My local bass pro shop have seats going on sale for 9.99 at the spring classic. I'm going buy one and a new pedestal for it.

I want one of these adjustable pedestal, but I keep hearing reviews how they stop working and is garbage.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_9244_225008005_225000000_225008000_225-8-5

I may not get that brand, but I want a similar item without gutting up my bank account.

Do you have to properly maintain these pedestal? Oil it up, keep dirt out, keep water out, etc?

I had one of those on my previous bass boat. I have had the other style with the seat mount that is part of it and it didn't last as long as the one you suggested.

I have a hydraulic pedestal on the drivers side and a manual pedestal on the passenger side. Both from Cabella's. I wanted to be able to easily raise my seat for greater vision in shallow water without having to do it manually. Haven't had any trouble with my hydraulic.     Happy fishing.

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I bought one when i purchased my new 1996 boat and still works today. No maintenance.

bass or bass?, those pedestals are not hydraulic, they are pneumatic.

Thanks Wayne P.     Happy fishing.

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