I did this mod today. I did a water test and this is great. It did not significantly affect the stability of my cheap fishing kayak. It puts you higher up for better visibility and casting.👍🏻
Thanks for the video! I'm modding mine today but I must say bro I have incredible balance and dexterity and there's no possible way I could stand up in my Tamarack and fish or shoot. So you need to make a video on that! I'm a new subber so I wanna see that as soon as you can. Lol😂
Just did this to the exact same kayak, I’m not entirely sure if it’s just me but seems to affect stability quite a bit. Looking to see other people’s thoughts
Tried this but it made the kayak too unstable for my tastes. Center of gravity ended up too high. Thanks for the tutorial though it was helpful in doing my experiment.
Not too bad. Definitely shim the front up abit though. You could always split a fun Noodle and zip tie over the rail if need be. It doesn't bother me though. Thanks for Watching
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors After taking her out of her maiden voyage, the seat popped loose halfway through the float. The two front clamps bent up, allowing the seat to slide freely. Any tips to keep it mounted?
Bummer The conduit clamps I used are a more Industrial strength. It would take an immense amount of pressure to bend them. I know the more home improvement style ones at big box hardware stores are not as strong. As long as screws stayed in place, I'd search for stronger clamps perhaps
That's great! I just bought two tandems and saw that same stadium seat at Walmart today and was thinking to myself man. I wish there was a way to attach that and then I see your video
FYI if u strip the screw holes use a combination of super glue and baking soda in the hole. Let it dry then re-drill the hole and screw. Brand new hole.
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors I tried it out last week and forgot to add some shims under the front side. Boy was my back sore lol. Lesson learned and upgrade finished now. Thanks for the quality content.
Very usefull vid. Same seat i found. Man bit thats about as high a center of gravity as one can get in a kayak. U waaaay up there. Isnt that tipsy? No? Do u find paddling & ergonomics easir higher up? I agree with u. That seems like best seat out there. I like th hamock cushion.
I have watched many videos on seat mods and this is the best because it is the simplist! Thanks!
Much appreciated 🙏 ☺️
Really didn’t wanna have to deal with installing a new seat, but this simple video gave me the motivation. It was so easy! Thank you
Yah, it was .
I recommend shimming up the front maybe though if possible
Thanks for Watching
Great idea and video. Has to be such a huge comfort addition to the Tamarack and enjoy days of paddling and fishing
Thank you Dave 😊
It works very well
Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures
Great modification for enhanced enjoyment and comfort!
Yes sir 👍🏻
Thanks Brandon
Awesome idea!
Just got one of these kayaks, didn't come with seat so this hack is perfect.
Thank-you
😁👍🏻 thanks
Nice. I've used a folded up yoga mat for a seat. Works great
Thannk you so much! Best video yet, receiving this kayak very soon.
Right on 👍🏻
I did this mod today. I did a water test and this is great. It did not significantly affect the stability of my cheap fishing kayak. It puts you higher up for better visibility and casting.👍🏻
Yah 👊🏻
Glad it worked out for you
Great simple mod! Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Awesome video man! I did this to my kayak and I ended up cutting the back bar out of it. Still supportive but doesn’t kill your back!
Right on 👍🏻
Appreciate it 🙏
I have never someone skeet shoot a bow. That was pretty cool 👍
😁🤙
Nice mod! (Can’t wait get fishing in my kayak, soon!) Great instructional video!
Thanks Vern ✋️
Me too
Great video. Every single other one I saw had people using the eye lit things and zip tying it. This is cheaper and I think better. Will do it tm!
Right on 👍🏻
Not sure im going to try the zip tie mine is a bit different if not then probably go with this idea thanks for the video
👍🏻right on
Adding this to my list of projects! Great guide!
Right on 👍🏻
This is rad. Definitely gonna see if this works on my pelican challenger. Thanks!
Hope it does 👍🏻
Share it if you liked it
Thanks man
What a great video !!! Thank you !
I appreciate that Bob 🙏
I will be doing this with my kayak, thank you!
Right on 👍🏻
Thanks for the video! I'm modding mine today but I must say bro I have incredible balance and dexterity and there's no possible way I could stand up in my Tamarack and fish or shoot. So you need to make a video on that! I'm a new subber so I wanna see that as soon as you can. Lol😂
🤣👍
Great hack. Would love to see you sitting in that seat in the water to see how the stability changed.
Solid as a rock 👍🏻 There's several videos out with me using it
Great mod. You're about to hit 6k. Congrats and keep it up.
Thank you and thank you 😊 🙏
Nice! Definitely will be easier to get up I bet! 👍🏻
Oh yes 👍🏻
Thanks Chris 👊🏻🛶
Great idea....I also own the same craftsman drill bit set...😃
Thanks Kurt ✋️
I have know idea where I even got that set
Is there anyway you list the exact materials used to install this chair on that kayak? Planning to do this mod. Tia
I’m getting this one or the one with the arm rest idk if arm rest are needed for kayak fishing
Great 👍
Thank you 😊
Great video, where did you get the seat from or what is it called?
