Raising the console height

[George8910]

Has anyone tried to raise the height of a military searider console? if possible I would like to avoid fitting a new one but it is quite low - do I remember JK talking about 120degree optimal knee angle? currently must be less than 90 - I had wondered if it would be possilbe to unbolt the console use threaded sleeving and build up with layers of marine ply, and/or the same under the seat base?

Would this result in an unsteady monstrosity or an elegant display of lateral thinking? any comments much appreciated - George

[Mollers]

Might be easier to lower the seats and perhaps cut some holes in the floor to correct knee angle. Peering over the tubes could be a prob though.

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by George8910

Would this result in an unsteady monstrosity

Probably. Might be easier just to scrap the Avon console, (well sell it on ribnet at least) and then buy one that is tall enough. New console means you could have a built in tank and more storage space. Sounds like a good winter project.

Pete

[George8910]

Thanks guys - yes I could cut holes through the hull and wear water skis hyrdofoil stylee! I had hoped not to go to the expense of a new console due to the budget busting antics of BabyJ

[Scary Des]

You could go for leg shortening that’s free on the NHS

I think you would be surprised how little you would have to raise the console to make it better to use
I’d think about a frame made out of stainless or how about a big flat fuel tank with the concole fixed on top Des

[tcwozere]

LeewayComposite does a console suitable for a Searider. He did the one in my old SR4.. (He also sold me the rib..) It was a perfect height, and fitted two peeps.. May wanna s/s backrest, but that might be salvageable from the current seat..

[Jonny Fuller]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

I'm still authorised to use it where it seems to be particularly warranted.

John

A code of conduct i've always stuck to religiously!

However, it has gotten me in trouble from time to time.