Jockey seat for RIBEYE

wetterthebetter · 20 April 2004, 09:45

Hi.. I was wondering if someone may be able to help. I'm looking to add another jockey alongside my existing seat, which I’m moving to one side. Having spoken to Ribeye, they pointed me in the direction of Outhill. Outhill confirmed the one fitted on the boat was originally supplied by them. However – and here’s the rub – they have now altered the mould and made the flanges through which the screws go to secure the seat to the deck, internal! No problem as regards fitting etc, but the appearance is quite different. And sitting alongside the other, it’s not going to look too hot! Does anyone have/or know where I might find an older version of the jockey seat in the picture with external flanges to make me a happy bunny? Any help gratefully received.

Nick Hearne · 20 April 2004, 10:40

How about getting the base from Outhill with out the backrest & getting one made up as the old one?
Nick

wetterthebetter · 20 April 2004, 11:09

Nick.. it's the mould that's different. At the bottom where the screws go into the deck is the flange, that now turns in. So you don't see the screws or the white base!

wetterthebetter · 20 April 2004, 12:26

UPDATE
After I emailed about the lack of response/interest from Ribeye, I've now had a note of apology. They also tell me that in fact the seat is a Ribeye seat, and not Outhill after all. From the photo I sent Outhill, they seemed to think it was one of theirs!! Anyhow, I'll keep you updated with the outcome. The cost of a new jockey from Ribeye - (are you sat down?! Not on the jockey when you hear the price!) - £639!!!

wetterthebetter · 20 April 2004, 13:32

Further update:
Woha.... Ribeye are on the ball (not)!! After seeing the photo, they've decided it's not one of theirs but an Outhill!! But, they tell me, they'll have some in stock next week at £639. I can get the self same thing from Outhill for £473!! So back to where I started, please see first post Can anyone help?!

Neal · 20 April 2004, 15:56

Hi I know what your going through,having just sorted an extra seat on my RIB. I could not see in the picture is the front seat a twin or single? long way round but could you move that back, change the back rest so they look the same together then you can get a another seat for front that could be different but would not look too bad. I got second hand seat and saved lots of ££ off the £600+ you are looking at.
Good luck

Neal

jwalker · 20 April 2004, 18:44

Why don't you take a mould from your seat and make yourself one (or more)? I wouldn't suggest you could sell them 'cause that would be a bad thing to do.

wetterthebetter · 20 April 2004, 19:41

How involved/difficult is it to make a mould? I'd still need to source the steel work and fabrics. Sounds beyond me I think!

jwalker · 20 April 2004, 19:57

Fairly straightforward judging by your photo. If the front seat has no hatches it would be even easier. If you are reasonably handy, you'd soon get the hang of it.

Rogue Wave · 20 April 2004, 22:12

At those prices I'd consider copying it. The steel work shouln't cost you more than 60 Kwid the upholstery about 100 tops and the laminators should charge more than 150

The Jackeens · 20 April 2004, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

At those prices I'd consider copying it. The steel work shouln't cost you more than 60 Kwid the upholstery about 100 tops and the laminators should charge more than 150

I think Gavin and ???? the Irish lads from Dublin made there own from a mould they made themselfs. Had pics of the process - do a search and you should find it.

Paul

Long time no see stu

Hightower · 22 April 2004, 00:55

Wht don't you move the rearward seat (in photo) next to the front seat (because they have same base), have a new ss back made up and buy the seat pod from outhill to replace the back! That wouldn't look that bad would it?

Pete7 · 23 April 2004, 13:51

Thats an interesting photo because I have one of those seats in my 6.6 Tohatsu and was wondering who made it. Probably is Outhill because the quality is quite high. I have solved the problem of the extra seat by having the second one made out of S/S tube to the same size and then plan to mount the liferaft in the frame.

The frame looks like a dive boat bottle rack and came from Portchester Engineering a very good price and made in four days from receiving the drawings. I have no connection with Portchester Engineering but at those prices and turn around time more than happy to recommend them.

Portchester Engineering 02392 374771, 19 Windmill Grove, Portchester Hants PO16 9HP.

wetterthebetter · 26 April 2004, 14:07

Funny how these things turn into projects. Especially when you don't want one! Now had a price for making a mould of the existing jockey - £250 - and producing a new seat from that - a further £250 -, that's without the cushion and steel work!! The whole thing from Outhill is £473 complete... but that particular seat is the new model and doesn't match! Any ideas how to make it cheaper?

Pete7 · 26 April 2004, 21:20

Yep, sell the mould afterwards.

Pete