Hi All,
Having seen the latest seat upgrade on the 2015 model, I thought I would take advantage of the 30% off sale at BCF on the Blueline Tinnie Seat.
Sale is on until Monday [$70].
Very simple / solid installation.
I haven't been on the water due to the crap weather - but it feels good sitting in my garage.
Cheers
Ken
Outback Seat Upgrade
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Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
A couple of extra pics. The only hardware required is 2 X 6mm D shackles, a bit of electrical conduit & noodle.
- Yako
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Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
Have you had a chance yet to try the seat out & how stable is Outback with it?
John 3.16/17
Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
Hi Yacko, really happy with it. I've needed to adjust my pedals from full reach to 5, so it is a bonus if you are long in the leg. Definitely dryer and have found it easier to pedal and paddle at the same time. Only a slight change is stability, but well worth the $70. Cheers Ken
Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
Just checked out BCF Mornington - currently on sale for $55...
- Babylon
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Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
Nice job are the pool noodles easy to change over if they loose their shape.Cheers Babylon
Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
I dont think there is any need to turn them - they just mold themselves into the side / top of the yak and provide a cushion affect. I have been out fishing twice now and have put the original seat up in the cupboard - no longer required. After 3 hours fishing with the new seat - no back or bum soreness at all! And totally dry!! I picked up another seat for $40 [BCF online] and have adapted to my wife's Hobie Sport. This means, when I go out with a mate, I can use the Sport without having my knees up around my ears.
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Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
Thanks for the info.
I might give the plastic boat seat a try. I went to BCF on Monday for their sale but the boat seats they had I were more padded than yours (unless the others were sold out) and I thought were way too bulky. They had standard one's like yours but no padding.
I had been looking for some sort of aluminium frame like the new Hobie's but they're around $290+ (way too much).
I did see a basic style one on Ebay for $60 but I'd need to modify it's base frame to fit in the bottom of my yak.
I might give the plastic boat seat a try. I went to BCF on Monday for their sale but the boat seats they had I were more padded than yours (unless the others were sold out) and I thought were way too bulky. They had standard one's like yours but no padding.
I had been looking for some sort of aluminium frame like the new Hobie's but they're around $290+ (way too much).
I did see a basic style one on Ebay for $60 but I'd need to modify it's base frame to fit in the bottom of my yak.
John 3.16/17
Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
I ordered mine online through a BCF branch in QLD and collected it from Mornington BCF [no freight charge - not sure how that worked]. I'm not sure how it would suit your kayak but it sits perfectly in my Hobie.
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Re: Outback Seat Upgrade
I just checked my seat width base and I can only go 40cm wide and these are 53cm wide so they work on mine
Looks like I'm going to have to by something and modify it to fit
Looks like I'm going to have to by something and modify it to fit
John 3.16/17