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02-18-2006, 11:45 AM
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Sliding cooler seat removal
Does anyone know if there is a way to remove the sliding bench seat on a 1974 20 SF without unscrewing the rails on the deck that it slides on. There does not appear to be enough room to slide it off backwards and there does not appear to be a release. It seems logical that you could remove seat without removing rails though!
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02-18-2006, 02:30 PM
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Re: Sliding cooler seat removal
The cooler seat also has a metal slide that is screwed into the bottom of it which connects to the metal sleeve that is screwed to the deck. Access to those screws can only be reached if the cooler was upside down. Therefore, It should slide out.
 You might want to check with forum member "Luis" as he just removed his off his 20'.
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02-18-2006, 03:49 PM
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Re: Sliding cooler seat removal
Thanks! That is exactly what I thought but was unable to slide it off. I only tried briefly though so it is quite possible it will come off. Is it normal behavor to be crawling around in a seacraft that's tarped, removing teak?? I figured no better time than the present to start getting ready for spring. I will try Luis.
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02-18-2006, 06:17 PM
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Re: Sliding cooler seat removal
This time of year in the northest under the tarp is the only way to do it
. I have my cuddy set up with a small ceramic heater to take the chill off while I get the interior up to par. Good luck under there!
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02-18-2006, 06:37 PM
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Re: Sliding cooler seat removal
Glad to hear I'm not the only one out in the cold! If I could only get this seat off without taking up the rails I'd be all set. I even looked at the 1975 owners manual on the site. It tell how to move it, but does not mention taking it off.
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#6
02-18-2006, 07:07 PM
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Re: Sliding cooler seat removal
SwampYankee,
Mine (on a 1976 20' SF) slide right off with room to spare in front of the splashwell. The track has holes in it that take the pins (verticle) from 2 gate type slide bolts that are attached to the forward corners of the box. Here's a picture of the tracks with the positioning holes that's on my boat. Thet are the small holes; the large ones are for the fasteners that hold the track to the deck. You can also see the dirt mark the the left hand edge of the seat left on the track. [image]  [/image] Looking forward to seeing photo's of your boat. I'm working under a blue tarp as well. New tank is due next week, hope to have the tank coffin cover done by then. Next step is to rehab the console (inside, in the cellar), then scuppers, re-wire and hope to get an engine and have it ready for this season.
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