Driftmaster

[Tenn Tux]

I purchased the Driftmaster Crow Foot mounting system. The problem I have is...the pedestal thread when placed through clearance hole on deck plate (for lack of better words) will not reach the threads in hole below deck. As such, the pedestal will not tighten up at all. Therefore, I have not been able to use. I spoke with the gentleman at Driftmaster and no solution(s) were found. Essentially what I need is a pedestal with longer threads. I have looked and looked to no avail. If anyone can help...I'll be thanking you!

[S10CHEVY]

Can you have someone hold it, or you, and take a picture, of it in place. Sometimes solutions come easier, when seeing the problem. Then would guess that someone will come up with the solution.

[USMA65]

Go get a piece of threaded rod the same size as your post, use it and you can customize the length you need.

["G"]

Sounds more like the problem is the threads in the seat post base on your boat is worn out ( this is a common problem ) and you were only catching a couple threads right at the bottom....and so now after the post is raised up from the crow foot plate , the threads on the post are not catching any threads in the post base. You need to replace your 3/4 in. threaded seat base on the deck of your boat.

[Tenn Tux]

It threads fine and secures very well without the crow foot base. I do not believe that is it. As you mentioned, the thickness of the base is preventing the threads from making contact. It does the same thing on the rear deck seat. Thanks for your input.

[Tenn Tux]

I have pictures. I just do not know how to post. Any help? Thanks to all.

["G"]

Yep...The threads in my seat bases wore out from the post getting a little loose then the post would rock a little and waller the treads in the base out. Mine would thread at the very bottom just fine but would not stay tight. I had to replace mine problem fixed.

["G"]

I have pictures. I just do not know how to post. Any help? Thanks to all.

How to post pictures from your computer

Easier way to post pictures from your computer.You can change your "Setting" (upper right corner) to use the WYSIWYG editor which allows you to more quickly upload pics.

Go to: "Setting" (upper right corner)
Click on "General Settings" (left side, middle of My Settings box)

Go to bottom of page and select:

• Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing

Then after you have changed your settings here is what you do ,go make a post......at the upper left of your post window there are some icons run your curser over them the square looking one should say Insert Image
instructions for posting pics............
First you have to click on the "insert image" icon. It is located between the "unlink" icon (that has a red x on it) and the "insert video" icon (that looks like a film strip). These icons are located just above where you type in the quick reply area. Once you click on "insert image", then the box pops up that has the words "insert image" at the top, as the title. Just under the words "insert image" at the top are 2 tabs (choices). One tab is "my computer" and next to it is a tab that says "From URL". It the picture is on your computer, make sure and click on the "my computer" tab (if should turn grey if selected) Then in the bottom right of that box are the words "basic uploader". Click on those words and then click on the "choose file" button that shows up. Then select your pic, click open....then click upload....give it a minute...then click submit.

[Tenn Tux]

The rear pedestal seat has not been used by anyone for twelve (12) years. In fact, I don't even install the back seat...because I have no one to fish with. I cant imagine both being wallered out. Thanks. I will try to post pictures.

[Riverdog]

Just take the pedestal with you to your local welding shop and they can hook you up in just a few minutes. Better yet take the boat, crowsfoot, and pedestal with you to the welding shop.