Raised seat pic

BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
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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. 
2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • GreggGregg Member Posts: 93 ✭✭
    Looks good,blends in really well.
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    Seating position is SO much better
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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!
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    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.
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    True, or you could easily tape-off with some plastic and use a shop vac for over spray? No matter what, real nice fix!
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭

    True could do that too, good point !

    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭
    thanks for sending pic's, cannot wait to get the Rinker out of storage, 
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,622 admin
    I would trim back the one that is sticking out slightly. That corner could cause a nasty injury if bad weather..... Looks great!!!!
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can you show the steering wheel and seat together in a picture? Thanks
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    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
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,078 mod
    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?  
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    Yeah bolts all the way through. ......was thinking vinyl wrap would be easy
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • partlowrpartlowr Member Posts: 119 ✭✭
    edited March 2016
    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.

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have seen these in white.

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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    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
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Dana Point, California, USAPosts: 0 ✭✭✭
    Very nice custom work!
    Andy
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    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!
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭


    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
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    Handymans342 said:
    Can you show the steering wheel and seat together in a picture? Thanks

    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • elarson5757elarson5757 Member Posts: 232 ✭✭
    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. 
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  • MarkBMarkB Member Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks good. I like the aluminum look.

    Boat Name: King Kong

    "Boat + Water = Fun"

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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    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.
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • alger34alger34 Member Posts: 7 ✭
    Nice work, problem solved!
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  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    @BellevilleMXZ where did you get the aluminum from?
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    Yes just as Michael says........only paid 20 was a deal!
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    All you guys have tilt wheels?
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,622 admin
    Steve you have tilt wheel also. The "lever" is at the bottom of your wheel.
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • russellhrussellh Member Posts: 155 ✭✭
    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! 
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  • barrelman007barrelman007 Member Posts: 6 ✭
    I like the idea will have to check mine out when out of storage. Thanks for all these forums 
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