Thank you 😊
Just a cheap stadium seat from Walmart
Any rust near the conduit clamps? I know they're galvinized or zinc coated steel so one scratch and in Florida it'll rust quickly.
Yah, that probably wouldn't work down there. So far so good up here 👍🏻
Thanks for Watching
Just did this to the exact same kayak, I’m not entirely sure if it’s just me but seems to affect stability quite a bit. Looking to see other people’s thoughts
I've had zero issues and even tested on 3 foot swells sideways and didn't tip. It just feels awkward at first.
Thanks for watching
Yea that was my worry I just got this seat haven’t installed it yet but hopefully I don’t tip over cause I’m kinda top heavy in the mid section 😂😂😂
I've had the same problem, I'm installing a stadium chair and I have problems with stability.
I ended up getting rid of my kayak with that set up to get one that’s made with that style seat. Much better.
How's the balance after adding?
Great 👍
Did raising the seat up affect the stability while paddling ?
Not at all.
Thanks for Watching
im wondering were did you get that seat at thanks john b
It's just an Ozark Trail brand stadium Chair from Walmart.
Thanks for Watching
Hey, great mod, whats the chair actually called and where is it purchased from please?
Thank you 😊
It's a stadium chair from Walmart
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors Ok thank you.
How is it on stability? Ive read where people pit these seats on and the kayak become unstable?
Never mind i seen your other vid lol! Im going to install one tomorrow!
Right on 👍🏻
Great video! Where did you get the velcro straps? Length? Thanks!
Thank you 😊
I found velcro at Menards, you can get any length. I believe these are 24"
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Have you done anchor trolley
How is the stability?
@@phil6844 well I've been through a lot lately but I'm hanging in there 🤓
Oh you meant the kayak 🤣
Great 👍
Great mod sir. What type/brand is that chair?
Thank you 😊
It's an Ozark trail stadium seat
How did it hold up over time
Very well actually 👌
Thanks for watching
Tried this but it made the kayak too unstable for my tastes. Center of gravity ended up too high. Thanks for the tutorial though it was helpful in doing my experiment.
Glad you appreciated it 👍
So it stays without nuts on the other side?
Yep, so far 👍🏻
Will the screws not pull through the plastic.
So far so good 👍🏻
How’s the back comfort on the chair while kayaking? Does the metal bar dig into your back at all?
Not too bad.
Definitely shim the front up abit though.
You could always split a fun Noodle and zip tie over the rail if need be.
It doesn't bother me though.
Thanks for Watching
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors After taking her out of her maiden voyage, the seat popped loose halfway through the float. The two front clamps bent up, allowing the seat to slide freely. Any tips to keep it mounted?
Bummer
The conduit clamps I used are a more Industrial strength. It would take an immense amount of pressure to bend them. I know the more home improvement style ones at big box hardware stores are not as strong. As long as screws stayed in place, I'd search for stronger clamps perhaps
Thanks
🤙👊🏻
So how has it held up after a year?
2nd year actually and very good 👍
That's great! I just bought two tandems and saw that same stadium seat at Walmart today and was thinking to myself man. I wish there was a way to attach that and then I see your video
@@justinh9747 good deal 👍
Hope it helps
nice idea but you didnt apply any waterproofing around the screw holes
Thanks Keith 😁
I've had zero issues so far.
Have a great day
Good, it was just something I caught.....I'm in the process of setting mine up
Little dab of seal sealer or silicone wouldn't hurt 🤷♂️
Good luck. Mines still holding strong
FYI if u strip the screw holes use a combination of super glue and baking soda in the hole. Let it dry then re-drill the hole and screw. Brand new hole.
Good to know 👍🏻
Thank you 😊
Or just get a little bigger screw and be more careful next time.
Thank you for the info👍
How stable is it afterwards?
Very stable.
If you watched my video from last August, I was taking on 2 foot waves and handled it great 👍🏻
Thanks for Watching
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors I tried it out last week and forgot to add some shims under the front side. Boy was my back sore lol. Lesson learned and upgrade finished now. Thanks for the quality content.
@@leonardwitucke1 right on 👍🏻
How long are the #12 screws?
I believe 1" but 3/4" would work .
Thanks for Watching
i have this kayak thanku from cali
😁🤙
Very usefull vid.
Same seat i found.
Man bit thats about as high a center of gravity as one can get in a kayak. U waaaay up there.
Isnt that tipsy? No?
Do u find paddling & ergonomics easir higher up?
I agree with u. That seems like best seat out there. I like th hamock cushion.
Thank you
Yes, it works very well 😁
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors ok prfect thanks
I already have a stadium seat and a drill... This might be happening
Yah man 👍🏻
Share It if you do
bow in your intro is a recurve not a long bow, LOL
String doesn't touch the limbs ,so nope. Longbow
Thanks for Watching 👍🏻
Im doing this asap...my seat is hard AF and you always get the itchy river ass
😂😂😂👍🏻
I'm just can't make myself put a hole in my kayak without using a boat load of silicone.
😂😂😂😂