Newer Malibu seat riser

[oldjeep]

Just got a picture of the prototype that TMS is building for the newer Malibu boats. Should have it in another week or so - powder coater is behind. The door will have a couple spring detents holding it shut. Can't wait to get the final product. He said he built 2 of them and once I verify the fit that the other will be up on ebay and then he'll make some more.

Should work for 2011 and up - mine is a 2012

Edited June 12, 2014 by oldjeep

[MalibuTX23]

Awesome!

What color powder coat?

Edited June 12, 2014 by MalibuTX23

[jcon44]

cool, the storage is a good idea..

[oldjeep]

Awesome!

What color powder coat?

I'm assuming black since that is what he does with the other seat riser, but I never asked.

[05hammerhead]

Thats awesome. Id like to see it when completed.

[oldjeep]

Another teaser picture. Supposed to have it tomorrow.

[Asmodeus2112]

Holy overkill batman! Is that really 1/2-3/4 aluminum plate? $$

[oldjeep]

Holy overkill batman! Is that really 1/2-3/4 aluminum plate? $$

1/4 and 1/2 is what it appears to be

[oldjeep]

FedEx had a present for me today. Fits great and came with all the hardware to install. I used the factory washers for attaching to the fiberglass and his washers for the seat to box connection. The 2 acorn nuts were intended for use on the seat track bolts closest to the door but the track bolts are too long so I used the factory track nuts. Could have used them as caps after that, but didn't see a need. The height seems good to me, I can see right over the windshield without the bolster which was my desire. With the seat up 4" though I'm going to want to toss a towel over the seatback when trailing with the cover just to keep the cover from rubbing.

I think I'll keep a soft sided first aid kit in the compartment. His idea was a place that passengers could toss their phones, wallets, etc.

One recommendation would be to painters tape off the fiberglass so that you don't scratch it with the seat track stud like I did the first time I took the seat off last month.

Edited June 26, 2014 by oldjeep

[oldjeep]

FWIW, he said that he made 2 prototypes and that the second one would be going on ebay Friday. No idea on price.

[daylorb]

Looking good!!!!

[justgary]

That's nice. It looks anodized, not powder coated. If so, that's even better.

[wakebrdr94]

here it is

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Malibu-Boat-Driver-seat-lift-for-2012-and-up-Gives-the-drivers-seat-a-4-034-lift-/181452536132?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

[oldjeep]

After about 10 hours of cruising and towing skiers and wake boarders, it is definitely a good height for me. Puts my head above the glass where I get an unobstructed view.

[BMonnin]

I found this Bolster Seat option on Bakes. I have a 2012 21 V-Ride can the drivers seat be upgraded to accept this bolster seat hinge kit?

http://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=1534

[oldjeep]

I found this Bolster Seat option on Bakes. I have a 2012 21 V-Ride can the drivers seat be upgraded to accept this bolster seat hinge kit?

http://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=1534

Your seat doesn't have a flip up bolster? I didn't even know that was optional on a Malibu. If not then I doubt that you could easily add it unless they actually made your seat cushion in 2 pieces but without the hinges.

Have a picture of your seat?

Edited July 17, 2014 by oldjeep

[BMonnin]

I will have to check it out tonight to see if cushion is single piece. I don't currently have a flip up bolster seat and the throw cushions I am currently using annoy me after a couple of hours on the water.

[oldjeep]

I will have to check it out tonight to see if cushion is single piece. I don't currently have a flip up bolster seat and the throw cushions I am currently using annoy me after a couple of hours on the water.

Sitting on the bolster will annoy you just as much.

[wakebrdr94]

Sitting on the bolster will annoy you just as much.

Especially on the newer boats where the foam is not as thick or comfortable

[daylorb]

Especially on the newer boats where the foam is not as thick or comfortable

And the rise is only 4" pre-foam crushing... I have had good bolsters before that work/are comfy/have 9" rise which is needed. Malibu's are not one them. Great job on the riser! I built one last year myself or would buy one of these.

[oldjeep]

Great job on the riser! I built one last year myself or would buy one of these.

I take no credit for the riser, all I did was provide Jared (TMS Billet Parts) with the mounting dimensions. The rest was all his idea, and he did do a great job.

[skiredy]

I also purchased and installed the anodized aluminum seat lift that "Chief" referenced. The installation was pretty straight forward. The only thing I did differently was to turn the 4" box around so the "Malibu" logo did not show. This positioned the trap door to the front and did away with the logo which I felt made it a little cleaner. Turning the box did not hinder the installation and required no modifications. If you install one of these boxes remove the top plate during the installation to get better acces of the rear allen head screws.

I have not put the boat in the water yet but it appears to be a good height for my boat (2013, VLX w/Surfgate).

[randv]

Are these still available? ebay site seems to have 'expired'.

What I'd like to find is something much simpler / cheaper / with a 1.5"rise. Like a kit comprising a pair of 1.5" high aluminum box rails, pre-drilled, 4 x long bolts, etc. Anyone seen something like that?

(I know I if i was a real TMC man I should be able to fabricate my own!)

[oldjeep]

Are these still available? ebay site seems to have 'expired'.

What I'd like to find is something much simpler / cheaper / with a 1.5"rise. Like a kit comprising a pair of 1.5" high aluminum box rails, pre-drilled, 4 x long bolts, etc. Anyone seen something like that?

(I know I if i was a real TMC man I should be able to fabricate my own!)

He has one for sale here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Malibu-Boat-Driver-seat-lift-for-2011-and-up-Gives-the-drivers-seat-a-4-lift/171497471985?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D26943%26meid%3D22c29b7e5af841e1b1e83e6f046cee50%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D11184%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D181553202863

Look at post #10 here for a home made shorter version that Dalt1 built

http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/49226-seat-riser/?hl=%2Bseat+%2Briser

[randv]

Thanks Oldjeep. Very helpful