Raised seat pic

BellevilleMXZ

As per the discussion I started 
http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/4871/anyone-else-find-the-cockpit-seat-too-low#latest

Heres the pic.......it doesn't stand out that much, I'm crouched down to take the pic. Probably most wouldn't even notice its raised.  Seat also goes back further as a bonus. Used 4in alum. square tube, 5in stainless bolts, right through tube. Fits and mounts perfect. 

Gregg

Looks good,blends in really well.

BellevilleMXZ

Seating position is SO much better

Michael T

Beautiful job, looks OEM. IMO no need to powder coat but some spray primer and a nice finish white spray from a can would finish it off!

BellevilleMXZ

Yeah I'm going to try it a bit and see if I notice it, or like the look. Hard to judge all covered and with a worklight inside. If stands out too much I'll put some white vinyl on it, that would save pulling seat and painting.

Michael T

True, or you could easily tape-off with some plastic and use a shop vac for over spray? No matter what, real nice fix!

BellevilleMXZ

True could do that too, good point !

randy56

thanks for sending pic's, cannot wait to get the Rinker out of storage, 

raybo3

I would trim back the one that is sticking out slightly. That corner could cause a nasty injury if bad weather..... Looks great!!!!

Handymans342

Can you show the steering wheel and seat together in a picture? Thanks

BellevilleMXZ

I'll post a pic tHandymans342 said:

Can you show the steering wheel and seat together in a picture? Thanks

Prob will have to wait till weekend

LaRea

I was going to suggest storing a fire extinguisher inside the tube, but I guess the bolts would be in the way.  Unless you used separate top and bottom bolts ...

Sooner or later, the aluminum will corrode.  Could you dress the tubes with thin panels of Starboard instead of paint?  

BellevilleMXZ

Yeah bolts all the way through. ......was thinking vinyl wrap would be easy

partlowr

raybo3 said:

I would trim back the one that is sticking out slightly. That corner could cause a nasty injury if bad weather..... Looks great!!!!

I was going to suggest the same thing or add some rubber end-caps like these, you can probably Plasti-Dip them white.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141676362464?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

OP, really cool modification, looks great.

Michael T

I have seen these in white.

jme097

This looks good. I have the same problem. I have a 280 and it would be awesome if it was 2-3 inches higher. Looks good @BellevilleMXZ

andyd

Very nice custom work!
Andy

BellevilleMXZ

partlowr said:

raybo3 said:

I would trim back the one that is sticking out slightly. That corner could cause a nasty injury if bad weather..... Looks great!!!!

I was going to suggest the same thing or add some rubber end-caps like these, you can probably Plasti-Dip them white.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141676362464?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

OP, really cool modification, looks great.

Nice I'll get a couple in white!

BellevilleMXZ

jme097 said:

This looks good. I have the same problem. I have a 280 and it would be awesome if it was 2-3 inches higher. Looks good @BellevilleMXZ

Its a very easy mod,,,,,and easily taken out if you dont like it

BellevilleMXZ

Handymans342 said:

Can you show the steering wheel and seat together in a picture? Thanks

elarson5757

Anyone know what the options are for longer seat posts in my 246?  I'm 6' 7" and I could use the seat up a few inches myself even before the seat bolster. 

MarkB

Looks good. I like the aluminum look.

BellevilleMXZ

MarkB said:

Looks good. I like the aluminum look.

Yeah I'm going to cap the fronts, and leave it like that for a bit, looks very good in person. That pic is from eye level sitting on the seat, so it doesn't stand out too bad.

alger34

Nice work, problem solved!

jme097

@BellevilleMXZ where did you get the aluminum from?

Michael T

I am not @BMXZ but my former construction company did a lot of fabrication with metals. The aluminum box stock that @BMXZ used should be available in varied lengths, sizes and thicknesses at any decent metal fabrication shop. If you are lucky, like @BMXZ was you can get some cutting left overs from a cutting bin (ask that question when calling around) which should be cheaper than having it cut for you as there may be minimum length charges.

BellevilleMXZ

Yes just as Michael says........only paid 20 was a deal!

Handymans342

All you guys have tilt wheels?

raybo3

Steve you have tilt wheel also. The "lever" is at the bottom of your wheel.

russellh

Nice idea! Yeah the seat position on mine is too close for me even at full push back and like you say with you raising allows you to push back further. It's on my to do list! 

barrelman007

I like the idea will have to check mine out when out of storage. Thanks for all these forums