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10-25-2015, 01:42 PM
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Member
City: Palm Beach Gardens
Vessel Name: Genesis
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 43
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 7
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Custom Helm Chair
I am looking to get a custom helm chair made. Anybody know of any good companies? I have a stidd helm chair now, but it takes up too much room, I want more of a bar stool set up.
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10-25-2015, 03:40 PM
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City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,269
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I have a leaning post on my Blackfin that I like very much. It is very comfortable to stand up while leaning back against or ever sitting atop of it. You could probably have one made to any length.
Here is a more narrow one. Most any marine upholstery shop can make a snap on cushion for it.
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10-25-2015, 03:51 PM
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City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,303
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moonstruck
I have a leaning post on my Blackfin that I like very much.
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I use mine as a leaning post also. Replaced a big, clunky, uncomfortable Todd with this off the shelf Attwood. Comfy, compact and doubles as a cocktail table... 
Probably not Shippy enough for most, but is is compact and comfortable and works on my smallish boat. I don't spend much time driving from this station anyway..
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10-25-2015, 03:59 PM
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Guru
City: Hailing Port: Charleston, SC
Vessel Name: Moonstruck
Vessel Model: Sabre 42 Hardtop Express
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,269
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Here's another version of a leaning post that takes very little space. It also has both a foot rest bar and a seat back when sitting atop.
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10-25-2015, 04:00 PM
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Guru
City: Cary NC
Vessel Name: Skinny Dippin'
Vessel Model: Navigator 42'
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 788
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Heron
I use mine as a leaning post also. Replaced a big, clunky, uncomfortable Todd with this off the shelf Attwood. Comfy, compact and doubles as a cocktail table...
Probably not Shippy enough for most, but is is compact and comfortable and works on my smallish boat. I don't spend much time driving from this station anyway.. |
I really like that, where did you get it?
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10-25-2015, 04:09 PM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,303
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Originally Posted by Besslb
I really like that, where did you get it?
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Bess.....It's an Attwood Centric II available in lots of color combinations. About $200 on Amazon...
Very nice quality...I've been happy with the choice..
A few more pics here: http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/ca...ler/helm-seat/
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10-25-2015, 06:13 PM
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City: Miami Florida
Vessel Name: Possum
Vessel Model: Ellis 28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 4,729
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When you say bar stool, do you mean just a round seat without a back or arms?
If so any marine canvas shop can make you one.
If you're looking for a minimal pedestal chair, take a look at this one by Garelick.
406 VALUE SEAT/PEDESTAL PACKAGE - Garelick EEz-In
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10-25-2015, 06:21 PM
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City: Clarksville
Vessel Name: Ancient mariner
Vessel Model: Hyatt50
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 16
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Release marine makes top quality helm chairs, I installed this one in my trawler a few years back
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11-19-2015, 08:28 PM
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Member
City: Clarksville
Vessel Name: Ancient mariner
Vessel Model: Hyatt50
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 16
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Custom helm chair
Let's try this again here is the helm chair from release marine I installed 2 years ago.
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11-19-2015, 09:41 PM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,026
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Appropriate choice for that classy vessel.
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11-19-2015, 10:45 PM
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Guru
City: Bethlehem, PA
Vessel Name: Lady Kay V
Vessel Model: 1978 Hatteras 53MY
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 953
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Very nice....Somehow I doubt that was $200 on Amazon...... ;-)
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11-20-2015, 12:55 PM
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Member
City: Palm Beach Gardens
Vessel Name: Genesis
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 43
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 7
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Hopcar
Yes, just a round seat with no back or arms. I might be tempted to go for a back, but I want something that does not take up much room and I can slide on and off easily.
Thanks for all the suggestions, I like the leaning posts too.
James
N43 Genesis
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11-20-2015, 06:05 PM
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Guru
City: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,438
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N43 Genesis
I am looking to get a custom helm chair made. Anybody know of any good companies? I have a stidd helm chair now, but it takes up too much room, I want more of a bar stool set up.
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Boat Bar Stools & Marine Stools by Arrigoni Design
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11-21-2015, 10:02 PM
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Guru
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
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Originally Posted by Capt.Bill11
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We bought a teak table from this guy, he did a great job. Highly recommend. 
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M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
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11-22-2015, 06:26 AM
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Senior Member
City: Offshore
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 256
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I have thought the fold up bolster type would be nice to give room to stand up.
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