Big man pedistal seats

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HenryB

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Any input on sturdy pedestal seats for a 250 pounder?
 
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Re: Big man pedistal seats

What kind of boat are you going to install them in? Make and model?
 
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It is critical that pedestal seats are installed on a strong, stable surface. 3/4" marine ply in perfect condition is bare minimum.
 
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Re: Big man pedistal seats

My boat has a metal (aluminum) reinforced deck, center console, so the pedestal base is secure. It is the plastic seats that break easily for me, the mounting bolt holes for attaching the seat to the pedestal. I’m talking West Marine, Wise, Todd, Springfield, Pilot chairs. They all required rework at the mounting bolt holes after less that a year or two of use.
 
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If it's just the seat and not the base or pedestal, I guess you're just going to have to keep buying until you find one that lasts... and you may not. Maybe see if you can find one with a good warranty like 5 yrs. or more.
 
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Re: Big man pedistal seats

Check out veada.com and click on "helm seats". A cut above the rest I believe.
 
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Re: Big man pedistal seats

HenryB said:
... It is the plastic seats that break easily for me, the mounting bolt holes for attaching the seat to the pedestal. ...
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So the real problem is the bolts/screws that attach the seats to the base that keep pulling out.

A few options.
Add Lock Washers and make sure the screws are tight at all times. This may mean every time you go out until you get a history.
Glue the screws in. 3M 5200?
Change the screws out for the next larger size and glue them in before you have the problem.
Install Metal Inserts and change to machine bolts and lock washers and Lock-Tite.

The failure is caused by the relative movement applying all the stress to one bolt at a time as is wiggles.
 
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It all depends on how much you want to spend. TODD makes some pretty bullet proof chairs. STIDD even stronger. If the seats are ripping off the pedestal than try through bolting them on with big washers at both ends.
 
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Re: Big man pedistal seats

Here is a Veada seat for $309:

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and a Todd seat for $1,350. The Todd seat weighs 150 lbs. (that is one solid seat!!!)

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I used to weigh 265 and have had a Todd seat (not the one pictured) in my boat for 22 years with no problems. They are unbelievably solid but you pay for it. There are other seats available for a lot less too. Again it comes down to what you're wiling to spend.
 
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