Looking for an idea how to raise the seat on my kayak
May 12, 2022 08:22:32 #
Looking for a suggestion on how to raise the seat.
Leaning towards a 2- 2x6's across from side to side.
Any other ideas?
Leaning towards a 2- 2x6's across from side to side.
Any other ideas?
May 12, 2022 08:35:05 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
plumbob wrote:
Looking for a suggestion on how to raise the seat.
Leaning towards a 2- 2x6's across from side to side.
Any other ideas?
Leaning towards a 2- 2x6's across from side to side.
Any other ideas?
Got me there Plum. I never been in a kayak. Don't get her off balance. That hasn't gone well for some. 👍
May 12, 2022 08:37:50 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Got me there Plum. I never been in a kayak. Don't get her off balance. That hasn't gone well for some. 👍
2 - 2 1/2" up shouldn't affect the balance Griz, hopefully!
I use a rope tied to the bow to assist getting up. The higher i can make the butt the easier it will be standing.
May 12, 2022 09:17:42 #
bobber22
Loc: Ocala, Florida
plumbob wrote:
Looking for a suggestion on how to raise the seat.
Leaning towards a 2- 2x6's across from side to side.
Any other ideas?
Leaning towards a 2- 2x6's across from side to side.
Any other ideas?
My immediate thought was a block of polyethelene. Would add flotation too
May 12, 2022 09:21:03 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
plumbob wrote:
2 - 2 1/2" up shouldn't affect the balance Griz, hopefully!
I use a rope tied to the bow to assist getting up. The higher i can make the butt the easier it will be standing.
I use a rope tied to the bow to assist getting up. The higher i can make the butt the easier it will be standing.
Try it in shallow water first. The kids want me to try one. Told them I'd try it in the yard first 😂. I have enough trouble getting up on stable ground as it is.
May 12, 2022 09:30:55 #
florida
Loc: Southwest Florida/ Virginia
There are plans online to use 1'' PVC and make a square platform to rest on the bottom of your kayak. I would say that you cannot sit above the top of your kayak for stability problems.
May 12, 2022 09:44:49 #
You may be able to make a little box frame across the back and along the sides, but my concern is about raising the center of gravity as to make it “tippy” from side to side.
I know you’re experienced and I am certain you are capable.
I see the seat is adjustable forward, but I presume those adjustment capabilities must raise with the seat?
I know you’re experienced and I am certain you are capable.
I see the seat is adjustable forward, but I presume those adjustment capabilities must raise with the seat?
May 12, 2022 09:46:41 #
bobber22 wrote:
My immediate thought was a block of polyethelene. Would add flotation too
Good thought but need to anchor the seat.
May 12, 2022 09:48:11 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Try it in shallow water first. The kids want me to try one. Told them I'd try it in the yard first 😂. I have enough trouble getting up on stable ground as it is.
Where i launch is about 2 - 3 feet. Trust me, not going far until i give it the side to side test.
May 12, 2022 09:50:17 #
florida wrote:
There are plans online to use 1'' PVC and make a square platform to rest on the bottom of your kayak. I would say that you cannot sit above the top of your kayak for stability problems.
I had a bonafide yak that the seat was above the top. However it was wider by 4" than this one. Good reason to try in shallow water first.
May 12, 2022 09:52:52 #
OJdidit wrote:
You may be able to make a little box frame across the back and along the sides, but my concern is about raising the center of gravity as to make it “tippy” from side to side.
I know you’re experienced and I am certain you are capable.
I see the seat is adjustable forward, but I presume those adjustment capabilities must raise with the seat?
I know you’re experienced and I am certain you are capable.
I see the seat is adjustable forward, but I presume those adjustment capabilities must raise with the seat?
The adjustment only gets me closer to the peddles, no height advantage.
I have the seat all the way back for this 6'2" getting older by the day body.
May 12, 2022 10:15:47 #
plumbob wrote:
The adjustment only gets me closer to the peddles, no height advantage.
I have the seat all the way back for this 6'2" getting older by the day body.
I have the seat all the way back for this 6'2" getting older by the day body.
I like the PVC idea if you can assemble a unit to accommodate any elevation changes necessary to maintain the balance and support.
May 12, 2022 10:21:26 #
Good to see your getting some exercise out there, but Plumjuice may want her barbells back someday 😂
May 12, 2022 11:41:03 #
florida wrote:
There are plans online to use 1'' PVC and make a square platform to rest on the bottom of your kayak. I would say that you cannot sit above the top of your kayak for stability problems.
Now you got the brain in the think mode. Got to find that on line. Might be on to something here.
May 12, 2022 11:45:41 #
OJdidit wrote:
Good to see your getting some exercise out there, but Plumjuice may want her barbells back someday 😂
Neighbor put me on to those for anchors. They don't get stuck in mud and easy to retrieve. The Juice said i may borrow them all summer, she prefers to walk instead.
When i tell her where they have been she wont want them back.
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