Checkout my new seat!!!!!!!!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 03-11-2012, 03:51 PM

How do you find your balance is affected with the higher center of gravity? I have an xfactor and even with the huge weight capacity I still sit low in the water. Its fine in winter when im wearing waders but in boardshorts weather it would be nice to have my ass out of the water. Id probably want one not made of hard plastic though. I can see my ass going numb on those long 10hr days

dc1983 · 03-11-2012, 06:30 PM

I was worried about being off balance because of how high the center of gravity is. But when I first got on I spent about a half hour in the harbor trying it out by rocking side to side and turning so that my legs were off the side and i really didn't notice a difference at all. When i caught the halibut with it pullling and trying to keep the yak facing the right way (one hand on the rod one paddling to turn around) I still felt very stable. A couple of times out there boats speed by and when their wake reached me the waves still felt like i was sitting in the old seat.

As far as the hard plastic seat goes it wasnt that bad. I felt it gave more support to my back. The only thing I might add is a butt pad but it isn't a huge deal without it.

PapaDave · 03-11-2012, 07:23 PM

Hey, I dropped one that looks like that! Is it brown on one side and white on the other?

Nice flatty, I am getting addicted to fishing for them myslef. And I did miss a nice one out there yesterday, but managed a couple of very nice bass as consolation.

Do you think that seat would work on an Outback?

Hey Wayne!!! Where have you been lately?

StinkyMatt · 03-11-2012, 08:01 PM

Second the question about the Outback.

Anyone do anything like this on an outback?

I believe there may have been a mod like this on a revo a year or more ago. Anyone remember that? Updates on that mod?

dc1983 · 03-11-2012, 08:40 PM

It might fit the outback like I got the idea from the innovations thread. This seat was put on the front hatch of a Pro Angler I believe. I'll take some picks and post it in the innovations thread tomorrow.

NEEFFF · 03-12-2012, 09:47 AM

congrats on you PB!!

GR6RR · 03-12-2012, 11:11 AM

Nice catch! I want a chair too!

One day, I will try to get one installed and see what it's like...

Can you post a picture of what your's looks like without the chair?

ful-rac · 03-12-2012, 11:53 AM

NIce Catch!!!! On the S14.....! Yeah baby!

lowprofile · 03-12-2012, 02:40 PM

what did it do to your COG? feel tipsy?

dc1983 · 03-12-2012, 03:51 PM

Not at all

William Novotny · 03-12-2012, 04:41 PM

We need more pics. My inner macguyver is curious.

beardedguy · 03-13-2012, 02:56 PM

Could we have a picture of the mounting bracket under the seat?

I was wondering if it would work in a Hobie also.

GR6RR · 03-13-2012, 03:22 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...t=6394&page=12

I'm feeling a bit helpful right now.

samualson · 11-19-2012, 04:55 PM

I modified a boat seat similar to that but the one i used in my Outback was the heavy cushioned type. Even though i sat up higher i also did not notice any problems and it worked great even in rough conditions.

I had four connection points and i replaced the two screw in holders in front of the Outback seat with hobies pad eye screw ins and i clipped the front of the seat (both sides) to those.

I ran a stiff stainless wire through the bottom of the seat which protruded out both sides and i bent them into loops. Those were the connection points up front.

I had two in the back as well. The point is you can do it on an Outback with a little ingenuity.

JarrodMc · 11-19-2012, 08:09 PM

Nice seat mount and a nicer catch!

Biggameaddict · 11-19-2012, 09:36 PM

Congrats on the fish and nice mod with the seat. Looks like a great mod that will keep you on the water for hours. If you want something with more comfort they sell the padded ones for 50$ but its pretty heavy. Thanks for the info.

Cbad Mike · 11-19-2012, 11:59 PM

Congratulations on your PB!

I kinda dig the seat and may have to consider the same for my Stealth.
QUESTION.... do you think the seat is of sturdy enough construction to pop a few (2-3) rod holders on the back?

