Kayak Seat Modification - The Easiest Way!

[@capitolbassfishing]

A more in depth version of a video I did a long time ago. Enjoy...this is so easy.

[@techwaketv]

@Nicholas Glasser there are two screws or mounting points, I basically made an upside down "u" shaped PVC out of 3/4-1" tubing and mounted it so it would support the rear center point or the seat. Doesnt have to be pvc its just what I had. wasnt technical just fitted by eye.

[@mickeypark8286]

Where did u find the seat ?so I can grab one for my kayak.... I’m liking wht u did

[@techwaketv]

Mickey park828 link in the show notes :-)

[@kdc4884]

Nice video. I like the idea of securing the back by a cable tie.

[@techwaketv]

@@kdc4884 thanks, sometimes the simplest solution is the best

[@brandonfinnell]

How does this have 13 thumbs down? Straight to the point information and tips... no ads... no nonsense... awesome video bud

[@capitolbassfishing]

ha, thanks, there is always haters I guess. Lol

[@pistolpeds]

@@capitolbassfishing Not haters. Just people who don't agree with you.

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

It's a great seat mod but the kayak is way too small to have a raised seat without Outriggers. I raised the seat on a 13 ft tandem and a tiny wake rolled me causing over $1000 in equipment and electronics lost or damaged. Because I got too comfortable.

[@charlesmcdowell3984]

@@Manuel_Z_Kayaks why the hell do you have $1k worth of unprotected electronics on your kayak? That's just idiocy.

[@totalannihilation9065]

People love to hate.

[@o.c.stiggs5377]

This is an elegant, excellent mod. One of the best. I also got a kick out of the warp speed presentation, as if you were running late or really had to pee bad.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Lol that one made me chuckle

[@TheDudeAbides-247]

Great seat. Clever installation. I'd be worried about stripping the threads in the front mounting holes. Not sure how many times you can mount and dismount that seat without stripping the threads.

[@adamolkiewicz1050]

Great idea , just wonder how with stability on water. You seating higher. Thanks

[@capitolbassfishing]

Good question! It was always very stable. Alot depends on your sense of balance too. I had no problems reaching for fish though. Try it!

[@ih8people679]

Man this is so much better then the wet ass. The only thing I hadn't done till now was the seat and I was having a hard time getting into the blind I built. I have the pelican boost 100 kayak that I kept from the sale of my cottage. I wanted to use it this week for waterfowl but its kawasaki green. I already had everything to build my kayak blind. A new roll of burlap, roll of green plastic fencing, camo paint, zip ties, pex tube and a old boat seat from my actual boat and that exact same aluminum square tube. I didn't have to buy anything and in a day it was all done and ready for this weekend! I'm so glad I didn't throw anything away.

[@mrnumber2019]

So cool!!!! Best upgrade for a seat!!! On the Lifetime kayak!!!!

[@kadams0017]

This is one of THE BEST DIY videos I’ve seen!! Great work!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Wow, thank you!

[@flydaddie]

that's a great idea and that seat looks comfortable

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks, better than before thats for sure

[@mattbender6374]

Thanks Joe I have that exact kayak and a seat! Now I can make it a comfortable fishing machine!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad I could help!

[@robertchoque3799]

Great seat mod! I have a similar seat mold in my yak but all the seat mods I've seen are on more expensive rides that are made for a raised seat. Great idea! Thank you!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Right on!

[@gB-gm7vy]

The “cool guy hair comb” at the end was a great finish 😂

[@capitolbassfishing]

LOL, I have a bad habbit or doing that...My Cow Lick has been my obsession since I was little...Funny you called me out on it...believe me there wasnt much cool going on there. but thanks for noticing. LOL

[@Capronice]

I have chronic back pain since my fusion of lower back sitting in a kayak is now very painful. I use to love kayaking. That seat idea is a great. I think if I could figure out something I could straddle I could keep from bending and my back wont hurt while kayaking . I am thinking of maybe straddling a milk crate could work. Something were I am on my knees but sitting on something to hold my weight at the same time.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Sorry to hear that, I have problems with L4 and L5 so I kinda get it. Maybe take the seat out, pad the floor with neoprene or something and get like a 5 gallon bucket and pat it like crazy...ride that pony!

[@luisoti1743]

Hey boss that’s a nice seat and you could improve it even more if you install a swivel plate underneath

[@capitolbassfishing]

Good idea!

[@joemetzger2805]

Nice video and to the point I plan on doing this to my ocean torque kayak

[@capitolbassfishing]

They are good seats

[@christophercrowdis7308]

Awesome thanks so much for sharing defenately will try it on my knew kayak😅

[@toddolatheks.1328]

Awesome video great production. Now that’s some great ingenuity. Thanks 🙏

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks!!

[@briggsc4]

Cool mod and I already have this seat from an old inflatable Kayak definitely going to follow your lead sir, thanks!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Right on!

[@duanebledsoe7566]

Those bolts are called thumb screws. They would be difficult to tighten in that position, as you’ve seen. I would recommend using 1/4-20 clamp knobs for easier turning and removing. Just need to find some with the right length bolt shaft. Also I’d use a 1” cargo strap and cut a slot in the seat to let it pass through instead of a zip tie. Doing this makes the seat removable easily if it needs to come off for hauling or storage. Finally, I’d paint the aluminum bar and get some end caps to fit it. Amazon has all these things I mentioned. I think these changes would result in an overall cleaner look.

[@capitolbassfishing]

yep

[@ralfleal6670]

Great video nice and easy good job. Thanks for the info.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Faded28]

100% best seat modification ive seen on here, thanks for the video

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Steven Cook yeah man - I like it simple

[@theworshipbunker]

Nice video. Nice Kayak. What size is your crate??? Is it narrower than a standard crate or longer??? My Sun Dolphin kayak has a narrower rear well and I’d love to find a crate to drop in the well.

[@capitolbassfishing]

I think its just standard Target or Walmart milk crate. I no longer have the yak, sorry or I would measure.

[@theworshipbunker]

@@capitolbassfishing No worries. I appreciate you getting back to me. Thanks.

[@mauricetyack8818]

Thanks JOE, me too am in the sixties , just bought a kayak the seat very confortable ,but the guy did'nt fix the seat tight .The next day l was at his shop the seat was tear apart . He have to refund a new seat .what l want to say the seat must be tighten to the kayak no movement at all ,thank again for the tip .

[@techwaketv]

Maurice Tyack You’re right

[@capitolbassfishing]

for sure, needs to be very tight

[@azdigbee]

Does it make it less stable with the raised center of gravity ?

[@capitolbassfishing]

Not really. Some but not enough to care.

[@EDOutdoors91]

Wow, quick and to the point. Very helpful and a great idea. I have a new boat seat iv been wanting to install on a kayak but wasnt sure how to easy secure it without having to add screw holes and such. Great video and it helps a ton!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad it helped!

[@jeffreyrobinson3782]

Great iv been checking seat's out too and so far your's is the best idea iv seen at 72 i need to be carefull with my back

[@capitolbassfishing]

+jeffrey robinson I agree I’m 50 and my back is not very good and it helped me immensely

[@ronschreiber3635]

Nice job what Type Kayak is this ??

[@capitolbassfishing]

Discovery 10ft

[@kaspars261]

Nice 🛶 and Chair!

[@bkmash41]

Very nice. New to Kayaking and my back hurt after 4 hours. That will work for me, we won't be doing any wild water on ours. Thanks for the hanging tip too.

[@capitolbassfishing]

+bkmash41 cool!

[@LunchBreakAngler]

Nice vid Joe! Definitely two mods that I need to do! My shed is currently full with 5 kayaks...along with my lawn tractor and lots more. Sure would help for me to be able to hang at least a couple on the side of the shed like that!

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Lunch Break Angler same here, Mine is maxed out too

[@jforo3281948]

Great to the point and the best seat mod I've seen yet...my seat was a little better than the ones you had but kept looking for a better mod to get me up higher and more comfortable...thanks for sharing.

[@capitolbassfishing]

+John Foro cool thanks for watching - tight lines

[@brandonthecloser]

Would be nice to know the depensions of the pvc support, also the dimensions of the bar. thanks..

[@capitolbassfishing]

sorry but I dont have any dimensions...the aluminum cross strut was 1" square off the shelf at home depot. the rest was just "eyeballed".

[@SLOROB55]

I suspect dimensions would vary depending on the boat.

[@gexgeko6520]

Wow best hack yet! Thanks for this will be doing it to my Strike 120X :)

[@capitolbassfishing]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheCreepa69]

I really appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing tour ideas I will be doing the same to my kayak. I especially like the storing mount behind the garage or shed. 👍🏼

[@capitolbassfishing]

Cool thanks

[@firstclasspressurewashing3440]

One question..... how did that effect your stability??? I’ve seen these mods on KZbin like you said but my yak has a deep seat area like yours that back piece of pvc is so simple it’s genius!!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

+First Class Pressure washing thanks man, still very stable!

[@mikep3322]

I put a stadium seat in my pelican sentinel. I made a video on here. Get to try it out sunday

[@williammansfield1973]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@Mycolddeadhand]

Looks good. I've always been nervous about setting my seat up higher on the kayak and figured I'd be too "top heavy" and unstable (pelican castaway 116 dlx) causing me to tip over when fishing. I figured lower center of gravity would be best. Is it really not that big of a difference or should I find a smaller seat that may be mounted lower in the inside "channel" (lack of better word). Thanks

[@capitolbassfishing]

For me it seemed fine, for sure it puts the center of gravity up higher. If you already feel "tippy" then maybe the seat isnt a good idea but I had not problems with this. Then again..always on calm water...river might be another story.

[@jadynbrittner1605]

Did you need stabilizers? I did this and I can’t keep upright.

[@capitolbassfishing]

nope pretty solid

[@Proteinpapi210]

can you post which pipe you purchase from Home Depot?

[@capitolbassfishing]

Its just 3/4" PVC pipe nothing special. Good Luck!

[@samuelmdouglas]

How the stability with the higher seat?

[@capitolbassfishing]

Less but its about perfect blend of balance and position.

[@codycarawan1034]

How stable is it when on the water? Looking to do this to mine soon

[@capitolbassfishing]

decent, little more top heavy but not bad at all

[@TheSkeeter02]

Thanks for the best idea

[@capitolbassfishing]

Thank you for watching

[@annawillmann9915]

Awesome 👌 thanks for the tutorial 😀

[@capitolbassfishing]

My pleasure 😊

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

Great video Joe, very easy to fix a nice seat. Your hanging system is cool too.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Volcano Time-Lapse thx

[@paulgoodman9806]

did raising the seat height cause any stability issues?

[@capitolbassfishing]

not an "issue" changes center of gravity a bit but I dont think a huge deal.

[@lvalle1994]

How's the kayak stability sitting higher up?

[@capitolbassfishing]

good on this model, no issues.

[@juanbelloso2242]

Woo I love your video we have kayaks withs are kids you just same a lot off money for my family to spend thank you again

[@MikeSheasheaDtree]

good show!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Busyascanbe]

Awesome...I'll be doing this addition this weekend!

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Recon Manuel lol, That’s awesome I’m glad you got some use out of the video

[@Hunterdailyupstateny]

How much does this effect the stability of the kayak?

[@capitolbassfishing]

not bad at all

[@russellkamp8923]

Thank you Joe! Is that a discovery future beach? Thats wha mine are. How do you like it?

[@capitolbassfishing]

russell kamp yes, they are ok...they get the job done. They take on just a little water but not bad. As little as I get out it’s all I need

[@tonystone3397]

Nice one, thanks.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Thank you

[@82vanhorna]

Since moving the seat how stable is the boat?

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Aaron Van Horn it’s fairly stable still!

[@jckdnls9292]

@@capitolbassfishing maybe for a lake.. I launch off beach thru the surf.. this mod would throw u off the kayak . Low low low is key

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

Good video. Thsnks for taking the time to show your ideas.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Sure no prob,thanks for watching.

[@cjd2555]

Really helpful video. Thank you. I'm in the market for a kayak to do some inshore fishing. Probably going to go low end to start, like a Pelican. I've got long legs, so I think your seat enhancement is something I will do right after purchase.

