Bench Seat in 2120 - What's under it? Can it be modified?

[Smittles1179]

I still have my 2004 2120 and keep thinking I would rather have another chair for my co-pilot rather than a bench seat. I was wondering if anyone knows what's under that raised up section under the bench seat. The gas tank? Has anyone ever removed the bench and put in a different helm chair? Do you think it's possible to drill into that raised section without damaging anything? I thought you guys would know best. Thanks.
~Smittles

 

[DaleH]

Need pictures.

Fuel tank is centered in the cockpit.

 

[Bryan 2530]

The answer is plywood, and yes you can drill into it.

As Dale stated, fuel tank is centered in the pit.

 

[Smittles1179]

It would be nice if I could just remove the bench and add a standard chair. I'm at work, but I added a couple arrows to show what I am talking about. I want to remove this bench and just add a normal seat like the captains chair. This means I would need to drill into the area the bench is stitting on now. (it's raised up like a foot) I'm wondering if that's just hollow or will I drill into something? Hope this helps. I also included an example of the look, kinda like a 2520...but I just want the two seats facing forward. (although who wouldn't want the 4 seats...way cool)

 

[Smittles1179]

The Parker 3420 has a cool chair also.....

 

[Bryan 2530]

That is fiberglass over plywood with some foam underneath.

Might be able to get a toggle bolt in there, Dale has a good posting somewhere on that.

 

[Smittles1179]

toggle bolts was a great key word, thanks.

 

[DaleH]

SS Togglers are what you want to use ...

Best price from MSC Fasteners.