• Welcome to https://albinowners.net, the new home of Albin Owners Group!
• You will need to log in here, and you may want to bookmark this site. If you don't remember your password, use the I forgot my password link to reset it.
• All content has been transferred from our previous site.
• Contact Us if you have any questions or notice a problem. If you're not receiving our email, include a phone number where we can text you.
• You will need to log in here, and you may want to bookmark this site. If you don't remember your password, use the I forgot my password link to reset it.
• All content has been transferred from our previous site.
• Contact Us if you have any questions or notice a problem. If you're not receiving our email, include a phone number where we can text you.
FAQ:
• Membership information
• Burgees
• How to post photos
• Membership information
• Burgees
• How to post photos
Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
-
- First Mate
- Posts: 59
- Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:28 am
- Home Port: Searsport, Maine & Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Location: Florida
Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
I need some thoughts and ideas about replacing the bench seat on my 1972 A25. The current bench seat makes it difficult to access the engine. I'm toying with individual helm seats and thinking of fabricating a means to secure the pedestal mounts to the floor. Please give me your thoughts and how you've changed your seats.
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 645
- Joined: Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:15 pm
- Home Port: Pender Island, BC, Canada
Re: Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
Lots of ideas here. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10092&hilit=Helm+Seat
Hull No. 1013, 1971
-
- First Mate
- Posts: 59
- Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:28 am
- Home Port: Searsport, Maine & Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Location: Florida
Re: Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
Thanks, I've seen this thread before but couldn't find it on a search. I'm still looking for the right setup and wish not to reinvent the wheel. Again, thanks for the link.dkirsop wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 7:32 pm Lots of ideas here. viewtopic.php?f=28&t=10092&hilit=Helm+Seat
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 1038
- Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:53 pm
- Home Port: Groton. Ct
Re: Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
Here is the Driftless setup
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. To view images, please register for a free account.
Driftless
A25 1971 #737
South Windsor, Ct
A25 1971 #737
South Windsor, Ct
-
- First Mate
- Posts: 59
- Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2016 9:28 am
- Home Port: Searsport, Maine & Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Location: Florida
Re: Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
Thanks, this is more of what I'm thinking. I notice you are using two different style seats. Is width an issue mounting at the helm position?
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 2285
- Joined: Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:48 am
- Home Port: Hood Canal, WA
Re: Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
The doghouse engine cover on the WillieC is one of the more "portable" components in the cabin. No lockdowns, just gravity in the groovies. I wouldn't bolt a cupholder to ours, let alone a seat on a tall lever. I have enough bumps on my head just from walking down into the galley. But I do like the idea of comfy buckets.
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 544
- Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:46 am
- Home Port: Charleston, SC
Re: Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
The engine hatch on my model had positive fasteners. Maybe that's why, for a seat
Carolina Wren
1979 Albin 25 Deluxe
1979 Albin 25 Deluxe
-
- Gold Member
- Posts: 2285
- Joined: Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:48 am
- Home Port: Hood Canal, WA
Re: Thinking about replacing my bench seat A25
Mine should...'nother project