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

Bandit is s good one. I will do my first fishing try tomorrow

[@CoreyB777]

My kayak came with one of those cheap mesh seats. Im 31 and it hurts my ass and lower back after awhile. Looking to find a way to get it padded and not use a material that absorbs water.

[@paultrimble9390]

Nice try it on my sun dolphin 10ss.

[@capitolbassfishing]

good luck

[@tjslifeispie]

Great idea I just got a kayak and I see an upgrade in my near future lol

[@capitolbassfishing]

sorry to cost you $$ but glad I can bring you a little comfort :-)

[@CoreyB777]

Oh and I use small Bungie hook straps to keep my seat in position, much more easier to use than zip ties.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Got it, thanks!

[@SoaringSpirit1111]

Hi Joe. That was a Super easy mod. May i ask what model kayak yours is ? You mentioned Dicks sporting goods. I want to buy a decent reasonably priced one. I found the seat online. I need support for my back, Thanks so much !

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Celtic SkyWoman Yes I believe that it is the discovery 10 foot

[@musobill]

Top notch video. Great idea and instructions! Thanks! :)

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Bill Elphick you net and thanks for watching

[@reelyoungoutdoors]

What size PVC for the back support?

[@capitolbassfishing]

3/4" or 1" either works

[@russellkamp8923]

Did adding the raised seat make it a lot more tippy?

[@capitolbassfishing]

+russell kamp a little, bit not enough to outweigh the comfort. I’m still fairly stable with it.

[@russellkamp8923]

Thank you Joe.

[@davidtravers8836]

What screws did you use to connect the bar to the seat?

[@capitolbassfishing]

dont know off hand, some thicker self tapping as the plastic of the seat gives a little ... not too long though

[@oilheating214]

How does it hold up in the water all day

[@capitolbassfishing]

It’s comfy, better than stick seat. Having a slight bend in my legs help

[@levialexander9749]

Hiw does this effect the kayak stability

[@capitolbassfishing]

Definitely lose a little stability but the comfort is worth it. This kayak isn’t an expensive kayak and isn’t that stable to begin with. Don’t worry you won’t tip over...I am about 210 and I have yet to tip.

[@levialexander9749]

I have a wilderness systems tarpon 140 that I'm looking for a seat upgrade would you suggest it? I paddle roughly 50 miles a week

[@capitolbassfishing]

Levi Alexander hard to say without seeing it. You may have to trial and error to find one you like.

[@dawnleroy9728]

I have a Wilderness Tarpon 120 and I think it has the best seat in the world. Would never change it. Hubby needs a new seat though.

[@levialexander9749]

Joe Simpson my tarpon is a 2005 and the seat to say the least is very lacking I have a mild hot seat right now but looking for all other options I assume you have the airpro 3 seat and I am very jealous

[@scotthill6807]

Great tips Joe, Thank you.

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Scott Hill you bet!

[@totalannihilation9065]

Dude. I have a spare seat like that. All I need is a metal thing like that. Nice set up.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Right on

[@tobylou8]

I'm doing this to the Lifetime Tioga my wife wanted, then didn't want AFTER I bought it!! 😁😁😁 Then I can fish comfortably!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

Hope you enjoy

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

DO NOT DO THIS MOD!!! ESPECIALLY ON SMALLER KAYAKS! Great build but... That looks like it's now very unstable. I'm hoping you have video on the water to show us that it really did work. Going to your videos to see... NOPE, NOT ONE SINGLE VIDEO OF THIS MOD IN USE... KAYAK PROBABLY FLIPPED ON THE FIRST TRY. Problem is the video has so many views they won't take it down even though it's bad info.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Dude slow the roll, I actually have videos of me in it...look at one of my Georgia video sitting in lillys. It was very stable and easy to paddle no issues. I am not a lightweight either. Dont freak out man its ok.

[@jasontyner2701]

I am sitting her with a discovery kayak trying to find out size pvc to go buy

[@capitolbassfishing]

I used 3'4" pvc standard stuff

[@mariuszszatow8370]

Awesome great job mate .

[@bigtater29]

Awesome vid. Everything was good.

