Im considering adding one on the pontoon boat towards the front rail to rest the old back on occasion. I know I want a plate thats flat so its not a trip issue with a removable post.

Is there different types that are better or worse for stability or easier to put on or remove ? I thinking gas lift isnt needed unless I find a deal...a pin style adjustment is fine. Do they drill thru the plywood floor and/or is there a plate underneath ?

Can anyone tell me what they like or dislike on this setup ? Wheres the best deals ? Sorry for being so green on this. I want to do it once. :-)

Mark

These are the style bases I prefer http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_74640____SearchResults

I prefer a seat similar to this one, you can set your butt on it or turn it around and just let you back rest against it. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98465_225008001_225000000_225008000?cmCat=CROSSSELL_SEARCH

Might want to look at a tilting mount like this also, makes things a little more comfortable http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_16131____SearchResults

As for the pole, I've never had much luck with the gas one living more than a coule years before they loose their charge so I went to the pin style.

Now, these are just the style items I prefer, none of those are the exact items I've used.

As for mounting the base, you drill one hole approx one inch in diameter and then screw the base down on top of the floor. You can mark the carpet and cut an X shape where the base mounts, try and fold it back and then glue it back over the base, or just mount the base right on top of the carpet.  Then drill six holes the size needed for the mounting screws.

This is great info. Thanks. This site rocks.

Do you find yourself wanting to have the ability to adjust height or are you ok with a fixed height?

Mark

I run two heights. One is if I'm just wanting to sit my butt on in, the other is if I'm wanting to just rest my back against it, I raise it up.

Guess I should have read his comment better, I use an adjustable pole, it's just not the gas type. I use the ones you pull the pin, adjust it to the height you want and put the pin back in. Since I seldom adjust, and only need to positions it works great for me.  I primarily keep mine so my back is against it rather than sitting.  I usually use my full seat when I'm going to be sitting, much more comfortable on my old back.

Aren't all seats 'butt' seats?  

An adjustable pedestal is much easier than messing with a couple of fixed length posts.  I own two, one is almost three years old and is as strong as it was the day I bought it.

I bought a gas pro pole new with my boat in 1996 and it still works fine. (if thats any help)....