Fishing Seat Pedestal Height

[rkola]

Picked up my new (to me) 2003 170DC, and hope to get it in the water this week. Tried last Friday, but a low battery, followed by a blown fuse (thanks to a great guy who offered me a jump) left me pretty disappointed. In any case, I've recahrged the battery, and am ready to go.

I'd like to ask for input on the pedestal height for a front fishing seat. My boat has what I'm assuming is a factory mount. The top of the mount is even with the front platform. I've got a foot controlled trolling motor, and would want to use it while perched on the fishing set. This is the first boat I've owned with anything other than a bench seat, so I'd like to hear what others find "right".

Thanks,

Ron

[fridaysoff]

Ron,
Welcome aboard. I have a 170CC. I hope you enjoy your DC as much as I do. I think if you'll check some of the marine supply stores, (Boaters World) etc. you'll find that most pedestal seats are a standard height or you can get one thats adjustable within a certain range. Look on the home page here and contact Merrette Marine. I think you can order an original seat from them. Good Luck.
John D.

[cagrove]

My front seat adjusts from a low sitting position up to a point that I can use it more as a back rest. When I'm fishing and running the trolling motor I like to be able to lean more than sit on the seat. That way I can keep my foot on the trolling motor control and still have the visibility of being up a little higher so I can see cruising fish and blowdowns in the water. Just my thoughts.