How to Convert Capt's Chairs to Leaning Post

[patton]

I have a 2000 21ccdv with captians chairs and livewell under the seats. I would like to add a leaning post instead of the chairs. Can this be done with the existing pedestal mounts? How do i find a compatable leaning post?

 

[TomS]

Responded to your PM, but here is the short version for everyone else:

http://www.arrigonidesign.com/leanpost.htm

-- Tom

 

[Parkerman]

I would be interested in your captain's chairs if they are available.

 

[JoySEA]

why don't you give dan at custom marine fabrication in new bern,nc a call and see if he can help. 252-638-2920

 

[Capt Bill Welder]

This picture is 8 years old but I am still using the same leaning post today. I bought a fiberglass shell at a yard sale for $2. I gelcoated it to match the hull, added 3 rod holders and had a shop make the pad. I used 3/16" aluminum tubing big enough to slide neatly over Parkers stanchions. (They did not have to be cut or moved) I welded two plates with a boltup to one end of the tubing to attach to the fiberglass shell . I can switch from captains chairs to a leaning post in less than 30 seconds with no tools. Surely not as fancy as what's availble on the market today but it has severed me well.

 

[Megabyte]

Nice job Capt Bill! :wink:

 

[patton]

Thanks for the info...ill look into that.

 

[Capt Bill Welder]

patton,
Look online and find one that will work. Maybe you could order just the top part directly from the manafacturer or supplier and use the method I described with the tube over the existing Parker stanchions.

parkerman,
You can have my captains chairs for free if you want to come pick them up in Key West. I never use them anymore. If my wife goes out she has a beanbag chair.