Mounting additional seat bases

[feelay]

Spaceman - I looked at those. It's one more thing to store, mounting the base plates would alleviate that issue. And their alot more money. Granted, they do give more "flexibility". Ultimately it be the easiest.
Wilbur - I think the rivnut would work, I have to agree with wanabee fisherman though, toggle would spread weight around better. How much better? Dunno
Country boy nc- my existing seats are already ¾ pin. Do not have the extra $$ to switch over. I have no access to the underside of the front deck, where the "new" mounts would go. Thus the issue.
Bassing_53 - weakening the deck is the concern.
Thank you to all for the suggestions! Gonna keep thinking about it.

Just a thought.... remove the existing base. Look and see how they secured it. I would guess it is just screwed down with sheet metal screws, no nuts or toggles. with that base out you can get an idea of where the stringers are and whether you can cut holes without weakening the entire structure.

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Feelay- the existing base has extra bracing, washers and nuts.

[feelay]

Feelay- the existing base has extra bracing, washers and nuts.

How did they get washers and nuts on with no access?

[feelay]

https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Plasti...A10KONGIV6WPUI

install an access hatch....???

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The existing bases (front and rear) have access underneath. Too mount extra bases to the sides, on the front, their is no access underneath.
An access hatch would be an option, although I'd need to remove the foam that's in their. It would also bring my price back up close, or above, the cost of double seat mount.

[huntinslabs]

My experience was with a G3, so take it for what it is. Without access to underside to add extra bracing and using nuts and bolts (preferably nylocks) you will be fighting them constantly no matter if toggle bolts or rivnuts, tried both myself. I highly suggest either creating access or using the double seat mount.

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Huntinslabs- the more I think about it, your probably right.

[Spaceman]

Given experience with my simple spider lock mount on the war eagle, I think you will be better off with the double seat pedestal mount. I like feeley's idea. I took it one step further and put a box into the step up in the front deck to hold some of the bazillion BG baits I have. It is a relatively small box...and cutting out the foam was still a pain. Just my opinion, if your new bases aren't secured to the stringers/support they will be unstable. You might be able to see the spider lock base under the war eagle emblem. Picture is taken from the front seat base location.

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Thank-you. For taking the time for the pictures also.

[Tracker123]

Very nice, clean installation Spaceman.