Wanted - Jockey Console.

[gary valentine]

I have just bought a 5M Avon ex-diving boat which I am trying to convert into a "silk purse"!! Can anyone advice where I can get a good " used" or a reasonably priced Jockey Console (2 person) and a bench seat with hinged back rest. I live in Dublin but will travel if price is right.

Gary.

[matiboy]

www.outhill.com

This will give you plenty of ideas but I'm afraid nothing is cheap, I too am looking for some further console seating and bearing in mind they can be as much as 300 to 400 quid I am seriously thinking of knocking something up myself

[mccabe]

Hi Gary,
Check out Lencraft ribs in Dungarvan Waterford and see if they
can supply same.Gerry Lenane is the contact.By the way where do you cruise?
Alan

[Pete7]

hmm, visited a Yahama and Honda dealer in Pembroke (Neyland side) a couple of years ago. He was making consoles for Narwal I think, under contract. Offered to make me an ordinary console for £160. Think he was called victoria yachts or something similar. Might be worth a few phone calls. Had a good workshop and very much a family business with a "can do" outlook on life.

[thewavehumper]

There is definitely a console for sale on RIBS4SALE web site under classified.

[badbaws]

I did a lot of research as part of an A-level design course...an made my own console out of Plywood. It was very substantial and had all the extra features on it that I wanted... sold it for £250 when finished...Building your own can work out cheaper and the quality of build can actually be better...Still have the designs...
Alex

[gary]

Originally posted by badbaws
I did a lot of research as part of an A-level design course...an made my own console out of Plywood. It was very substantial and had all the extra features on it that I wanted... sold it for £250 when finished...Building your own can work out cheaper and the quality of build can actually be better...Still have the designs...
Alex

Alex.....this sounds just the job. What are the chances of organising a copy of the plans/designs? Can they be e-mailed?
I'm fairly handy and I'd like to give it a go...paticularly if it saves me a few bob!!
Please let me know if tere is a charge...Thanks & regards, Gary

[gary]

Originally posted by matiboy
www.outhill.com

This will give you plenty of ideas but I'm afraid nothing is cheap, I too am looking for some further console seating and bearing in mind they can be as much as 300 to 400 quid I am seriously thinking of knocking something up myself

Tried Outhill...good but out of my league I'm afraid....I'll keep trying...Thanks

[Ribald]

There is someone on the Isle of Wight selling a centre consul with front seat for £595

url is http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk

[matiboy]

try Fairweather marine in Fareham Hants, should have a website to search, I was speaking to him the other day and they can supply double jockey seats at a reasonable price, they were also willing to sell fibreglass on its own allowing you to do the finishing