Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

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Mosnowman
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Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

#1 Post by Mosnowman » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:11 pm

I was wondering if it is possible to elevate my helm seat so I can actually see where I am going when trimmed up?

Not looking for major work hopefully a simple solution. Can you replace the seat post to gain a lot of height? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

If this is another silly question my apologies..I plead the newb. :drive
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Re: Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

#2 Post by cwag911 » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:14 pm

You can buy an adjustable seat post. There is another thread on this topic.
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Re: Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

#3 Post by evinrude2stroke » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:19 pm

I usually stand when I'm going fast...(not that mine really goes fast..but you know what I mean) :rofl
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Re: Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

#4 Post by Mosnowman » Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:13 pm

cwag911 wrote:You can buy an adjustable seat post. There is another thread on this topic.

I've searched the boards before psting but can't find the thread you are referring too? I searched under adjstable seat, seat, elevate seat..etc....do you know what the thread is called? Thanks!
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Re: Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

#5 Post by DRock » Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:23 pm

Is something like this what you're looking for?

http://www.pontoonspecialists.com/p-97- ... -2-38.aspx
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Re: Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

#6 Post by mippel » Wed Jun 05, 2013 5:14 pm

Mosnowman wrote:I was wondering if it is possible to elevate my helm seat so I can actually see where I am going when trimmed up?

Not looking for major work hopefully a simple solution. Can you replace the seat post to gain a lot of height? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

If this is another silly question my apologies..I plead the newb. :drive
When we had our Regal, I placed 2 2x10s between the seat and the mount. It gave me more legroom and my knees were not bent at an uncomfortable angle. For the cost of the wood and bolts, it was way cheaper then a new seat post...
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Re: Is it possible to raise helm seat height?

#7 Post by sunedog » Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:09 pm

Read this thread from the Bennington club website. I had the same problem as you and I explained what worked perfectly for me.

http://club.benningtonmarine.com/index. ... -pedestal/

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