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| Author: | sailingharry [ Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Horizon 170 rear bench |
I have a 1999 H170 with the rear bench (and two captains chairs forward). An awesome arrangement, we really like it. I've had to get the bench out a couple of times, to get to the fuel tank (bad sender) and some engine work (new belts). The bench seems like it "ought" to come out easily. It's a royal PITA! I've had to work screwdrivers sideways through poor access holes to remove multiple screws. I've tried wiggling the seat left/right, twisting it, etc, and it won't come out without disassembly. is this normal? Is there a secret? Has anyone modded it (some sort of twist toggle, or move mounting screws, or open a slot in the base, or.....). Thanks! |
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| Author: | kmack [ Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon 170 rear bench |
Sorry I'm of no help since we have a 1999 H180 w/ an outboard. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AIL4fc-uI4TfT0WvL6m4nqSSty7FHqvn7xZkirwMgrs9iwQsn6JzhLw00bhSOOz-62-Y_naNg9F1Jgk4w3jVsZlr-HeIEt72_-QLvm-C9NXC2yEyUDX0O2A=w2400 I would think you could do whatever to it that you think will make it easier to come apart. But I hope you get something figured. |
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| Author: | LouC [ Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon 170 rear bench |
My 1988 H-200 used to have that heavy wood framed bench seat that by the time I got it (2002) was falling apart. What I did was got rid of that old seat & cut the wood bulkhead that goes across the boat in half then put hinges on it so it can open like a door. All the wood panels come out with machine screws and wing nuts. For the seat I replaced that heavy seat with 2 36” wide pontoon boat seats that fit up against the rear bulkhead and shelf panels. Much easier than it was originally set up. Did that about 15 years ago. I can remove just one side or both as needed. I’ll post a couple of pix from my desktop later… |
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| Author: | LouC [ Wed Aug 16, 2023 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon 170 rear bench |
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pz3pzuz8kuvm ... s.jpg?dl=0 ok hope you can open this, here's what I did with the wood dividers.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/ao7q5x2adv5z0 ... p.JPG?dl=0 how it looks with the WISE 36" pontoon seats.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/ad9a4yaqobs7d ... s.JPG?dl=0 this gives you a better idea of what I did. So I can lift out the top cushion, then the bottom cushion/seat mount, then open that wood divider like a door. this works for winterizing and getting at the oil filter. If I had to do more major work like a starter or the steering actuator, the whole thing has to come out. |
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| Author: | sailingharry [ Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon 170 rear bench |
We are very different designs. The bench that I am talking about is very comfortable and doesn't normally block any access. It is fully in front of the engine compartment, so when you want to get on your hands and knees and work on the front motor mount for instance, that's where it becomes a problem. |
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| Author: | sailingharry [ Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizon 170 rear bench |
Hopefully this is a shareable link https://photos.app.goo.gl/kabbFbRMggvZzZ3R6 |
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