replacing boat seat

[boatman1963]

i hope i can describe this right. i have a 15" fiberglass closed bow boat with a 50hp chrysler motor on it. got it from a friend and have replaced the deck but now have to put seats in it, i just dont know how high the seat should be off the deck. if i put it at normal height then my knees will hit the steering wheel so the seat has to be low and there is a foot board under the bow to put your feet against but that just seems like it would be awkward getting in and out of the seat. any suggestions? thank you!

 

[sphelps]

You might try and move it back just a little for more knee room .. I have mine a bit to close .. I like to stand at the wheel and I always end up with one foot on the floor and one knee in the seat ... Just move it around until ya feel comfortable ...

 

[jbcurt00]

Yep ^^^

If you are planning to use pedestal seats and bases, get a swivel and slide seat mount. Just make sure the seat, pedestal, mount and floor plate are helm rated. Another option would be to get a height adjustable post plus the swivel/slide......

 

[chconger]

....or a flip up booster seat?