Kayak Seat mod for Lifetime fishing YAK

The video shows you how to perform a great upgrade to your kayak with little to no money. It is absolutely comfortable to sit on and will be great for long days of fishing coming up soon!!

[@steadyitch]

Thanks for uploading the video. I will be using your method, along with the green bottle installation tool .

[@lonewolflou2457]

Love the video. I think you have the best plan to upgrading seat. I already have stabilizers on my kayak. And they work great..so now I'll upgrade my seat like your. Thanks for the video. Lone Wofe Lou

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Thats awesome with the outriggers. We got a ton of looks but we felt so stable with our outriggers.

[@paulconti4064]

Really appreciate you sharing your info. Great, thanks again .

[@totalannihilation9065]

I like this. I got a kayak from my cousin and I haven't even used it because the seat is low and I don't want to get my butt wet. I'm going to do this and finally go out to the lake and not wait for perfect weather to take the Job boat out.

[@davidlewis9572]

I’ve got same seat …..tackle storage underneath now . One suggestion install a rudder …I made my own out of nylon cutting board . Works great tracks straight

[@adrianfigueroa426]

Awesome video man

[@markfromaustralia1594]

Mate ya beer is going warm LOL 🤣😂

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

How’s the seat for comfort? Looks like the top bar could be uncomfortable on your back? Thinking of adding a couple to my Jon boat.

[@T.P.F.]

Just found you channel I put a upgrade set on mine as well new subscriber here

[@chriskeim5575]

Good deal man i did the same...i did mine with Modelo tho...great vid hope it helps some people out there to do the same...cheers...oh yeah nice shirt brother

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

That'll work 👍 Thanks

[@daveholte7658]

Curious if this is the Tioga model? Maybe Tamarack abd Tioga are same dimensions? Well done video

[@aa6zi]

Perfect! Just what I was looking for. I just ordered exactly the same seat as yours and it is a little wide for the shape of the original seat. Thanks. Looks like I'll be doing exactly the same work.

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

We absolute love our setup with that seat. We have no issues with spending 8 hrs on the water!

[@scotwlcx]

Hey man, great video! This may be the solution I’ve been looking for. Question...how do you have the seat oriented with the deck loops so you can tightly zip tie them? If you can post a picture that would be awesome! Thanks!

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

All we did was center the seat location in around or about where the other seat was. No specific spot.

[@davidjimenez7777]

Man I was looking for a way to add a second seat for my lil boy 👍🏼

[@enrique6943]

Cool video thanks for taking the time. In your opinion, does this make the kayak a little bit more stable or no change at all? I am tired of falling into the water without even drinking a Heineken LOL. Is it time for outriggers?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

I have stood up on these kayaks with the outriggers attached. I would never try to stand without them. Changes your fishing game for sure!!

[@justinstruyck9989]

I have the same seat and finished a 6hr tourney and could still feel my legs after sitting for so long.

[@stalveyc]

Rivets...genius

[@eastcoastfishingfanatic5233]

Did you go with the 20 inch extra wide seat? I just got mine and gonna buy a stadium seat. I've heard the 20 inch wide fits a little more snug but want to make sure before I buy. Tight lines!

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Just the 20" wide should be just fine. The photo where and what it is should be in the video. Its a walmart in their sporting good section.

[@enriquecastillocarvallo219]

Thanks

[@jeffvaughn9808]

Did you use regular rivits and how has that worked out for you

[@naranjoandres32]

Nice

[@moiecol]

I bought that seat this morning and have it installed already. But how's your seat holding up ?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

The seat has been through hell and it’s still on there and comfortable as the day I put it on!!

[@larryrobertson3310]

your beer is getting warm

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

lol never

[@bestlife257]

What is the name of the chair

[@twarch1978]

Aligned the seat just like in the video but my side rails land right on the 2 front pegs which hold the factory seat in place. What keeping them from walking side to side. Did you add a spacer or shim to run over the top of the pegs?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

We cut those tabs off and just pulled tight on the zip ties. Two zip ties per eyelet.

[@fishingonhope]

What kind of river gun is that? How has it held up

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

It was a cheap one from Harbor freight. Nothing special but having the right size drill bit is key with rivets. It still works like a charm.

[@RidgelandOutdoors]

Does the seat make it unstable because you're sitting up higher?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

It does at first but eventually we put down riggers on them for stability. It takes some time getting use to. They best part is when your fishing when it’s chilly your ass don’t get cold or wet lol.

[@camorrisiii]

Would you happen to know anyone who rooftops their yaks with the seat attached? I like to rooftop my yak top side down, but the seat won’t fit my roof racks. I tried transporting with topside up, but it felt very uncomfortable. The only solution that I can think of is cut the zip ties before transport and put new ties before getting in the water. Any suggestions are appreciated, thanks.

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

My cousin always roof topped with his car. Even at 65 mph he never had an issue. He put on after market roof racks and put up 2 kayaks on J hooks. Never fell off.

[@chrisdolin1859]

What part of upstate NY are you at..? I fish outa a Kayak as well and live in the Utica area.

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

We do a lot of fishing out of Schoharie county but travel to some spots in the Adirondacks also. I have friends that live in Utica.

[@chrisdolin1859]

@@Melvinskayakfishing my aunt and uncle live in Amsterdam so I fish the Sacandaga quite a bit, and head up to the st Lawrence often.., but fish a lot in between the 2..

[@eugene5438]

How have the pop-rivets held up? Have any pulled free from the hull or come loose?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Not a single one popped out. I was shocked too that they could hold up the abuse.

[@eugene5438]

Cool, thanks for the reply!@@Melvinskayakfishing

[@KushByTheBush]

Just installed mine. Do u feel comfortable on the water with the 4-5 inch height difference? Scared I’ll feel wobbly ??

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

I loved it!! It takes time to get use too!

[@tadbowman]

Any links to this type of seat?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

@@tadbowman www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-Extra-Wide-Stadium-Seat-with-Hooks-Black/204273238

[@mugen7628]

Hey there, could you put a link/ name of the product so I can get one?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

It was a cheap one from Harbor freight. Nothing special but having the right size drill bit is key with rivets.

[@msradiant7711]

What is that tool your using to put the pad eyes ?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Rivet Tool is being used to secure the pad eye to the kayak. They make a ton of different sizes but needs to fit into the hole of the pad eye.

[@thatshowyoutravel]

what brand is the seat and where to buy it?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Walmart and I forger the brand name but only cost $20

[@mugen7628]

The rivets just pop out like nothing after I installed em into the plastic. Did I do somethin wrong?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

What size rivets (length) did you use? Ours have last sense last year. Could be the rivet gun wasn’t pushed down in hard enough?

[@mugen7628]

@@Melvinskayakfishing ended up just using self tappers

[@Steve-sv3ln]

Nice mod!!! Is that seat a Ozark Trail?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Yeah it was. It was 19.00 I believe but it works awesome. My cousin is on his second year with his.

[@Steve-sv3ln]

@@Melvinskayakfishing ty...yep I just bought one for $23 online. Vivid inflation adjusted of course lol. Ty again!

[@jason401.]

I hate to ruin the 69 comments but great video man. I got this kayak shipping to be right now!

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Why would you ruin the comments? It’s a great kayak and we still have them. Abused the hell out of them for the last 2 years!!

[@sampson583]

Always nice to see a fellow New Yorker on here. Great vids. I myself am from central NY in Auburn near Syracuse. My channel is all fishing local waters as well. Feel free to check it out. Tight lines.

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Thats awesome. I'm actually staying in Watkin glenn for some time. I have been fishing Seneca lake and Cayuga alot but havent videoed anything in awhile.

[@tedgaddy7398]

Man that puts so much leverage with the seat back, zip ties to plastic pad eyes with aluminum rivets, nice concept ,but I’m kinda betting against you on this one, but I will say got luck

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

We have had no issues with the seat in its location. Actually, worked amazingly which the seat is still on the kayaks to the day. You can pick up the entire kayak from those zip tied eyelets.

[@daviddyer207]

How did you get the loops fastened down?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

We just used a rivet gun to fasten them down. They worked and held very well. Still have the same ones on each kayak.

[@dymerafaelbr-usa6260]

how wide is that seat?

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

20" wide

[@braydensadventures9915]

Will the rods still fit

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Rods have fit perfectly and stay put with ease!

[@roadgliderider1975]

This threw off my center of gravity and my yak kept trying to tip. Not sure if this is the best alternative.

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

It did for us also. We ended up making outriggers for all the kayaks and that balanced perfectly. We were on a budget, but it got us out on the water.

[@mrbautista773]

Did you use metal eyelets ???

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

No we used plastic ones off Amazon. They have them for cheap.

[@mrbautista773]

Thanks

[@williamallen7386]

Fastest rivet gun in the west!😂

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Lol the East!!!

[@wayfarer1517]

Nice video and modification. Just one criticism; mate, the tide didn't come out of that beer at all during that video. FAKE PROP! ;-)

[@greg6162]

Huh?

[@haydenrobles7062]

Hi

[@streamyrumble3716]

Velcro

[@jacobanchel5745]

Ive seen so many people use zip ties why not stainless steel hose clamps

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

For us zip ties are cheap and easy to replace. They also have the ability to work if it isn't lined up perfectly straight. Give it a try and let us know if you like it that way.

[@nunomascarenhasribeiro]

14 Bucks???….

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

For what big guy?

[@nunomascarenhasribeiro]

@@Melvinskayakfishing the seat?

[@huckfin1100]

Do not renew your fishing licenses let's show the politicians our disgust

[@Melvinskayakfishing]

Do you really think that has an edge on succeeding with proving a point? I mean don't get me wrong the world is falling apart but politics and fishing just don't go together. lol

[@1999tenorio]

@@Melvinskayakfishing amen brother! and fishing licenses pay to keep public water clean so thats the last thing i would skimp out on