Replacing Bench Seat with Leaning Post

[RickBomba]

Hi Everybody,
I'm thinking about getting rid of the stock low bench seat behind the wheelhouse of a 21 foot 1986 Seacraft.

I'd like to put a leaning post with rod holders and storage in it's place.

My question is, ho do I go about fastening the feet of the leaning post to the deck of the boat.

Any suggestions about that and also some leaning posts with storage and rod holders would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks!
Rick Bombardier

[FishStretcher]

I pulled my leaning post so I had space back there. Might be better on a 21 footer with a non MA cap.

As for fastening? There are a lot of opinions. I know if you do it wrong you can expect to fix the fuel tank hatch and the deck. I think bushwacker might mention polysulfide caulk and overdrilling and backfilling with epoxy.

To avoid that, the feet for my T-Top sit on ~6"x6" pads of Garolite (fiberglass) 1 " thick that I stuck down with 3M 5200. Works at 75 MPH on the highway. I drilled and tapped that for either 5/16-18 or maybe 1/4-20. Bomb proof. As long as you prep with acetone and NOT alcohol.