PA 14 Lift and Swivel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rcmach1 · 07-05-2014, 10:37 AM

Hi, I bought a used PA14 several months ago and am really happy with it so far but it does lack a few things. I wanted a seat that would raise up and swivel. Couldn't find one anywhere so I made my own. Still have some more work to do and more testing but am pretty happy with the results. Pontoons might be a necessity so I'm working on those as well. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Thanks

Rick

Dannowar · 07-05-2014, 11:38 AM

Just stand up?

driftwood · 07-05-2014, 12:14 PM

Very nice I like. That seat up that high would be great for lake fishing.

That's what's so nice about the PA...it has a lot of potential and it is universal.

Rambo · 07-05-2014, 06:25 PM

Props, it looks great.

rcmach1 · 07-05-2014, 07:37 PM

It collapses down to about 3" above the stock setup. Weighs about 18 lbs but I think I can shave a little more weight off.

sdmosch · 07-05-2014, 08:00 PM

Nice idea!

LPetro · 07-06-2014, 01:01 PM

Looks Clean, I"m guessing the pontoons would be needed due to the high center of gravity when the chair is raised or swiveling? I've hear a lot of talk from anglers who cant access their rods,or Hobie bait tank from the seat of their P.A.'s, due to mobility issues. The mod defiantly fixes the mobility issue, keep on tinkering you"ll find something that works for you.

tomahawk · 07-06-2014, 10:17 PM

Nice design and workmanship. Engineer or machinist (or both)? Wondering if you ran any analysis to see how it will hold up under load? Seems like you could easily make it wider to reduce the loads from leaning side to side if that turns out to be an issue.
Tom

rcmach1 · 07-07-2014, 07:28 AM

Thanks again. Yes, I've been a machinist for years and have my own shop. When the seat is in the "up" position the center of gravity is higher so it is less stable. I made a setup for my neighbor as well and he's a big guy so after we take these out a few more times I'll take the units apart and see if there are any wear points or mods that need to be done.

oneyedeer · 07-07-2014, 07:45 AM

damn nice and clean!

07-05-2014, 11:38 AM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Just stand up? __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-05-2014, 07:37 PM	#5
rcmach1 Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 3	Still more to do It collapses down to about 3" above the stock setup. Weighs about 18 lbs but I think I can shave a little more weight off.

07-05-2014, 08:00 PM	#6
sdmosch Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rancho Penasquitos Posts: 74	Nice idea! Last edited by sdmosch; 07-05-2014 at 08:08 PM.

07-07-2014, 07:28 AM	#9
rcmach1 Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 3	Still testing Thanks again. Yes, I've been a machinist for years and have my own shop. When the seat is in the "up" position the center of gravity is higher so it is less stable. I made a setup for my neighbor as well and he's a big guy so after we take these out a few more times I'll take the units apart and see if there are any wear points or mods that need to be done.

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07-05-2014, 12:14 PM	#3
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Very nice I like. That seat up that high would be great for lake fishing. That's what's so nice about the PA...it has a lot of potential and it is universal.

07-05-2014, 06:25 PM	#4
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	Props, it looks great.

07-06-2014, 01:01 PM	#7
LPetro Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 23	Looks Clean, I"m guessing the pontoons would be needed due to the high center of gravity when the chair is raised or swiveling? I've hear a lot of talk from anglers who cant access their rods,or Hobie bait tank from the seat of their P.A.'s, due to mobility issues. The mod defiantly fixes the mobility issue, keep on tinkering you"ll find something that works for you.

07-06-2014, 10:17 PM	#8
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	Nice design and workmanship. Engineer or machinist (or both)? Wondering if you ran any analysis to see how it will hold up under load? Seems like you could easily make it wider to reduce the loads from leaning side to side if that turns out to be an issue. Tom

07-07-2014, 07:45 AM	#10
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	damn nice and clean!