Aluminium seat frame for sib

[Oldschool2]

Iv just ordered one of these adjustable frames for my zoom 310 sr. Looked all over the place for one but I think they only sell them in the US? Anyone else got one? I'm going to buy the pedestal and seat in the UK.

[Max...]

Hmmmm maybe it will work on a glassy sea (or on typical US inland lakes) but in typical UK conditions I am not sure that is going to be very usable/practical/comfortable*

I've always found even bench seats really get in the way on a SIB preferring to keep the deck area clear but it will be interesting to see how you review it.


*delete as appropiate.

[Oldschool2]

Originally Posted by Max...

Hmmmm maybe it will work on a glassy sea (or on typical US inland lakes) but in typical UK conditions I am not sure that is going to be very usable/practical/comfortable*

I've always found even bench seats really get in the way on a SIB preferring to keep the deck area clear but it will be interesting to see how you review it.


*delete as appropiate.

Yes, I can't see it being very practical bouncing along on a choppy sea. I have bought it in the light of using it for fishing in the lakes, lochs, estuary and calm inshore waters.

Could be a waste of money but I had to satisfy my curiosity.

[Max...]

Should work well there.

[Ronaldj]

The issue is not the frame it is trying to find a pedestal to mount the seat on.
Pedestals have speed ratings on them.
The typical rating is 5 to 8 knots.
The frame works well for a fishing platform

[claretcass]

Did you have to order from US or did you find a UK supplier.
I have been after one for ages but could only see US supplier.
Thanks for any info

[Ronaldj]

I actually live in the U.S.
The frame is not that hard to make
I saw a guy with one made out of PVC pipe
With that said you could also use a marine grade cooler and mount your seat on that.
The only issue with having a framed or the cooler option is longer setup and takedown time.
It is also something else to have to carry.
If your boat lives on a trailer great.
If you inflate your boat and deflate your boat after each use however
It will get old quickly.

[Oldschool2]

Originally Posted by claretcass

Did you have to order from US or did you find a UK supplier.
I have been after one for ages but could only see US supplier.
Thanks for any info

I had to order from the U.S. As I also searched for a UK distributor and had no luck. It was £70 and the same again to ship it. I used a service called MyUS, it was with me five days after ordering, very impressive. I bought the pedestal and seat from a UK distributor. I set it all up for the first time today. My RIB is a Zodiac Zoom 3.1 folding transom (the one that goes in a bag). I use it for fishing and this system is just what I have been looking for.

[slate1234]

I had a seat on a cooler box it was to heavey and to bulky so I got rid and replaced it with bench seat and seat bags

[Ronaldj]

I have a Zodiac Fastroller 325 that I use it in

[Ronaldj]

I use two bench seats and the seat bags most of the time. In fact I use one of the seat bags for a cooler when I'm out by myself.
If I have help and my boat will be inflated a few days then I use the seat frame

[kaman]

I use a heavy duty fishing box with an Airflow Fishing Cushion velcro'd on top.
Some rubberised foam on its base stops it sliding around.
To keep it on the deck I have it tied onto the tube (seat mounting strap).
And for extra anchoring my 18 stone keeps it planted.
I've never had any issues in 2 years and I've used it in some choppy conditions.

[kaman]

I have two of the Airflo cushions and can vouch that they are very, very comfortable - much better than sitting on a tube.
In short buy a box affix one of these

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...658610&alt=web

Sit back and enjoy the peace and quiet without any pain in the back or butt.