08-17-2020, 03:14 PM | #1 |
Mystic Knight of the Sea
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I got my pedestal seats installed in my jon boat
First I cut 1/4" thick aluminum plate the size I needed on my table saw. After drilling and countersinking the holes in the plate I sanded them.
I drilled the ribs in my boat and inserted Riv-Nuts. I cut closed cell foam to fit under the aluminum plates. I did that so that things like pliers, flashlights, etc wouldn't get under the plates and make it difficult to retrieve. It also adds some extra flotation. I had to cut a small amount on the bottom of the foam to allow for the part of the rib where it's riveted to the boat.
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08-17-2020, 03:14 PM | #2 |
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This is how they look installed. I sprayed aluminum etching primer on the plates and then coated them with Krylon satin Italian olive. Doesn't match very well so I'm going to repaint them with Lowe jon boat paint. But I can't recoat it for 30 days according to instructions on the can.
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08-17-2020, 03:32 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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Looks like a sturdy and solid mounting job. Better than the factory would do.
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08-17-2020, 03:43 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: May 2007
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I love my nut-setter and use it all the time.
Looks like a nice install, Pogo. Brian
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