PA seat upgrade? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 07-02-2013, 12:52 PM

anyone change out their seat for a cushioned one? I've seen pics of them done but can't find what seats they are or what mods go with it to get the bolts to line up.

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makobob · 07-02-2013, 12:57 PM

Check out the Hobie site under Pro Angler, Lots of ideas and information. Good Luck.

easyday · 07-02-2013, 03:31 PM

Take the seat to a car interior place and see if they can put some padding/boat grade upholstery

lowprofile · 07-02-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by easyday

Take the seat to a car interior place and see if they can put some padding/boat grade upholstery

I'm trying to get rid of the cheap plastic one all together. my support straps broke (the buckles) and it cant even support itself with me on it without stressing the hinges.

besides i'd probably spend twice as much for that as i could a new seat.

roadx · 07-02-2013, 05:06 PM

might want to PM this guy and see what he used.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=custom+seat

jaws197 · 07-02-2013, 06:29 PM

Try this Chris I think this is what you are looking for:

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...849&hilit=seat

Hope that helps!

vincentek9 · 07-02-2013, 06:44 PM

oh you PA guys are so0o0o0o0o0o0o spoiled.

RockyRaab · 07-03-2013, 08:42 AM

Yes, we are!

Just remove the original seat from the aluminum frame. Many or most boat seats will bolt to the frame just fine, and it's the frame that attaches to the boat.

I kept the original seat (for now) but added a pair of 2x4" risers to mine to make for more comfortable pedaling.

Here's the frame with risers added:

And here's the seat reattached:

07-02-2013, 12:57 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Check out the Hobie site under Pro Angler, Lots of ideas and information. Good Luck. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

07-02-2013, 03:31 PM	#3
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Take the seat to a car interior place and see if they can put some padding/boat grade upholstery __________________

07-02-2013, 05:06 PM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	might want to PM this guy and see what he used. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=custom+seat __________________

07-02-2013, 06:44 PM	#7
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	oh you PA guys are so0o0o0o0o0o0o spoiled. __________________

07-02-2013, 06:29 PM	#6
jaws197 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 148	Try this Chris I think this is what you are looking for: http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...849&hilit=seat Hope that helps!

07-03-2013, 08:42 AM	#8
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Yes, we are! Just remove the original seat from the aluminum frame. Many or most boat seats will bolt to the frame just fine, and it's the frame that attaches to the boat. I kept the original seat (for now) but added a pair of 2x4" risers to mine to make for more comfortable pedaling. Here's the frame with risers added: And here's the seat reattached: