Cheap Jon Boat Seat Mounts - review of clamp on swivel style seat base

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

My boat is a V hull and there's also flat bottom jon boats. Which type is better? That's the topic of this video here - - > kzbin.info/www/bejne/eniUY2ammb6nj9k

[@michaellague7011]

Thanks for sharing the pvc pipe tool for tightening the seat wing nuts. That simple tool makes the tightening of the wingnuts so much easier.

[@PSN7373]

Mount the seat to a piece of wood whatever your bench size is then mount the wood and seat to the bench with some self tapping screws. Thats what i did back in 1999 and there still strong and working great. You can paint the wood first or carpet them

[@landonlyon-h2h]

Thank you that actually sounds like a good idea I’ve been trying to think of a way without messing up the strength on my old jon boat

[@mynameisjeff4511]

Just bought a 73 mirrorcraft, you are a back saver, thank you!

[@dennisdunbar2340]

Any idea how these would work on an inflatable boat with aluminum bench seats like a stryker 380?

[@herewegofans]

Great video. Have these that I use to switch in and out of several boats. I made a similar tool with a piece of aluminum sch 40 pipe but added one trick more to the tool. I drilled a cross hole on the opposite end where I can place a screwdriver or fishing pliers and tighten. I found some times on trips these things get loose so needed to fix on water and wet hands made my old pvc tool an issue. I store in shed when not using and my set looks a great as the day I purchased after several years. I rinse when I return, dry, then spray hardware with fluid film before putting these and engine in storage.

[@williambruce913]

Could the rust be from the aluminum anodized the steel. The same used to happen with trucks and vans. Yours does do that because of power coat and seasonal removal.

[@markmoffett6813]

Thanks Wayne for another great video. That's exactly what I have used for years and currently. I also bring them inside after I'm done for the day and not a big deal because as you mentioned , they stay like new. I'm sure many people have bought used boats where the previous owner left them outside all the time and when you decide to move or remove them , it becomes a chore fighting the rust and the bees that are hiding in there. Thanks Mark from Harford county

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I didn’t even think about the potential for bees!

[@Getdownorlaydownbum]

Im get 2 of these for my 14 foot John boat

[@dannyadorno632]

Hi I'm just getting my son into the fishing world do you have a link to seats?

[@brianmclean7058]

Does the extra angle metal help on the front side? Thanks for the tool idea!

[@anthonybrandenburg4411]

Can you say what seats you are using like brand and model?

[@gjordan8800]

Great video Wayne I have been using these for over 40 years and I love them ❤

[@carlosjoelgarcia3200]

Excellent presentation, great audio and video and wonderful tip. Thank you for posting Thumbs Up all the way!!

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thank you kindly!

[@kevinparkinson6120]

Great video, thank you for showing.

[@platinum9898]

How do i tighten these?

[@Johnwractliffe]

Super cool idea. I’ve hurt my back bending over trying to turn the wing nut with a pair of pliers whilst on the water. 🙏

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Glad to help!!

[@stanleydavis5988]

Just redid my big flat boat mounted a permanent seat in the driver's side that I can slide out but I'm thinking about using those for the rest of the seats those are pretty nice and convenient.

[@joehozzy2616]

I'm about to get one of these. My boat is used exclusively in salt water. I just intend to spray fisholene on the mounting bracket every couple of months (to prevent corrosion).

[@flypaper6857]

When you named your tool I immediately called you grandpa in my head. Love the wisdom

[@joedirt9600]

I have the same seats on my aluminum boat, I put them on when I arrive at the lake and remove them again before leaving the lake. I never trailer with the seats installed and they are stored indoors, hoping they last awhile.

[@jamiecarter5083]

You have sold me. Thanks. Will be perfect for my wife and I to enjoy a day of fishing.....

[@KyleDaybreak]

Ive had tons of issues with things on amazon being mislabeled.

[@UltraMagaFan]

If those things were made out of stainless steel that would be pretty great. Too bad it’s carbon steel. I’d have to pass. I don’t have a garage to keep them in. They’d stay in the boat and rust.

[@jameschapman3306]

did the 1X piece of wood help keep it stable? I have same kind of seat mounts and appreciate this video, I like being able to remove for winter months.

[@darrellpelfrey2370]

Same price at Royal king

[@joeykennedy5910]

I think this is going to work out perfect for my boat seat for driving

[@williambonny3166]

Great video, thank you

[@wittelarry1]

I just got these for my boat

[@charlesdavis7725]

They slep when you lean back mine do

[@DNYS8N]

After reading comments on your threads that these loosened and people went overboard I’m thinking not

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I have not had any issues with them getting loose after I fabricated a tool for tightening. But these type usually aren't as secure as a fixed mount seat.

[@johnk9698]

Best seat system for me. Thanks

[@steveenczi8967]

What seat attaches to it

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Most any boat seat has holes that match up with the mounting holes.

[@steveenczi8967]

@@WayneTheBoatGuy thanks so much can’t wait to hit the river

[@bosconibbles6777]

Hi Wayne , thx for video . Question does the Atwood pedestal fit on that .. on the swivel seat

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I am pretty sure it does.

[@charlesdavis7725]

Can you lean back in the seat I have one but never got them tight enough

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

I really have to crank them tight to keep them tight

[@GurrasGarage]

Excellent, need to do this 👍

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffbauer3119]

Wayne, this is a comment i received on facebook. can you touch on this if youve had an issues? "I have had trouble with these.. they clamp onto the bench and they use the rubber to 'grab' onto the bench. When you lean back, it is relying on the friction between the rubber grabbers and the bench to keep the seat from falling backwards. In my experience, I have hat to sit straight up and couldn't lean back too far or the seat would slip backwards."

[@WayneTheBoatGuy]

Because of the design this is a potential problem especially for taller or larger people. I have only had the issue when the wingnuts aren't fully tightened - which is why I now use a tool to tighten them.

[@jeffbauer3119]

That’s what I figured. I think I’m gonna try it out.

[@rayclark8773]

My boat came with these on it when I bought it. Will admit they were corroded. My first time out with another fisherman, the risk you describe almost happened to my fishing buddy. He sat in the seat on the middle bench and began pulling up on the anchor line. That pressure was enough to get the seat to suddenly slip out of position, and he very nearly went over the side. Never again. My first mod to the boat was to ditch those seat mounts and affix the seats to the benches. I did reuse the swivel portion of those mounts, so the seats will swing around. My boat is stored inside, so I'm not concerned these steel swivel plates sitting in the weather.

[@Ron-o1f]

Screw a strip just over top of the clamp , then it can’t go up and you can’t fall backwards do the same thing to the other side