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lowprofile
07-02-2013, 11:52 AM
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, 11:57 AM
Check out the Hobie site under Pro Angler, Lots of ideas and information. Good Luck.
easyday
07-02-2013, 02:31 PM
Take the seat to a car interior place and see if they can put some padding/boat grade upholstery
lowprofile
07-02-2013, 03:21 PM
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, 04:06 PM
might want to PM this guy and see what he used.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=15675&highlight=custom+seat

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=7745&stc=1&d=1351395917
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=7748&stc=1&d=1351396142
jaws197
07-02-2013, 05:29 PM
Try this Chris I think this is what you are looking for:

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=33849&hilit=seat

Hope that helps!
vincentek9
07-02-2013, 05:44 PM
oh you PA guys are so0o0o0o0o0o0o spoiled. :D
RockyRaab
07-03-2013, 07:42 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:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/RockyRaab/Kayak/IMG_0027.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/RockyRaab/media/Kayak/IMG_0027.jpg.html)


And here's the seat reattached:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c170/RockyRaab/Kayak/IMG_0031.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/RockyRaab/media/Kayak/IMG_0031.jpg.html)