MaxOut":1relcqve said:
So what's the deal? TheOtherLine, Is it really worth the coin? ....... I was looking at the Seaspension and I thought it looked plastic and cheap compared to the aluminum post from the factory and didn't want to spend that kind of coin.
Couple questions-
What is it made of?
Are you satisfied?
Is it adjustable?
Have you been in high seas and really put it to the test? How did it perform?
I appreciate your time. I need to make a decision soon so I can go fishing or my Parker may end up on the auction block
I injured L1 & L2 3 years ago. That makes me extra sensitive to the jarring motions one might subject themselves to on a boat. All I can tell you is that before I bought the seat, I found myself dreading going out in anything but flat seas. Now, anything less than 2-3's is a non event.
Anything greater than 3's, is still uncomfortable but NOT because the seat doesn't absorb the up/down bottoming issue, but because of the horizontal pitching motion your body goes through as you make way.
My feeling was I spent big $ for the boat. Big $ for electronics. Big $ for rods, tackle etc.,. If the seat allowed me to boat more often and in more comfort, it would be worth twice what I paid.
Regarding construction. I'll answer based on observations but hopefully Peter will see this post and correct me if I'm wrong.
Made out of aluminum, powder coat paint. No plastic anywhere! The guage of the aluminum is thicker than the stock post.
Adjustable? As to amount of resistance? I think so but, the factory has to do it. There is no external mechanism that allows the operator to increase or decrease "response" or stiffness, that I know of.
As to height? No. They come in several heights. 26" , 29" and there may be one more shorter version. Don't know.
High Seas Test - I have not been in any seas greater than maybe 4's-5's with the new post. In 4-5's, I am standing and resting my azz on the edge of the seat.
I think Grouper Jim was navigating my boat on one of our trips a while back. Maybe he'll chime in.
Good Luck with your project. I would ask Seaspension if there is a money back guarantee. Maybe they will let you try it for X days and if you don't like it, send it back. It literally takes 10 minutes to install.