2008 1800mx helm seat mount

[TBarCYa]

Does anyone know how the OEM seat pedestal is mounted to the sole? I'm guessing that it uses stainless toggles but I don't want to remove the bolts unless I know for sure. I'd hate to remove the bolts and have a nut or whatever on the underside fall out and be unrecoverable.

What I'm looking to do is replace the OEM pedestal with one that is about 3-6" higher because I'm short and like to see over the windshield when I drive.

Thanks.

[Brit Rider]

Do you mean the base attaching to the floor? If so its just stainless steel deck screws... they screw into the floor and can be easily removed.

I have seen several people use thick plywood underneath it in a pattern that matches the base plate to lift the seat up a little... so long as you use decent quality stuff and paint it with resin it should be good for a good few years; witht he bonus of it being a cheap solution and removable come boat sale time.

You could even dress it up with some vinyl to match the boats interior if you have a spare hour and $50 to burn 8)

Alternatively, it's a pretty standard mount for the seat... could be worth finding a bolster seat like in the 1800 SR3's - many boats have them... so pretty much any seat with similar upholstery would work... if you could pick one up cheap (from a wrecked boat for example) this could be an option.

Now if you really had alot of spare time.... and wanted something pimping... you could buy a linear actuator and put a switch on the dash to make the seat raise and lower electronically...

[TBarCYa]

The base to the floor is exactly what I'm talking about but I was hoping for something a little better than deck screws. At least I don't have to worry about the backing plate falling into the hull.

You've got some great ideas but I'm thinking that just replacing the base/pedestal may be my best bet. I was looking to see if anyone has a seat mount or spider that raises the seat but I'm not having any luck.

Thanks.