I’m somewhat new to the area. I’ve got a 2002 Sea Pro SV1900. I’m looking to replace the cooler seat with a leaning post. Has anyone done this themselves or used a local shop? Looking for a little direction. Thanks
Check out Happy Bob on this site he make them to your specs! His shop is around Col. Seen some of his work< Jam up!!!
Taco marine makes one
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Leaning posts are the best, but, pricey. My Wellcraft 210ccf came with captains chairs and I hated them. I finally got off the money and got one from some place off of highway 78 that makes leaning posts for a bunch of manufacturers in the area. Can’t remember the name of the place. Got a deal on it but I’m still $800 in it. In the end it was WELL worth it.
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Talk to Bob.
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I did it myself on a 2004 Sea Pro 190CC…afterwords wondered why it took me so long to do it. I had to cut the cooler seat bolts with a sawzall then fill the holes in with Marine Tex. Then lag bolted the leaning post in. Overall it wasn’t that hard and a great upgrade.
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As is, the seat is not comfortable standing up while running and sits to low to sit down. I do like the flip seat for fishing though. I stumbled across a forum on THT that led me to a guy that sells cooler seat kits that raise the cooler itself around a foot. Looks like it could be a good cheaper fix. I did reach out to Bob to see what he can do.
If you want a cheaper solution, look for a used leaning post. I have one if you’re interested, but I haven’t taken the time to figure out how much it’s worth.
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I did this on my Sea Pro several years ago. Pulled the captains chairs, and got a leaning post from Clover Enterprises in Summerville (thats the name of it). Paid $400 for one they had in the shop randomly. Installed with lag bolts and never looked back. I’m so glad I did it.
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I stumbled across a forum on THT that led me to a guy that sells cooler seat kits that raise the cooler itself around a foot. Looks like it could be a good cheaper fix. I did reach out to Bob to see what he can do.http://www.martinmarinedesign.com/COOLER-SEAT-KITs/
</font id=“quote”></blockquote id=“quote”>Raymond Martin is a very good friend and fishing buddy of mine and the best metal fabricator and upholstery man that I have ever seen. One of the best men I’ve ever met also. My new custom boat build is at his shop right now having a T-top, leaning post, swim platform and seat cushions made. Nobody except Raymond and I work on my boats. His work is usually better than mine, his talents are amazing
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Here’s one I did for a customer a few weeks ago. The rise is 6 1/2", but one could be built taller.
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How much would one of those cost, Bob? I could use on in my boat.
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I installed Martins Marine Designs “lift kit” for my swing back cooler seat. This made a huge difference in my 19’ CC. First it is a quality piece of hardware and mounted up solidly. It provides a better view over the console and is good for sitting or leaning. An added bonus is all the free space underneath for tackle boxes and buckets. I highly recommend this modification. Also, everything bolted up perfectly, no new holes in the floor.
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Also, everything bolted up perfectly
If Raymond built it, expect it to be perfect.
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“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
quote:I think you may be referring to Carolina Cushions. A friend of mine's brother in law owns that place. They do excellent work.
Originally posted by SCSuperflyLeaning posts are the best, but, pricey. My Wellcraft 210ccf came with captains chairs and I hated them. I finally got off the money and got one from some place off of highway 78 that makes leaning posts for a bunch of manufacturers in the area. Can’t remember the name of the place. Got a deal on it but I’m still $800 in it. In the end it was WELL worth it.
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Time and tide wait for no man.
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tigerfin, I sent you a PM.
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
Clover Marine is off Hwy. 78
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I had the same issue with cooler seat and wanted to gain storage area underneath for stowing bumpers/fenders. Happy Bob made the one pictured for me. I just sent him measurements on everything, including bolt holes so everything will match to same hole. Unfortunately I have not installed it yet so don’t have those pictures to post yet (sorry, Bob!). Bob did it for a great price and work is quality. If you decide to have Bob make one, I’m back and forth on Charlotte-Charleston fairly regular and glad to transport it down for you/Bob. I’ll post pics of it installed after I get to it in a couple of weeks.
Got your pm Bob, I’ll definitely have to think about it, but right now is probably not a good time to buy stuff for the boat. My wife and I are expecting twins in June, so I might have to sleep in the boat if I buy something like that right now!
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I’ve never seen Bob’s work in person, but from the pictures I’ve seen it all looks great.
Here are a few projects Raymond is building for me now.
Swim platform in stainless. This man can run a pretty bead:sunglasses:
Polished out…
Same old reclamed cypress used on the platform as the soles and steering pod, not finished with clear coat and non-skid yet…
Leaning post mock up in cardboard…
Bending pipe…Raymond doesn’t do straight lines 
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Taco marine makes one
Not like this they don’t 
Building jigs to square it…
The 2 rod holders will support a removable back rest. The boat already has 18, really doesn’t need any more.
