Hello. I finally got the leaks fixed and was going to go to the lake today but we are supposed to get 2-2-1/2" of rain today. Anyway, can I mount a 7" pedestal directly to the bench or should there be some reinforcement. Thanks.
Sure, just put some big fender washers and lock washers on before the nut. I went a little over board with mine and used some flat stock aluminum as a back up plate. I have always used washers before and never had a problem.