Seat question: Swivel, Lockable, Removable, Pedestal

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jpfieber

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I want to add a seat to the front of my tin boat. I want the seat to mount to the front bench, and have the ability to swivel. During trailering I want to be able to fold the seat down, or remove it all together. When motoring, I'd prefer the ability to have the seat lock (no swivel). Finally, when I'm out by myself, I want to be able to put the seat on a pedestal for fishing.

I've seen plenty pedestal kits, but it's unclear if you can simply remove the pedestal and attach the seat to the base. Also, unclear if you can mount a pedestal kit to any seat (for instance, the Cabela’s Molded Fold-Down Seat) or if the seat has to have a special mount.

I tried searching the forum as I'm sure it's been discussed before, but couldn't find what I needed, too many hits. Help!
 
I have mostly used the skinny pedestal risers.. like these

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https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-SL52196-Seat-Post/dp/B004LRBKPC/ref=pd_bxgy_200_text_z

You can easily remove that type of riser and just place the seat into its base.
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Most seats that you buy, that I have seen, accommodate a plate like this..

https://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Seat-Mount-Plated/dp/B004LR9SRO/ref=pd_bxgy_200_img_y

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Combined with the appropriate base, properly installed in your boat's seat...and you should be fine.

https://www.amazon.com/Attwood-7X7-Aluminum-4-Pin-Base/dp/B001O0DF1Q/ref=pd_sim_200_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1BVG1DQ6SMG447JVV8K7

Be sure to buy all parts all of the same manufacturer. My illustrations are mixed.

As tp your question regarding LOCKING...I cannot offer any help on that one.

regards, richg99
 
That's what I was thinking, but didn't want to buy it all and only then find out it doesn't work. Thanks!
 

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