2320 Suspension Bench

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willf650

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I just finished up installing some suspension seat posts for the bench on my 2320. I haven't tested it yet but hopefully it will quiet the complaints from my passengers as we run offshore. I know I love the Seaspension drivers seat.

The first step was to pull out the existing bench set up.
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I then threw down some paper and sketched out the layout an made some 1/8" test holes to verify that noting would be in my way. I got a stringer drawing from Parker and laid out my stringer locations.
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Once it seemed ok I bit the bullet and busted out the hole saw.
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The hardest part was digging out enough foam to put these backing rings under the floor.
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Once I had removed enough foam I drilled all the holes, bolted the rings to the floor and drilled and tapped them to hold them in place with some 8/32 screws.
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I used a 1/2" sheet of sanded plywood to install some threaded inserts in and screwed it to the underside of the seat.
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I finally bolted it all up.
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Hopefully this works out well. I will have to devise something for underneath the bench to keep all my items in place. I know someone else on this board installed this set up in their boat. They had just finished it up as I was in contact with the manufacturer of the bases.
 
Nice install. I did the same to my 2120. I've just upgraded to a 2019 2320 and will see how she rides before ordering pedestals. I've been bleeding cash on electronics and the crew may just have to tough it out for this season.
 
Great post! What is your opinion after some time on the water? I have a 2320 and this is a project I will attempt if it has worked out well for you.
Thanks
 
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