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All, I am looking for information to install two seats in the front of my bass boat for crappie fishing. Would folks mind sharing the distance between their seats (center to center) AND the width of the seats? Also, please advise if you would recommend a wider or smaller distance than what you currently have for fishing two people up front?
Cumberland Crappie makes a good one , they will have you measure your width at your center seat and make it for you.
ezt pole, mine works good. Saves mounting 2 more plates on floor of boat. Only thing I would like taller post to put seat on. Fit is perfect,
I have the Cumberland crappie 30" wish I had the 36", with the deck pin where its at and my millenium rod holders on the bow it really is to close to the rod holders where I had to mount the rod holders on my H18 XPRESS PRO, I fold the seat holders back to get as much room as I can from the rod holders. I think the real dimension you need to look at is how much room you will have where you have to mount the rod holders in relation to the deck pin.
Get a double seat setup that has adjustable width. If end up moving to the back to longline or pull crankbaits you may need a setup that gets wider than what the front can handle. Also handy to be able to swing the arms forward and adjust the length to get just right position for folks when rigging from the front. You will be glad you did. Personally I have a custom one made by dub l seat. He has made a few modifications to the design since I got mine that would be nice. Several of my friends have this brand and like them. I also have a few friends that have the mellinium marine version of a double seat. They are very nice too.
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I have the Milleneum Side Kick and seats. The double seat pedestal is width adjustable and the seat stems are height adjustable.
Those sidekicks look slick, but there sure is a lot of stuff to trip over should you have a boat with a rear livewell (like mine does).
Why not just set two new flush/recessed pedestal mounts?
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I have sold my Cumberland Crappie since my last post . Millennium has a lot more adjustments. Like them a lot better.
Thats what did on the boat i used to have...on the boat i have now i had extra bases mounted at the factory.Quote:
Originally Posted by cam6467
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I am in the same situation, wanting to sit 2 on the front deck for spider rigging. I am thinking about just adding 2 bases to the deck, that way with just 2 people in the boat I can use my 2 existing pedestals and seat with nothing extra to carry and nothing extra to step over when getting up in the seats or going back to the livewell. I have a 18x60 Triton aluminum boat and am interested in the how far everyone's pedestals are mounted apart, so I am following this thread.
Most of the double seat set ups out there all have issues stepping over to get to the back, there is never a hurry for me to get to the back , you get use to it and learn to take your time
Yep....but your still a young feller....that makes a lot of differenceQuote:
Originally Posted by Hillbilly4949
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I just purchased a nitro z8 and plan on putting 2 bases in the front if at all possible. My thoughts on it are get a piece of plywood cut it to fit up front and start mounting things to it so I can move them around until I get it just the way I want it.
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I'm with G , add bases if at all possible. Mount a seat ( or seats) on plywood , set them in boat , move them around till you have them like you want , mark floor, then add/mount bases, if that is possible. If not , maybe due to storage lids?? We don't know because you didn't tell us , you will need a double rig. Measurements from other boats probably won't help much, because every boat is a little different. If your boat is a dedicated crappie rig , I'd go bases, even if I had to pay a professional to install them. Likely still be cheaper than a double seat rig, and much cleaner floor plan.
The bases are the only way to go IMO, it was a key factor in buying my new to me boat recently. The one I purchased allowed to access the underside of the deck thru the storage lockers without being actually mounted in the hatches themselves. If you must choose a double seat base frame, look into one that is as flat or flush with the floor as possible so you can enter/exit seats thru the middle without the trip hazard.
I put in 2 seat bases in my boat. I wish that I would have got something else to use. If you want to sell your boat it will just about have to be a crappie guy to buy it. The bass guys would complain about the 2 extra bases.
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Who cares what a bass guy thinks anyway? Not sure why it would matter, the bases don't bother anyone, they are just there if you choose to use them, if you don't ain't bothering no one :popcornQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappieFlopper
You could put a anti fatigue pad and New carpet leave bases under pad and your bass guys would never know.
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what ??? Why would anyone complain about extra bases , if their installed correctly? I say its about the only hole drilled that appreciates a boat . Regardless of species . IMHO of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieFlopper
I would prefer base plates , but my boat layout along with my rod locker lids couldn't support a base plate, that's why I have the Side Kick
All I am saying is you would have a larger market, if you sell your boat, I could care less about a bass guy but there money spends just as good as any one else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubbys
I have a ranger, the hole that is 2 of them had to be 4 1/2 inches plus the holes for the bolts. That is a lot of holes. And I will tell you that they are installed correctly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutchman
I have a Cumberland crappie seat base in my boat. I did have room to add pedestals in front deck. My issue is most of the time there are three in boat. I can spider with double seat base in front or if I want to long line I just move the seat base to the back deck. There is a lip to step over but hasn't been an issue so far. This unit is all aluminum and very strong.
For those of you who have 2 extra seat bases installed, could you provide measurements as to how far apart they are and how far back from the front? I am in the process of recarpeting my floor and plan to add two extra bases. I will be getting an I pilot link TM so I can move them and my rod holders further back if that’s beneficial to do. Thanks
I just built one myself and to it to a local machine shop and they put Teflon bushings in it for like 20 bucks. Nothing fancy but it works and was cheap. Just welded a 3/4 bolt in it to drop down in seat pedestal. Attachment 286004
Mine are mounted 31 inches apart from center to center. As far as how far back is determined by the deck or layout of your boat. I use the Titelok Widow Makers individual holders they are mounted on a ball and can move forward, backward side to side or even diagonal directions. Not all folks have the same leg and arm length and they are highly adjustable. Base tracks aren't mounted yet I just got them today. Get in there and set on a bucket with your holders and find what's comfortable for you. I have a sidekick set so used that for initial testing purposes.Quote:
Originally Posted by FurFlyin
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I can vouch for this set up it works good even with a big guy like me in the seat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prater4586
Every boat is different. Best thing to do is what others have said. Sit on a bucket with someone on another bucket. Make sure you can spin towards outside of boat without going over the side to far. Also measure seats make sure they won't hit each other when spinning. Me and flintcreek had a touch over 500# on that set up. Definitely not the best design but like I said was cheap. Had materials sitting around the house. Only thing I would suggest is bigger feet on the bottom of stand.
so why would anyone complain?Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieFlopper
x2 for the he Cumberland .... Very nice and they will build to specificsQuote:
Originally Posted by Hillbilly4949
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They just don’t want 3 bases up front.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutchman
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Hello to all,
I am in a similar situation with a Tracker 190. I want to install two new seat pedestals up front so I can spider rig with two people side by side, however Tracker does not have any boat schematics or recommendations on mounting locations. Has anyone attempted this? thanks
I decided not to drill my 175 Tracker and send with the millennium sidekick.
Lawn chairs are cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishinguy80
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