2004 Glastron GX185 fishing seat pedestals- Need Assistance

optioncoach

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I recently purchased this boat and it did not come with the pedestals for the fore and aft fishing areas. I do have the original jump seats. I am hoping someone can help me figure out the part number for these OR can direct me to a way I can install new pedestals. I am a noob with boats, so bear with me. I've checked with dealers, even emailed Glastron and have either been told that they only have parts from 2014 forward, or have not replied at all.
 

jhande

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I did a quick Google search and your boat came in at least 2 flavors. With the fishing package/option it came with a platform that covers the bow riding area with the cushions removed.

The rear seat seems to be just mounted to the rear deck(proper name?) area.

Front seat.jpg

Rear seat.jpg

When I was looking to add fishing seats to my boat I needed setups that could handle 400 lbs+. I was directed to Springfield Marine products
 
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optioncoach

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I did a quick Google search and your boat came in at least 2 flavors. With the fishing package/option it came with a platform that covers the bow riding area with the cushions removed.

The rear seat seems to be just mounted to the rear deck(proper name?) area.

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When I was looking to add fishing seats to my boat I needed setups that could handle 400 lbs+. I was directed to Springfield Marine products. A good place to check for pricing on their seats and hardware is West Marine and enter boat seating in their search field. For some reason it's now missing from their menu. :eek:
What you are showing is my EXACT boat set up. In the top pic, the post runs down thru that false floor and inserts into the boat floor (I believe). That being said I have no clue as to what particular kind of post it is. For example, most posts I see are 2 and 3/8 diameter. These holes are 1.77". Can't find anything like that. I wonder if I can find new bases that would fit in the old locations and just get the 2 3/8. I dont know. Below is a pic of the boat seat- is this a common bracket? I am assuming that tip would insert into the post itself.IMG_4365.jpg
 
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jhande

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The under seat mounts are pretty much a standardized bolt pattern.

If you can get an exact diameter and where the post mounts would make searching for replacement parts much easier.
 

jhande

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Post mount hole is 1.77”
Check out Springfield Marine (link above). You might have to contact them to find out what the diameter is for the "pin" on say their KingPin post.

Hopefully now harmed with some info and links you can do your do diligence searching for what you need.
 
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