rather that the 15 " aluminum one you put on my post. I've already had to replace it after two trips, to the tune of $25. bucks.
2. Whatever white paint you used on the storage box,throw it away , buy a few cans of zinc cromate and prime and paint it correctly.
The members here for the most part restore their boats to a beter than new condition, demand top quality and will pay a bit more for it. Dink

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As always I appreciate and value any input to make my product that much better. However, a stainless steel hinge is going to do more damage than good. Contact between stainless and aluminum creates electrolysis, causing aluminum to blister ruining the product. This is why we keep the aluminum to stainless ratio to a minimum. As far as paint is concerned i agree with you, and we now use "Awl Grip" which will never flake off. Once again your input is very valued and as always we thank you for helping us in our quest to create a fishing masterpiece.
Ray and Leatha

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There are only about 3 places you can get it. Don't even bother asking for it in one of the marine box store's. They will just look at you funny. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]