How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

[lagoon bandit]

Hello I have 1972 Yates fiberglass Semi v-hull that I am making into a C/C. My question is how much space should I have in between the console and my back deck/seat. I like to stand up and drive most of the time. but on those long trips I would like to be able to sit down and drive.
The reson I am asking is because I am getting ready to install the floor and I need to know were my wiring and controls are going to come up threw the floor. I will get the answer to my wiring question when I find out were I am going to place my console.

So based on your experences how far apart should the center console and the back seat be ?
By the way I am NOTa big guy who needs lots of room. 6' 160lbs
TIA
Richard

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

richard the way i did it with my boat, which i just finished, i set the console up ( i used a Todd) and then the seat in the garage, work around it for a couple of days, until i was comfortable with the distance.

 

[lagoon bandit]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

I like the idea but I will be building the C/C and the back deck/seat later on. maybe I could use some boxes or something.

I was thinking 15" to 20" apart. I wait for more replys before I deside.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

The front of my seat is 16" from the back face of the console. I am able to stand or sit comfortably at this distance.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

if you are building the seat yourself, have you consider a retractable or folding seat, it give plenty of room to move around, and can be slid out, or folded up or down, to sit.

 

[tiller7104]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

Mine is 17.5 inchs form the front edge of my seat to the console.....It is 14.75 from front edge of seat to foot rest.

I stand most of the time as well and I do like to sit on those long trips....I have considered going to a leaning post? Hope this helps
This is from a 18 foot Aquasport my next project!

 

[tiller7104]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

Hey Richard,
Just curious are you building a center console from scratch...I mean are you mounting a center console in a boat that did not originally come with one? If so I am about to do the same with my 18' Sea Nymph.

I AM LOOKING FOR SOME IDEAS IF YOU ARE !

 

[ondarvr]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

Mine is 17" form the console and 20" high, that's too low for me at 6'3". A leaning post would be nice.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

I spent a lot of time mocking in my setup to make sure I could stand and drive, and sit and drive. You'll have to do the same thing. It ends up being a compromise no matter what, so you want to set it up to be the most comfortable in the most used position. I optimized mine more for standing, with the ability to sit and drive fairly comfortable. The only time I sat was when it was 30 degrees out and I wanted to cower behind the windshield to avoid wind chill.

 

[lagoon bandit]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

Thanks for the info I need an idea of how much space and you guys provided and thanks

The boat I am working on WAS like this front deck, side console on the right and live well on the left and a bench seat in the rear. the old side console was 22" from the seat and At one time it was not a console either way 22" was too much. the boat is 16' so I really do not have much room

My idea was to combind the console and the livewell and the place it in the center so I have more room plus from some uncomfortable reason I like the c/c.

right now I am actually working on how the wiring, plumbing, control are going to be ran from the rear of the boat to the console. to this I am putting some pvc pipes in. Under the console I have fabed up some f-glass boxes to go at the end of pvc. that were I am at.

Are far as the seat and console I was planning on making my own how not sure how yet but were there is a will and Iboats there is a way

I am going to use some of the #'s provided and use some boxes and com up with somthing plus I guess right now I do not need to perfect it is just wiring right

One last thing can I post pics and if so how I have a digital camera. I have never try to upload any pics.
If I can post pics I'd love to share my my naked lady with you....

thanks for all the help

 

[tiller7104]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

Hey Rich I have a very similar post on here right now I am converting a 18'Sea Nynph from a split window to a CC I have everything figured as far a routeing is concerned with the exeption of my teleflex cable....I am sure this is a common problem with this conversion,,,,,I have considered Hydralic steering?

 

[Terry Olson]

Re: How far apart should the C/C & the seat be ?

You guys should click on the skanky beast link in JasonJ's post - he's been there, done that. I read your other post Tiller, but wasn't entirely positive JasonJ's reconfiguration was a center console until I just checked it.