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I think I know what most of you will say,but I'm gonna ask anyway. I just recored the fuel inspection hatch with nidacore on my 23sf i/o. Obviously I had to take up the pedestals. As is always the case, one job leads to another, so now what to do-go back with the pedestals and seats? leaning post? with or without backrest? I'm very tempted to get a post, but I'm working with 41 inches between the console and the engine box. I'm thinking I need a foot between console and post for my big feet and a$$, and at least a little room behind the post to open the box and to pass behind the post.
I had low pedestals before that seemed only good for getting in my way, so at the very least I have to raise their height.
What would you guys do? (This will help me stall a little while longer in making a decision).

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Is there anyway you could incorporate the leaning post into the engine box? 41 inches is a distance but it might be a litlle less intrusive. Just a thought. Any pictures of the interior for reference?

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Don't know bout you but my big feet came with big every thing (6'4" 240lbs) not shur if 1ft between the post and console is enough havn't measured mine but I think its about 18 inch's, just perfect for us. Never thought about the engine cover I have a outboard 23cc good luck. Maybe a custom made narrower post could be an option for you.

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I went from seats to leaning post,I have bout 18"s between also.The biggest thing to look for is the angle of the rod holders. Mine have a slight angle which allow me to walk behind them when carrying rods.I'll be selling My pedistel seats here real soon. I think their factory ?Juz' don't need em'They were going toMy Bro for his underwater Duck Blind.He'll get one mo' shot at em'
Tug :cool:

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It seams that the leaning posts are getting bigger and bigger. I would suggest an old school style rocket launcher. Not sure how to best explain it. With the old style you could use seats with pedastals and then take the seats off and mount the leaning post to the pedastals.

BA

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How useful do you guys find the backrest? I think I am definitely going with a post now-just need to know what to look for. That guy Ray that some of you ordered from seems like one option. I can't afford Birdsall right now. I'm wondering if I will regret getting one without the backrest.

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The only time I use the backrest is when Cruising thru the Neighborhoods of the Rich & ~~~~~~ ! Juz' lean back steer with My Toes & well Ya get the Picture! She uses it all the time cuz' My SeaCraft rides so Smoooooth!I'd say go ahead & get it.I prefer the solid bar not swing as I 've mounted 2 rod holders on them.No Loss of rod storage. I've never taken it off.I'll see if I've got a Pic. I also think the rod holders are about 10*s (angle)?
Tug :cool:
The 83' Seacraft link below may show a picture of it too.

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Best I could find,Gives You an idea!

http://www.frenzie.com/SeacraftFin._002.jpg

Tug :cool:

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I went with this and love it.

http://www.smittysmarine.net/8500%20LP.htm

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Saw "Bill" Today (smittys) Gotta take My boat cover to Him.Get it repaired as best as He can.Make it last till Next Years Dania Beach Flea Market ! He does great work at his shop. I can go to His shop & get Photos of diff. styles if You would like. He just did the Miami Boat show still recovering. :D
Tug

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Thanks for the offer-I found his site and he has pix. Another bunch of posts to consider.

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capt. brad,
i have a 20 SF and am wondering where u got that lean post from? and what are the dimensions on it. thanks

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I would go with a leaning post with a fixed backrest, if its any help this is what I have. Personally I dont have much use for it but the wife and kids love it. ;)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...Picture092.jpg

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noahark,
thats a nice lean post. where did u buy it from? what are the dimensions if u have them available? thanks

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Blue,Got mine at the Keys marine flea market a few Years ago,took that long to find. Bill at smitty's has some very similar.I can go by & look to see.I'm gonna get Him to make a new cover for mine.He can match it.The most important thing is the degree of the rod holders.I wanted to be able to walk behind them when heavily Armed !
Tug :cool:
His quality is much better & cleaner than mine.

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Thanks Blue, I do not have the dimensions with me but I will get them for you and post them. I dont know where you are located but if you can wait the Dania / Pro player flee market is right around the corner, alot of times you can find something there to get you buy for sometime until you have the resources to get something better. I have always had good experiences with picking up good items at fare prices.

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thanks for the suggestions guys. i am located in kendall. i see that u are in miami noahsark. what part ?

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MIA area, yeah if your in Kendall you definetly have to put the Flee market on your schedule. Keep in eye out in the Gatherings section, we are in the works of putting a S.Fla fishing tourny together for SC owners in the summer.

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i plan on going to the flea market. more than likely going to go on saturday/sunday. gettin off work is too hard

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Hey Blue, I live in Kendall also, 137 Ave and 62nd Street. I'm going to the flea market on Friday and to the gettogether on Saturday, maybe we can carpool?

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i dont see a problem with carpooling.

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I just spoke with JorgeinMiami and he's going also so we may be able to share the ride. I would volunteer but my pickup is only a 2 seater.

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u wont want to ride in my mustang either.. basically a 2 seater also

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ok guys well i have a kinda retarded question about lean posts.. for those of u that have installed the lean post yourself, what did u use to secure it to the deck? thru bolts? or use big SS screws and epoxy to seal the holes or what? and capt. brad i would still like the measurements of the lean post u have in the MA so i can look for one roughly the same size for mine. thanks.

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SS Screws and 5200 in to my re did ½” plywood laminated deck. Now 4 yrs old and no problems.

http://classicseacraft.com/fellowship/medium/0049.jpg

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ok sounds easy enough.. i will be lookin for a lean post this weekened at flea market.

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hey Blue- another alternative for you- i couldnt reach the undersides when i installed mine so I bought and installed those stainless t-bolts (1/4"-20 I believe)from west marine. I ended up using 2 in each leg and two screws in the other two holes. I used 4200 in the holes/threads and silicone under the legs themselves. Very solid.

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thanks for the tip offshore. can u remove those t-bolts if u have to or probably not since they are 4200'd in the deck.. i better make sure i want that post in that spot before i drill.. another dilema that i have is the seat posts i have are very solid.. should i just leave them and get the lean post that mounts on them or take them out and seal the holes with 5200 or epoxy?

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Not sure about removing the t-bolts- they will probably come out though. One reason I use 4200 instead of 5200 is for that reason- As far as using the existing posts , thats all up to you. Many many options out there. I bought a new Birdsall two years ago and love it, there are many other good manufacturers including one csc member who make really nice posts. The ones with 4 legs are also more versital than the two pedestals as you can utilize that space for everything from coolers to live wells to tackle drawers, dive tanks etc. When I measured to install mine I started at 13" from the front of the post to the console and adjusted it from there, i think it pretty much ended up staying there. If i were going to fill in those holes ,I would probably drill them out slightly to where I could coat the area with west and then put some duck tape underneathso as to make a stop, fill the holes with west , then sand flush as nessesary. If your floor is as chipped up and battlescarred as mine then its not a big deal, but when I do a complete redo here sooner or later it will be right. good luck- heres a pick of my post. BTW- i love my post but if i were to do it again, I would just get a fixed back verses a removable back, it hasnt been off since I bought it. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../S40100962.jpg

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hopefully the flea market has one this weekend thats decent. i DEFINETLY want the underseat storage!!