Boat Seat Stuck

Post by **Smitty** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:25 am

Hey Guys and Girls

I have a 167SC Princecraft - and my seats get stuck in the base - I usually get them out - but are there any tips or secrets to have them come out a little easier - so I can move the seats around?

Thanks for your help
Smitty

Post by **bottom feeder** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:40 am

Hey Smitty I dont own a boat but I would assume jig a loo, slip and slide,or wd-40 might work
Norm

Post by **Iceman** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:45 am

Hi Smitty

Got the same problem (with my 162SC Princecraft) if you find the cure would love to know it.

Thanks Mark.

Post by **Jale** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:48 am

not sure if it would work guys but anyone try vaseline for the seats?

Joe

Post by **Bender** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:03 pm

I have a Princecraft pro166 with the same problem...(perhaps a letter to the manufacturer may be in order)... I take a 2 x 4 and give it a good whack, seems to the job.

WK

Post by **spinner** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:06 pm

Watch out if trying an oil based product as it can make matters worse on some as it has a tendency to swell the bases.

Post by **MichaelVandenberg** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:08 pm

WD-40 works good. Spray it in the base, let it sit and give it a try.

I do this. I wouldn't use vaseline or anything like that. It will catch a lot of dirt.

Cheers,

Mike

Post by **Iceman** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:09 pm

I have also hit it (with a rubber mallet) to get it out.

Tried the Vaseline but sand and the like are attracted to it like a magnet.

Vaseline usually helps getting things in and out.

Post by **saskie** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:11 pm

"If at first you don't succeed - use a bigger hammer"

Post by **spinner** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:16 pm

For those with stuck posts, try turning the post with a strap wrench to prevent damage to the post.

Post by **Dartee** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:21 pm

Iceman wrote:Hi Smitty

Got the same problem (with my 162SC Princecraft) if you find the cure would love to know it.

Thanks Mark.

My 162 also does the same thing , 1 post is worse then the other.
I figured it was just because mine was bought used used.

Sometimes a foot persusion is required. Then its WD time again.
I'll spray the WD then wipe off the excess, usually good for about a month.

Post by **Carl** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:50 pm

When I had a boat

I had the same problem... when I finally got it out I sanded the inside of the whole a little. That allowed for the post to never be stuck again.

Don't use oil based products as mentionned above as it can cause more problems and if your base is rubber on metal it will act more as glue!

Good luck.

Carlco

Post by **B B** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:50 pm

Had the same problem with my P Craft...tried WD-40 and Jigaloo...WD makes a bit of a mess but Jigaloo is perfect..

BB

Post by **Chunko** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:53 pm

I know, I know. Dry Graphite spray. (you can get it at auto parts stores, but not sure about Crappy Tire) Its lasts a long time, it dries quickly so nothing will stick to it. Might be worth a try. I use it on my truck window that seems to come up very slowly and works great for about a couple of months. Lasts way longer than WD 40 or silicone spray. Although the stuff I have is black so carefull with the overspray.

Post by **Lucannus** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:39 pm

A dry lubricant or Dri - Moly lubricant is your best option. CT or Parts Stores.

WD-40 is actually NOT a lubricant but ( ready for this ) Water Displacement agent. Meant to remove water. Hence the WD in WD-40.
Now we all use it for a great number of things, but it really isn't the right tool for the job, lubes for a little while but leaves worse for wear in the long run.

Dry lubricant and or Moly Lubricant for metal surfaces is your best bet!