Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Where can I find one of these ???
Posted by Dogface on 12/30/08 - 9:30 AM
#1
.So my previous thread (now deleted) attracted readers but no replies. I found a pic of a vertical pedestal seat mount for an older Whaler but I dunno if they are still available. The Whaler factory web site lists a pedestal seat as an option on the new Montauk 150 so they may now be available.
Here's a link to the pic I found:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v66...CN0817.jpg
Maybe I can figger out how to post a pic instead....?
Hopefully someone will know if these are around for purchase.
Posted by Dogface on 12/30/08 - 9:55 AM
#3
Thanks Joe,
Actually I had looked for photos but somehow missed them. I did just find the customer service number for BW in Fla. I talked to a nice guy, Chuck, who told me that the engineers are presently finalizing a design for a similar vertical mount to be offered as an option in 2009 (I had read that was coming) but that the design has not yet been approved. He advised me to call back in February or so to see what's available.
I asked him what material is between the outside wall of the bulkhead and inside wall of the anchor well and he said it was a very substantial phenolic material as strong as aluminum and should be plenty secure for just tapping into and not requiring a drill thru and backing plate. We shall see, I guess.
Mark
Edit: Just off the phone with Sue at Twin Cities Marine and they stock them. I will receive mine in about two weeks. What a great lady to do business with.
Edited by Dogface on 12/30/08 - 12:03 PM
Posted by burtim on 12/30/08 - 1:45 PM
#4
Dogface, if you find the part in your original picture- I'd like to know. I need one for my 13 Sport. The other fitting looks a bit clumsy to me.
Posted by sraab928 on 12/30/08 - 5:23 PM
#5
Sent you a pm...