20sf leaning post size?
 

In the future I will be changing the seats out for a leaning post & was curious from those of you who have already done the change. What size/style did you go with & what changes would you make in hindsight? There are so many out there new & used, so I'd like to have a ball park size to be looking for in case one comes up that I can't let pass. Also any ideas as to what the original seats would be worth? :D

Re: 20sf leaning post size?
 

Original seat value - $0 (tossed both of mine in the dumpster, where they belonged).

Optimum replacement - Birdsall Mini Rocket Launcher (32") - with whale tail and under seat storage bin (and, yeah, it's gonna cost some money).

Re: 20sf leaning post size?
 

Thanks, your 20 is hooked up! What size t-top did you go with? Safe to assume that's birdsall as well?

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If you like to go offshore, and you're over 40 yrs old, get a bolstered leaning post with fold-down seats. They are an absolute blessing for your back running on plane offshore.

Robalo has these as an option on the 24', 26', and 30' center consoles.
http://texasmarineyachtclub.com/frac...ingPost_08.jpg

Here are the Wellcraft versions:
http://www.wellcraft.com/image_vault/0/0/5/005708.jpg
http://www.wellcraft.com/image_vault/0/0/4/004920.jpg

And finally the current SeaCraft versions:
http://media.tmgcreative.com/2009/Se...mg2985_700.jpg
http://media.tmgcreative.com/2009/Se...mg2975_700.jpg

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wow.... that is the nicest "leaning post" I've ever seen! :eek:

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They are nice but way too big & outta my tax bracket! :eek:

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I would look for something no wider than your console or T-top supports if you have them. A little storage box is nice under the flip up cushion. Rod holders are nice as long as their placement doesn't let the rods hit the t-top. If your a live bait fisherman, then a bait well would be nice.

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I have the same 32" Birdsall one on my 20 and it fits perfectly. You definitely want the storage bin underneath the seat.

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Those might have been factory. Have one on my 18 also.

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Hey Copout are the seats Garelick eez in jr`s?

Oh, and welcome,
GFS

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3x6' top, one-off custom by Bausch Enterprises in Stuart. Three rod holders on each side, fluorescent light underneath, three antenna pads on top, front/rear spreader lights.

Re: 20sf leaning post size?
 

copout when do you plan on adding a leaning post? i bought one for my 20 at the marine flea market coming up. perfect fit. i love it. also depends how wide your console is. remember im taking the one out of my 23. you can see how that one fits if you like.

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Check out Tom Foleys stuff here - great guy, shop is up here though

http://marinespecialties.com/leaningposts.htm

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er, um, what?

Thanks for all the feedback, it will help me with my search. Now for the real question, how to sneak it by the wife? [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Haha Come on Ryan You gotta be a pro by now... ROFLMAO
Chris

Re: 20sf leaning post size?
 

I'm looking to replace my reversible helm seat on my 20Sf with a leaning post. Leaning (no pun intended)towards the Birdsall or the Taco Neptune II or III.

any opinions on the Taco?

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I would be interested in your reversable helm seat when you replace it. Thanks