Conference vicki::boats

951.0. "Electric Driver's Seat" by KAHALA::SUTER (Never too Hot!) Mon Feb 24 1992 09:45

    
    	One winter project has been to raise the driver's seat in
    "Corrective Action". "CA" is an '87 Nautique and in 1987 Correct
    Craft designed the dashpod for rather tall drivers. It was
    subsequently lowered for '88.
    
    	Upon contemplating this project the thought of an electric
    seat mechanism dawned on me. Well...
    
    	After a visit to the local "auto recycling" yard, I found that
    the Chrysler electric seat mechanism was only about 1 inch taller
    than the standard seat runners in the boat. A few new holes in the
    existing seat base, a couple of modifications to the Chrysler seat
    mechanism and voila!
    
    	I still need to run the wiring and I'm hoping I can just go thru
    the floor into the existing harness which runs somewhere under the 
    seat. Also I haven't found a good spot for the 6-way switches, which
    would be out of the way and possibly somewhat dry.
    
    Rick .... Toys, Toys, Toys....
    
    Any ideas on keeping this beast from rusting other than a heavy coat
    of grease? 

Hey Rick,
Good work, you junkyard dog you!

Ideas for preventing rust:
- Electrical connections & wires, coat them with "Liquid 'Lectric Tape". It's
  a liquid black rubber compound that's brushed on and leaves a non-conductive
  waterproof seal.  I use it everywhere, especially on the trailer connections.

- Metal parts, motors, etc., spray with a clear lacquer or polyurethane.

- Tracks, gears, etc., use OMC Triple Guard grease, the best stuff there is.

Now, when does the ejector seat go in on the passenger side?   8^o

Rick

    Keep it in the garage like mine.
    Wayne