Cuba Libre
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Its been a while since this subject was discussed. One to the posts (cant remember who) suggested looking at after market tractor seats. I finally got around to it. Island Tractor, the Courtenay Kuboda dealer stocks two cheap models. One that has black vinyl and the other that is two-tone blue and black. I chose the black as it was cheaper. The prices?? BARGOON! $112+tax for the black and around $135+tax for the 2 tone.
I gave the metal frame and base a couple of coats of Tremclad anti rust paint and changed the nickle plated bolts for stainless. Using the seat base (adjustable fore and aft) as a template, I drilled four bolt holes in the seatbox top. That was it!!
The suspension is one shock and two springs. The tension is adjustable for a person up to 250 lbs. Since I am approcahing that mammoth weight (235) I did bottom the seat out in about a 3 ft swell. Rides the chop very nicely-- just rides up and down with no jarring.
Only one issue that I have to deal with. The narrow base allows the seat to tilt side to side in a quartering sea. In time it could cause metal fatigue. The solution is simple, however. Bolt and weld two braces on the side of the suspension frame.
I gave the metal frame and base a couple of coats of Tremclad anti rust paint and changed the nickle plated bolts for stainless. Using the seat base (adjustable fore and aft) as a template, I drilled four bolt holes in the seatbox top. That was it!!
The suspension is one shock and two springs. The tension is adjustable for a person up to 250 lbs. Since I am approcahing that mammoth weight (235) I did bottom the seat out in about a 3 ft swell. Rides the chop very nicely-- just rides up and down with no jarring.
Only one issue that I have to deal with. The narrow base allows the seat to tilt side to side in a quartering sea. In time it could cause metal fatigue. The solution is simple, however. Bolt and weld two braces on the side of the suspension frame.