Driver's seat

[Austin #22]

I was wondering can you put a newer model driver seat in an 87 skier?

[rugger]

I was wondering can you put a newer model driver seat in an 87 skier?

Yes. http://picasaweb.google.com/myfourday/MalibuFinished#5216726865276682258

This is an 87 also. New seat from 3 years ago. Still want to lift it, but LOVE it.

[Austin #22]

Thanks so much for the help

[skier_88]

Where did you get that seat? Does it have the square insert like the 87 would have?

[Austin #22]

its the stock seat with the square bottom plate but its almost rusted through

[Woodski]

What is the steering wheel in the picture, very nice.

[rugger]

I bought the seat from Chee at Malibu when he did the upholstery a few years ago. I think it was a stock Response seat. No square mount. This boat was a rebuild due to rot, so the new floor didn't have a square hole. The new seat brackets screw down to the floor (or base) with some spacers. It slides back and forth, but doesn't swivel. Didn't buy the bolster seat either.

For your's you would just cover it up (or fill in first so id doesn't collect water). I'd recomment using a thick piece of 16" x 16" square piece of plywood (or whatever size -- I have no idea), protected with fiberglass/resin, wrap carpet over it, and screw it down over the hole. Now you'd have a base for your new seat.

Steering wheel is from Ebay. No idea what brand.