20sf leaning post size?

copout · #1 02-05-2010, 10:10 PM

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?

Mark · #2 02-05-2010, 10:24 PM

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).

copout · #3 02-05-2010, 10:33 PM

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

Mark · #4 02-06-2010, 09:15 PM

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

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.

Blue197320 · #5 02-07-2010, 02:23 AM

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.

eggsuckindog · #6 02-08-2010, 05:26 PM

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

http://marinespecialties.com/leaningposts.htm

Fr. Frank · #7 02-06-2010, 01:54 AM

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.

Here are the Wellcraft versions:

And finally the current SeaCraft versions:

CaptCurt · #8 02-06-2010, 02:01 AM

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

copout · #9 02-06-2010, 10:03 AM

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

76Red18 · #10 02-06-2010, 10:23 AM

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.