Recommendations for a new leaning post ???

[Miles Offshore]

Hey guys- computer has been hosed for a while but I am back. Looking at getting rid of my swing back seat because my back is getting beyond repair. (Cant sit while running the boat, either at cruise etc.) Anyways not real sure what I want yet- I would like to still have storage (I keep life jackets in the seat now- but I definitely think I am going to make the switch. The only time I really like the seat is when we anchor up and chum but I figure I can work around that somehow. Also I think the lean post will buy me some more room !!! All suggestions appreciated - thanx- Craig
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[pair of jacks]

i have a sc21 and the leaning post i have from birdsall in florida is really nice- i have the "mini" version which is plenty big enough and real nice with the backrest

[Capt Chuck]

Craig

My cousin has one of these on his 24' Silverhawk! It's one of the best made Marine finish work I've seen. Very impressive --------> Birdsall

[gw204]

Craig,

Check with Don Battin (aka Pipe Dreams). He built a post for my Grady and it's da' bomb. It was affordable too! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[ScottM]

Craig,
If you're looking to maintain storage, then I'd definitely go with something like the Birdsall that Chuck posted. My Seabird has a pedestal-mounted leaning post which I like a lot, but there's no storage underneath. Plus the pedestals don't allow for easy cooler storage either. One of these days I'll swap it out for a unit like the Birdsall.

[Rich]

I also had a post built by Don at pipedreamsmarine.com. It turned out great. I'll take some pictures and post them later tonight.

Rich

[Miles Offshore]

Holy smokes Chuck !!!!! That thing is awesome but a little more than my budget allows [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img] appreciate the info guys- please post picture if you have an easy one to show- I have about a month before i get it so got plenty of time to choose. thanx-craig

both bob b and don b do very nice work........jim.....

[Scott]

Craig ....Had a post all written out about the fiberglass post Chuck posted ....That it would be tight with the "splash well" then it dawned on me you dont have that bath tub !!! That is an awesome leaning post !!!

Anyhow
Bluewater makes a nice post (Contender)

I think Seafari's is pretty awesome (think Ashley Welding (Regulator) built it)

Here's a Tower Power post on a Silverhawk (very comfortable and is well built) Toms River NJ


Here's a Birdsall Post ..JeffH's.... I think it is also the "mini" like Pair of Jacks mentioned above


Sure Jeff has better pictures!!


Rich ... Cant wait to see pictures of Don's post !!!

[SECF3114M73J]

Quality Marine Fabricators.com. I bought a leaning post from them last year, very nice, similar to the Birdsall for less dough.