Has anyone installed a new seat pedestal?

bowlboundgman · **Posted:** Sun May 20, 2012 6:58 pm

I have a 2008 f224 and want to change out my seat pedestal for something taller. Do you know what type of pedestal I need? is it the atwood 278?
Thanks

Jafo4U · **Joined:** Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:33 am **Posts:** 1026

Really interested in any replies you get,

ric · **Posted:** Tue May 22, 2012 12:36 pm

Me too, cause I purchased a new (to me) nice seat and I'm wondering what pedestal to use.

bowlboundgman · **Posted:** Tue May 22, 2012 9:24 pm

http://catalogs.westmarine.com/WebProje ... LN_Annual#

I think I am going to buy this pedestal.

PDACPA · **Posted:** Wed May 23, 2012 10:32 am

From West Marine. Holes lined up perfect to previous pedestal. I do not have the part number, but it was off the shelf. I brought the old one with me. Previous owner had cut it so low, I had to sit on my throwable and some towels. Much nicer taller.

bowlboundgman · **Posted:** Wed May 23, 2012 3:12 pm

PDACPA-How long did it take you to change?

I think this the the link.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... 2012Annual

PDACPA · **Posted:** Wed May 23, 2012 5:02 pm

I will measure mine when I get home. I think it is like 9 screws. Took me a few minutes. Quick and easy change.

PDACPA · **Posted:** Thu May 24, 2012 10:31 am

Sorry guys, I meant to do this last night, but with my boat potentially out of service for the holiday weekend, I have been helping my buddy re-rig a boat he re-did for his boys so we have at least 2 boats.

My pedestal is 15 inches high. It is all one piece with the base molded on. There are 7 screws and the holes lined up exactly the same. I never thought about using 5200 on the bolts, but now that Lou mentioned it, I might do that on mine.

My OEM seat fit right on top. I am just about 6' tall and I can see over the windshield perfectly. I also love that my seat turns around so you can move when backing up or sitting in the boat on the hook.

And the boat we were re-rigging 1972 Mako 17

gregs · **Posted:** Thu May 24, 2012 11:28 am

Just wondering if you might rethink the use of 5200 and use 4200 instead.
:?:

Greg

PDACPA · **Posted:** Thu May 24, 2012 11:57 am

I actually use 4200. But have been using 5200 helping my friend with his boat. Not sure of the difference, but I had read on here to use the 4200.

He uses 5200 and had restored tons of boats so I did not question him on it lol

gregs · **Posted:** Thu May 24, 2012 12:41 pm

FYI

5200 is VERY difficult to remove,
The seal is extremely strong, retains its strength above or below the water line. Stays flexible too - allows for structural movement. Has excellent resistance to weathering and salt water.

4200
Bonds and seals fiberglass, gelcoat and wood. Ideal for rub-rails, stern-joints, deck and through-hull fittings, and access plates. Medium strength allows for disassembly.

PDACPA · **Posted:** Thu May 24, 2012 12:46 pm

We used the 5200 for the 4 bolts mounting the outboard. We used it on the Center Console too and a few other places.

I have only used 4200 on my boat.

Thanks for the info!

www.iFourWinns.com

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