Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
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Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
I finally finished my seat project. I added two 6 " linear actuators to my helm seat to make it move forward and back just by hitting a switch. I added a link to You Tube if any one is interested.
http://youtu.be/0jFcgZnhQt8
http://youtu.be/0jFcgZnhQt8
John
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Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
Wow that's cool.
Doug
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1982 Chris Craft 280
1992 Boston Whaler 13 Super Sport Limited
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Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
definitely cool! On my list as well, probably will start in a couple of weeks. Did you look into a car/power seat setup? I wouldn't mind getting some height adjustment also but that would be a bonus. Front to back solves 90% of my problem.
Bob
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Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
now that is wicked you know what cool. take that pershing, meridian, sea ray and princess!!!!
Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
I thought about using a car set up but wasn't sure how the setup would work with the wide seat. I bought the actuators used on E-bay for $60. I have about $150 in it with the mounts and wiring. It would be nice to raise the seat but I stand on the foot rest to look over my windshield when needed.
John
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Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
Cool! I plan on working on something similar over the winter. I found some 12v geared head electric seat motors on Amazon for short money. I'm very tall, so when I sit down I see the top of the drivers window frame. So, I either have to stand up or sit with a serious slouch, both are not comfy.
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Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
really cool !
For me, I'd like to be able to raise the helm at times, but I mean REALLY raise it.
Not 2" but as much as 8 - 10 - 12"
Twin hydraulic or air cylinders mounted down into the seat base could make this happen.
Of course, my upholstery really needs replacement first.
Your project delivers great results.
RWS
For me, I'd like to be able to raise the helm at times, but I mean REALLY raise it.
Not 2" but as much as 8 - 10 - 12"
Twin hydraulic or air cylinders mounted down into the seat base could make this happen.
Of course, my upholstery really needs replacement first.
Your project delivers great results.
RWS
1983 10 Meter SOLD after 21 years of adventures
Yanmar diesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers
Full Hull Liner
Survived Andrew Cat 5,Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Irma Cat 2
Trojan International Website: http://trojanboat.com/
WEBSITE & SITELOCK TOTALLY SELF FUNDED
Yanmar diesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers
Full Hull Liner
Survived Andrew Cat 5,Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Irma Cat 2
Trojan International Website: http://trojanboat.com/
WEBSITE & SITELOCK TOTALLY SELF FUNDED
Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
Great job! Very impressive work!
Todd Pote
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Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
I'm out of the water and starting the think about what I want to do with the helm seat. It would be cool if it swiveled around and faced the stern when not underway. Or, could the back be hinged so it flipped to the front to accomplish the same thing? Thinking out loud....
Bob
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Re: Converted My 10 Meter Helm Seat To Electric
I had a Regal 277 that had a helm seat that back flipped. Worked great.BobCT wrote:I'm out of the water and starting the think about what I want to do with the helm seat. It would be cool if it swiveled around and faced the stern when not underway. Or, could the back be hinged so it flipped to the front to accomplish the same thing? Thinking out loud....
Bob
John
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