Can't Get The Bloody Pedestal Seats Out!

[Golden Monk]

Since sitting in my seats on the boat I cant seem to get the poles out of the holes..is there an easy way..am I missing something?, they wont budge

[Pukka]

Since sitting in my seats on the boat I cant seem to get the poles out of the holes..is there an easy way..am I missing something?, they wont budge

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GM it's a common problem and one I had a few months back. The metal the pedestal is made of is quite soft and the base of the tube flares out over time making it very hard to get out.

I got a lot of tips from the guys on here, but the tip that did the trick was from RichP, who said to use a car jack.

If you're game to try it, make sure you put the jack on a large thick square piece of wood to protect the flooring and a smaller block of wood under the seat to protect that.

Pukk'

P.S. Just remembered you're referring to a new boat, so the 'flaring' of the pedestal tube shouldn't be there. I think it might be worth giving the dealer you bought the boat from a call and asking him for a solution, that way he's made aware of the problem at the same time.

Edited February 10, 2005 by Pukka

[Golden Monk]

Since sitting in my seats on the boat I cant seem to get the poles out of the holes..is there an easy way..am I missing something?, they wont budge

31291[/snapback]

GM it's a common problem and one I had a few months back. The metal the pedestal is made of is quite soft and the base of the tube flares out over time making it very hard to get out.

I got a lot of tips from the guys on here, but the tip that did the trick was from RichP, who said to use a car jack.

If you're game to try it, make sure you put the jack on a large thick square piece of wood to protect the flooring and a smaller block of wood under the seat to protect that.

Pukk'

P.S. Just remembered you're referring to a new boat, so the 'flaring' of the pedestal tube shouldn't be there. I think it might be worth giving the dealer you bought the boat from a call and asking him for a solution, that way he's made aware of the problem at the same time.

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If I put a car jack underneath, it will most likely just pop the seat off as the is just clamped to the post..but will give it a go anyhow, as well as let the dealer know.

[Guest Jocool]

Just a variation on Joe's great advise....Use 2 jacks! That way it comes up level. And if possible, tighten the seat base to the pole. On mine I have a tensioner that screws in to grab the pole tighter so as the seat doesn't spin. Yours may have the same.

Good luck.

[Golden Monk]

Well went and got the jack, but didnt end up using it, just bashed them out with a piece of thick wood that I was going to use under the jack

Although I think I might oil it a bit make it slippery.

Thanks for the advice guys.

Edited February 10, 2005 by Golden Monk

[Pukka]

Well went and got the jack, but didnt end up using it, just bashed them out with a piece of thick wood  that I was going to use under the jack

Although I think I might oil it a bit make it slippery.

Thanks for the advice guys.

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Use marine grease GM, oil won't do it.

Glad you sorted it

Pukk'