Question on mounting a seat

[Scuda11]

Figured I would ask the experts!<br /><br />I have a 20 ft C/C Proline. I have 2 bucket style pedestal seats. They are mounted on a piece of MG plywood on the deck. The one on the starboard is real loose, looks like some dryrot on the plywood. I want to put it back obviously and strengthen both of them. I was thinking of placing another piece of MG plywood over the original, maybe 3/8 inch, paint it white with INTERLUX (or equiv) and then mount both of them on top of that. Should I put some Fiberglas resin on the screws before I screw them in, for strength?<br /><br />Any comments greatly welcomed. Thanks.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Question on mounting a seat

how about toggle bolts?

 

[ASI Imperial]

Re: Question on mounting a seat

I am a learner to! I say anything to make it stronger makes it better! If you use Epoxy and need to get the screws out it could present a problem. Just screw them in and seal them with a marine grade silicone. If your using new wood strength shouldnt be an issue. just try to keep the sucker dry!!!<br /><br />Good luck happy boating!!

 

[Scuda11]

Re: Question on mounting a seat

Thanks Guys! So mellow, you are saying go right through both pieces of wood and the hull with toggle bolts?<br /><br />Thanks again.

 

[Ken G]

Re: Question on mounting a seat

If the original piece of plywood is rotted I'd remove it instead of covering it up. As it continues to rot it will add no support to the newer piece. It might even cause rot problems to develop earlier in the new piece of plywood.

 

[A LIDO CRAZY]

Re: Question on mounting a seat

Im not sure what toggle bolts are, but what about those bolts that they use for drywall and stuff. I think there called anchor bolts, no pun intended, they push through the hole then spring loaded ears flop out that would allow your to grab a bigger area of the wood to support the stress then just tighten down the nut. But don't drop the bolt through the hole. Needle nose vise grips could be handy.