11-26-2005, 03:29 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Hey, Mr. Z, I appreciate your appreciation. The info and service is not all one-sided. I treasure the resource of eyes, ears and intellects that we have gathered on this little forum. I continue to advance my own knowledge on a daily basis, through the input and participation of all of our members. As in all things, it is far better to get different outlooks, from different perspectives, in order to truly make informed decisions at buying time.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]About the "hybrid" seat idea. As you might have guessed, I have played with that concept too. I slipped a piece of rigid foam under the cushion on my inflatable SFC seat. Bad idea. The air in the partially inflated "cushion" tended to migrate from one area to another and did not provide an even support. That led to "slip sliding away" and almost sent me forward, over the edge of the seat.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are lots of inexpensive "stadium seats" and inflatable cushions that one could use to simply plop on top of the seat before launching. I just haven't gotten around to trying all of the permutations yet. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have been reasonably happy with the new contoured seat I bungee cord into position. It still leaves a lot to be desired, however. It is heavy and bulky, adding to the weight and the packing volume in my vehicle. And, even though a bit more height would seem to be desirable, it has created the need to modify my apron setup...with PVC risers to hold the rigid plastic apron higher. Otherwise, the apron slants downward and the table becomes a slide. I have dealt with it, but again, it is more bother.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Yeah, I think I am about ready to quit adding "patches" to the SFC and to try to find something that does not have as many of those problems to begin with. But, then I wouldn't have anything to gripe about...or to keep me working on new PVC stuff.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have used the SFC for over two years. That is about the longest I have ever kept a craft active in my arsenal. I will probably keep it, for family trips or for BFT members who want to get some on-the-water instruction, before "jumping in". But, if I get a trial model of the ODC 420, together with a pontoon, I will have plenty to keep me occupied for a few months anyway.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]About the "hybrid" seat idea. As you might have guessed, I have played with that concept too. I slipped a piece of rigid foam under the cushion on my inflatable SFC seat. Bad idea. The air in the partially inflated "cushion" tended to migrate from one area to another and did not provide an even support. That led to "slip sliding away" and almost sent me forward, over the edge of the seat.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are lots of inexpensive "stadium seats" and inflatable cushions that one could use to simply plop on top of the seat before launching. I just haven't gotten around to trying all of the permutations yet. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have been reasonably happy with the new contoured seat I bungee cord into position. It still leaves a lot to be desired, however. It is heavy and bulky, adding to the weight and the packing volume in my vehicle. And, even though a bit more height would seem to be desirable, it has created the need to modify my apron setup...with PVC risers to hold the rigid plastic apron higher. Otherwise, the apron slants downward and the table becomes a slide. I have dealt with it, but again, it is more bother.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Yeah, I think I am about ready to quit adding "patches" to the SFC and to try to find something that does not have as many of those problems to begin with. But, then I wouldn't have anything to gripe about...or to keep me working on new PVC stuff.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have used the SFC for over two years. That is about the longest I have ever kept a craft active in my arsenal. I will probably keep it, for family trips or for BFT members who want to get some on-the-water instruction, before "jumping in". But, if I get a trial model of the ODC 420, together with a pontoon, I will have plenty to keep me occupied for a few months anyway.[/#0000ff]
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