I couldn't focus in the shop today so I built the following 3/4 inch PVC easily installed and removable frame for a sit on seat for my 2015 Hobie Mirage kayak. There is no way in hell I will pay $500.00 for a sit on seat! Hobie makes some good products but not that good!
Anyway here is the prototype frame with four legs fitting into scupper holes and one pushing against the bottom of the kayak cut at an angle, which I will add a rubber cap to the end. The sides rest on the hull and the legs make it very stable and weight bearing.
Her's the original seat that pretty much just lays in the bottom of the kayak.
Anyway, it's a prototype as I'll probably build the real deal with schedule 80 PVC that is stronger and blends in better with the grayish kayak. The seat above, that rests on the floor, that came with the kayak just doesn't cut it for me. And being that low it's a *itch getting in and out for a 61 year old!
Here is the frame by itself. Easily slides in and out. Weighs 2 lbs. 10 oz.
A here is the kayak without the frame installed where four of the legs go.
I plan on adding a stadium seat like this with velcro straps.
Now to test the prototype as in how it affects the center of gravity, and reach to the pedals -- although the pedal reach is adjustable. This brings me up 8 inches vs. the floor with the other seat.
Thoughts, suggestions, constructive criticism?