Hobie PS-14 Simple Seat Riser Mod - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RockyRaab · 06-11-2012, 08:23 AM

You actually beat me to the water. My wife had back surgery recently, and I've been as house-bound as she is while I play nurse.

This week, though -- I hope!

dniss · 06-11-2012, 05:48 PM

How about some Trex style material? Wonder how it woul hold up in the salt compared to Doug fir.

RockyRaab · 06-12-2012, 05:46 AM

Not being sarcastic at all, buta thousand years of wooden sailing ships tells me that wood works just fine. Besides, replacing these would take an hour and use a dollar's worth of wood should it ever become necessary.

RockyRaab · 06-13-2012, 03:05 PM

Finally got the boat out today to test that seat mod.

Folks, it's magic. My leg angle from hips to pedals is MUCH improved. That means I'm no longer resting right on my tailbone the whole time. Discomfort and fatigue are drastically reduced.

Now, I can take it apart and "purdy" it up some with rounded edges and some sealer and stain.

I recommend this mod to anyone who owns a PA-14.

06-13-2012, 06:02 PM

I'm highly concidering this modification. I'm going to bust the ball of the guys in the metal shop and see if i can get the guys to fabricate something a little prettier out of stainless. Looking forward to it.

06-11-2012, 05:48 PM	#2
dniss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 77	Idea How about some Trex style material? Wonder how it woul hold up in the salt compared to Doug fir.

06-11-2012, 08:23 AM	#1
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	You actually beat me to the water. My wife had back surgery recently, and I've been as house-bound as she is while I play nurse. This week, though -- I hope!

06-12-2012, 05:46 AM	#3
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Not being sarcastic at all, buta thousand years of wooden sailing ships tells me that wood works just fine. Besides, replacing these would take an hour and use a dollar's worth of wood should it ever become necessary.

06-13-2012, 03:05 PM	#4
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Finally got the boat out today to test that seat mod. Folks, it's magic. My leg angle from hips to pedals is MUCH improved. That means I'm no longer resting right on my tailbone the whole time. Discomfort and fatigue are drastically reduced. Now, I can take it apart and "purdy" it up some with rounded edges and some sealer and stain. I recommend this mod to anyone who owns a PA-14.

06-13-2012, 06:02 PM	#5
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I'm highly concidering this modification. I'm going to bust the ball of the guys in the metal shop and see if i can get the guys to fabricate something a little prettier out of stainless. Looking forward to it.