Helm Seat

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:15 pm

I would like to raise the helm seat on 1989 FBC. Did not find much on the search. Does anyone know the original manufacturer? These are the swivel ladder back type. Thanks Capt Rich Catch 22 1989 33 FBC

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:26 am

Rich, I have a Todd helm seat, but I was able to use this: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... rtial/15/0 I took the sleeve out of this and used it with my existing pedastal as the holes on the base of the new pedastal did not match up to what was already on the deck of the bridge. I just had to drill a hole in the existing base in order to lock the height. My chair bolted right up to the new adjustable pedastal sleeve. Infact, I still have the base that came with the adjustable pedastal. It works great, as the with the old set-up the rail that runs on the top of the wind screen was right in my line of site while operating at cruising speeds. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

buzzk · Post by **buzzk** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 6:45 am

I have a 1988 FBC it has Pompanette chairs. They have a showroom in Ft. Lauderdale and have a internet site. Buzz Buzzk 1988 Bertram 33 FBC Buzz Off Morehead City, NC

RJC2628 · Post by **RJC2628** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:41 am

Doug, This looks interesting. I've been wanting to raise my helm seat. So you unbolted the chair from the base / swivel and bolted it to the new one. The sleeve that comes with the new one then slips inside or outside the original stanchion? Do you think It would work on my set up? Good luck with sea trial. Ron

Post by **dougl33** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:53 am

Ron, That's exactly what I did. I don't know if your's would work. You could always buy it and return it if it doesn't fit. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 5:36 pm

Ron, Doug's & all the newer B33s used hex head bolts to secure the base. My 1978 has straight screws & are impossible to free up. I suggest that before you start ordering stuff that you check & see which you have & if the bolts/screws can be loosened. Al

Post by **dougl33** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:57 am

Al, The base isn't touched at all. You just remove the old sleeve from the existing deck mounted stanchion, remove the seat from the old sleeve, bolt the seat to the new sleeve, drill a hole in the existing deck mounted stanchion for the new sleeve's adjustment knob, and slide the new sleeve into the existing stanchion. It should work just fine. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:31 am

Doug, You lost me. I don't know anything about a sleeve. I just have the pedestal coming up out of the base. To change the height I would think that I would have to change that pedestal. I don't see how I could change the pedestal without pulling the base up. Maybe my B33 is unique but I would think that most of the older B33s are similiar. Al

Post by **dougl33** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:29 am

You right. My memory is coming back. There was no old/existing sleeve. You just unbolt the chair from the existing pedastal and mount it to the sleeve that comes with the new pedastal/sleeve. You throw out the new pedastal and slide the new sleeve into the old pedastal. It should work. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:09 am

I ended up raising the seat 6 inches. I used the pompenette 6 inch extension and clamp. 6 inches is perfect for me, can sit and run the boat while having good visibility. http://www.pompanette.com/pompweb.nsf/7 ... enDocument Capt Rich Catch 22 1989 33 FBC

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:27 am

Rich in your link what did you order the clamp and extension. do they come together when you ordered them or are they seperate orders

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:55 am

They are seperate parts. You need to order the clamp and the extension tube. Capt Rich Catch 22 1989 33 FBC

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:22 am

Rich I ordered the parts last week and installed them this past weekend, works like a charm. Thanks Keith

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:18 pm

Great, Glad it worked out. I really enjoy being able to sit and run the boat. Capt Rich Catch 22 1989 33 FBC