Mike

dorado50 · 11-21-2012, 06:05 PM

The seat sucks, but the fish is nice...congrats

03-11-2012, 03:51 PM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	How do you find your balance is affected with the higher center of gravity? I have an xfactor and even with the huge weight capacity I still sit low in the water. Its fine in winter when im wearing waders but in boardshorts weather it would be nice to have my ass out of the water. Id probably want one not made of hard plastic though. I can see my ass going numb on those long 10hr days __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-12-2012, 11:11 AM	#7
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	Nice catch! I want a chair too! One day, I will try to get one installed and see what it's like... Can you post a picture of what your's looks like without the chair? __________________

03-12-2012, 11:53 AM	#8
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	NIce Catch!!!! On the S14.....! Yeah baby! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-12-2012, 02:40 PM	#9
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	what did it do to your COG? feel tipsy? __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

03-12-2012, 04:41 PM	#11
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	We need more pics. My inner macguyver is curious. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-11-2012, 06:30 PM	#2
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	I was worried about being off balance because of how high the center of gravity is. But when I first got on I spent about a half hour in the harbor trying it out by rocking side to side and turning so that my legs were off the side and i really didn't notice a difference at all. When i caught the halibut with it pullling and trying to keep the yak facing the right way (one hand on the rod one paddling to turn around) I still felt very stable. A couple of times out there boats speed by and when their wake reached me the waves still felt like i was sitting in the old seat. As far as the hard plastic seat goes it wasnt that bad. I felt it gave more support to my back. The only thing I might add is a butt pad but it isn't a huge deal without it.

03-11-2012, 07:23 PM	#3
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Hey, I dropped one that looks like that! Is it brown on one side and white on the other? Nice flatty, I am getting addicted to fishing for them myslef. And I did miss a nice one out there yesterday, but managed a couple of very nice bass as consolation. Do you think that seat would work on an Outback? Hey Wayne!!! Where have you been lately?

03-11-2012, 08:01 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Second the question about the Outback. Anyone do anything like this on an outback? I believe there may have been a mod like this on a revo a year or more ago. Anyone remember that? Updates on that mod?

03-11-2012, 08:40 PM	#5
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	It might fit the outback like I got the idea from the innovations thread. This seat was put on the front hatch of a Pro Angler I believe. I'll take some picks and post it in the innovations thread tomorrow.

03-12-2012, 09:47 AM	#6
NEEFFF Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCaL Posts: 224	congrats on you PB!!

03-12-2012, 03:51 PM	#10
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	Not at all

03-13-2012, 02:56 PM	#12
beardedguy gurmpy old one Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Cajon Posts: 80	Could we have a picture of the mounting bracket under the seat? I was wondering if it would work in a Hobie also.

03-13-2012, 03:22 PM	#13
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...t=6394&page=12 I'm feeling a bit helpful right now. __________________

11-19-2012, 04:55 PM	#14
samualson Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NC Posts: 6	I modified a boat seat similar to that but the one i used in my Outback was the heavy cushioned type. Even though i sat up higher i also did not notice any problems and it worked great even in rough conditions. I had four connection points and i replaced the two screw in holders in front of the Outback seat with hobies pad eye screw ins and i clipped the front of the seat (both sides) to those. I ran a stiff stainless wire through the bottom of the seat which protruded out both sides and i bent them into loops. Those were the connection points up front. I had two in the back as well. The point is you can do it on an Outback with a little ingenuity.

11-19-2012, 08:09 PM	#15
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Nice seat mount and a nicer catch!

11-19-2012, 09:36 PM	#16
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Congrats on the fish and nice mod with the seat. Looks like a great mod that will keep you on the water for hours. If you want something with more comfort they sell the padded ones for 50$ but its pretty heavy. Thanks for the info. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

11-19-2012, 11:59 PM	#17
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Congratulations on your PB! I kinda dig the seat and may have to consider the same for my Stealth. QUESTION.... do you think the seat is of sturdy enough construction to pop a few (2-3) rod holders on the back? Mike

11-21-2012, 06:05 PM	#18
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	The seat sucks, but the fish is nice...congrats

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