Helm Seat Bushing

[Yohan]

Hello,

I am looking for this black plastic bushing on the pictures. I have contacted WISE and Springfield Marine and both say they don't have anything compatible.

Has anyone ran into this problem before? Where you able to find a direct replacement? or maybe you fabricated something?

Thanks in advance, any help is appreciated.

Note: This helm seat came off a 2000 Parker 2520.

 

[afitzray]

You may have to find any seemingly compatible option and just give it a try. I had a similar issue trying to find slider bushings for an older seat. I bought a couple options and just went with the one that worked best but it required a little bit of trimming. I did see this for yours that looks like it must be pretty close to the right thing and says it’s in stock. Might have to bend it a little or maybe trim some corners to get a good fit but it’s probably worth a try.
https://www.westmarine.com/springfield-2-7-8inch-trac-lock-iii-swivel-bushing-17069576.html

 

[Yohan]

Thanks for the suggestion, I tried that one that West Marine sells and it doesn't fit. This bushing I am looking for has a thicker section where it is thru bolted with the bolts you see on the pictures. Those bolts is what prevents the seat from spinning.

 

[afitzray]

If nothing else pans out, you might check if someone can 3d print a part that can fill that section you’re referring to where it’s thru bolted.