This post reminded me of a problem that I have. Unfortunately, I keep
forgetting how much help you guys can be on this forum. I have a 2005 2310WA. There are several things that I'd like to understand with
regard to my pedestal seats. I only have 2 because I deleted the 2 rear facing seats when I ordered the boat. The seat slide bases that I have
have 2 black knob screw type tighteners and one lever for front back adj.
The new Parker seat slide bases have only one black screw tightener adjustment, plus of course the front back lever. Why do my seat bases need two tighteners and the new ones only need one tightener? Is
this a different manufacturer? Second, my black plastic bushings at the top of the pedestal pipe keep wearing out. At first, Parker dealers stocked them. Now they don't. There were two versions of the black plastic bushing, one was 1/2 inch longer than the original and didn't fit right. Now Parker supporst a white plastic bushing which also doesn't fit well. Only the original black bushings fit exactly as needed. What choices do I have here? Buy new seat slide bases to accept the new plastic bushings, or is there a place that I can get the original bushings?
I also like the idea of only one tightener adjustment on the new slide bases. If the cost is not prohibitive, am I better off with the new slide bases? Why did Parker change? Ideas, comments, recommendations???
Thanks and Regards, Paul
2005 2310 / F250
Pt Judith Salt Pond
Marina Bay Docking
Wakefield, RI