[@capitolbassfishing]

+BIGTATER thanks

[@josephryan1576]

Great idea thank you for sharing

[@capitolbassfishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@efraindelariva9368]

Where or what the name of the seat is that I need one let me know

[@capitolbassfishing]

Its in the first line of the description...should take you right to it!

[@kristinel6352]

When I bought my boat, it had two of those seats. I replaced them with more comfortable boat seats. If anyone wants the 2 I have like yours, they are welcome to have them.

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Kristine L cool

[@imfnpissedoff]

Still available?

[@kchilz32]

I’m interested

[@AlLeejr72]

Any left? I have the same kayak as well.

[@nasserkuzbari2205]

I have the same kayak.. I love it.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Nasser Kuzbari I put it through its paces this past weekend. About 20 bass in 3 days. Lots of fun

[@captmoa]

Good job.

[@capitolbassfishing]

+captmoa thx

[@MrBoriqua2000]

Does it make it harder to paddle since you're sitting higher on the kayak?

[@jamzempire]

no

[@capitolbassfishing]

not bad, make sure your paddle is long to begin with

[@nedflanders5302]

Awesome video and idea bro!

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks!

[@leestrickland937]

I like the seat,, but as a fabricator why not use 2 aluminum tubes drilled out to fit seats anchoring holes and attach to kayak 👍

[@capitolbassfishing]

good point, a bit of a hack job but it works ok for my purposes

[@indycharlie]

Brilliant !!

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks

[@tomcollier2406]

Zip ties are my go to !!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Tom Collier yep- love em!

[@faouzigharbi5001]

thank you

[@capitolbassfishing]

You're welcome

[@olecrubs5263]

What the hell is a 1/4 20 toggle thingamabobby?

[@capitolbassfishing]

Its a bolt/screw - Standard thread pitch is how many threads there are per inch. For example, a 1/4-20 thread means the diameter of the nut or bolt is 1/4 inch and that there are 20 threads per inch. Metric thread pitch is the distance between the threads.

[@capitolbassfishing]

great question btw...I should have explained

[@MrNomad831]

What kayak is this?

[@capitolbassfishing]

+MrNomad831 10’ discovery - Dicks Sporting goods.

[@unkledoobz9662]

Cool

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks

[@LowBudgetBassin]

Awesomesauce Joe! I don't have a kayak but if I did I would definitely be doing this, Thanks for sharing Bro👍

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Low Budget Bassin 👍

[@f.w.afishing4570]

Doesn't raising the seat make it more tipsy

[@capitolbassfishing]

only a little. I like being elevated just a touch though. Easier for me to fish.

[@OscarHernandez-vg4ni]

Bright idea !!!!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Oscar Hernandez thanks!!

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Oscar Hernandez thx

[@bamagtrdude]

these seats are expensive now - cheapest one i'm finding is over $50 on Amazon - neat mod, tho

[@capitolbassfishing]

yeah, not great. They used to be like 22-25 bucks or so

[@txtiger6927]

thanks, glad I watched this

[@capitolbassfishing]

thanks!

[@rondaszkiewicz2436]

Love it!

[@capitolbassfishing]

+Ron Daszkiewicz thanks

[@pistolpeds]

Don't understand why people use screws and not stainless bolts, nylok nuts and large, flat backing washers. Hatches allow you to get your hand inside the kayak. Screws strip out over time especially if removed and refited a few times. Rusty steel screws destroy the plastic threads when removed.

[@capitolbassfishing]

I don’t think there is a hatch on this one

[@philais]

So much for production value. I like the idea though.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Fair enough! I aint making no cinematic movie :-) Get er done!

[@Larry77777]

Hey Joe: Nice DIY Thanks for sharing. Yes, take care of your back; it comes in handy too; ha ha.

[@capitolbassfishing]

Larry Moffatt yeah really you only get one!

[@leonbutler4345]

kayak gets to be unsteady because it becomes top heavy

[@capitolbassfishing]

Is that what you experienced? It seemed fine to me.

[@raynman67]

👍

[@crystalmohr96]

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[@capitolbassfishing]

Crystal!

[@barnaclebill1615]

It’s a paddle.... not an oar 🤦🏼