Thinking about a new helm seat ..........

[Laura Mei]

I am thinking of replacing the inside helm seat on my Outer Banks for her
20th birthday. Want to put in a neat one like one below ......

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/3079278518_cba0ef31dd.jpg

but space is tight.......................and it is too big ........

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3078445137_962856b945.jpg

Anybody have any sugestions?
Thanks
Charley

[DOGHOUSE26]

That new pedestal seat would look good on the 20th anniversery tower you need to install!

You install a chair like that and the first thing you'll say when you sit in it is "Bring me up to Warp Speed Scotty!"

[Al Gagnon]

I was also looking at setting something up on my outerbanks. Driving that thing all day long and then driving home for a few hours, (my left butt cheek hanging over the edge) does not set will with my roids. I would like to have a arm rest on the left side to hold me in for the ride home. I have looked around but I think the only way is to do a custom build.. I have not done much more since before fishing season. Thought about going to the auto junk yard and get a arm rest and have it apholstered (no spell ck) My seat is secured to the back and does not have a post under the seat. I set my porta pottie and Honda generator under my seat. Good luck on your new seat.
Al

[Wa Mei]

Funny, but WAAAY too much info there Al...


I was also looking at setting something up on my outerbanks. Driving that thing all day long and then driving home for a few hours, (my left butt cheek hanging over the edge) does not set will with my roids. I would like to have a arm rest on the left side to hold me in for the ride home. I have looked around but I think the only way is to do a custom build.. I have not done much more since before fishing season. Thought about going to the auto junk yard and get a arm rest and have it apholstered (no spell ck) My seat is secured to the back and does not have a post under the seat. I set my porta pottie and Honda generator under my seat. Good luck on your new seat.
Al

[Al Gagnon]

Sorry Wamei, I have posted and read too much when on Bloodydecks. Hope I did not insult anybody.

[DOGHOUSE26]

I think the only rule Charlie insisted on was No Gay Bashing. I think everything else is cool! Oh , I almost forgot, no kiddy porn in the Avatars!

[Wa Mei]

Sorry Wamei, I have posted and read too much when on Bloodydecks. Hope I did not insult anybody.

No insult on my end (no pun intended). Again, I though it was funny in
a grose kind of way...

[Laura Mei]

Thanks for the great advice:confused: . Actually I did go visit a place today that does really nice work custom - Sea Furniture (http://seafurniture.com/ located in Santa Ana near my office. They make really nice stuff (nice showroom where you can see everything) and I ordered a custom helm chair. I will post some pictures when they get it done and I put it in the boat.
Charley

[DOGHOUSE26]

Sorry but all the chairs I knew about are a little too big for your opening, there's not much room there as the armrests will take up alot of space. You run the risk of installing something that will be in the way wherever you try to go either in and out of the chair or to the V Berth and during a long all night run to the tuna grounds it might get a little claustrophobic. I think you did the best by going custom, that way you can tweak it to fit better. Can't wait to see how it turns out !

[Al Gagnon]

When I took measurements for a chair with arm rests, all of the chairs were to large. I wanted to have the chair swivel around so I could sit in the seat and talk with people at the table. If I took that route I would have killed the space under the seat, that I use for storing some items. I hope you can come up with something good that works for you. I think the only way is to go custom build.

[Laura Mei]

Some construction pics of the new helm chair on my Outerbanks for anybody interested ....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3128179959_8c7f360bf3.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3129008270_9fb38bd08b.jpg

Merry Christmas everybody!
Charley

[Honeygirl]

I have wanted a new helm chair for along time, the backrest dose not lean back like yours. If you don't mind me asking what was the cost I am in the market. Joe

[Laura Mei]

Hey Joe - it will be around 2k with the stainless steel stand ..... ain't cheap....you are welcome to come take a look when I get it in should be in the next few weeks ...I am in Alamitos Bay marina.
Charley

[DOGHOUSE26]

Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta 2K?

[Honeygirl]

F@#K!!!!!!!!! 2K!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cool, I am also in Alamitos Bay. I will come by and take some measurements and make it for under 100 LOL. Thanks For taking the hit. J\K Joe

[Al Gagnon]

Dang, I thought it would be pricey, but 2 grand seems high. Well for 2K it should be very nice, just do not fall asleep at the wheel. I think if other people purchase a chair from the proto type, they should bring down the price and give you some kick back.