CVX/CVZ18 seat pedestal location?

[Scott in nh]

I did not start with a floor in the boat, so I do not know where the helm seats where screwed to the floor.

Also I am raising the seats by having 3/4" "pedestal spacers" on the bottom and top of the stock seat pedestals (that everyone seems to agree are too low) for a total height increase of 1-1/2".

The bottom one has T-nuts and will be glassed into the floor so no screws will penetrate the base floor (pictured).

I 3D printed some drill out plugs where the bolts will go.

As you can see this is a pretty permanent solution, so I need to get the location right!

I centered the seat on the wheel and put it as far forward as I could but still turn the seat around backwards (which is the entire point of a swiveling seat - no?).

I wouldn't want to be any further back, but I can reach the wheel and throttle lever well enough (I think).

Looking at the few photos I could find showing where the factory did it (pictured), it seems much further forward than I have it.

So where should I mount the seat?

[dorelse]

Honestly, on my CVZ, I just put the seat bases where ever I was most comfortable with them at.  (I sat in the seat in the boat on the pedestal and marked the position.)

[Plugcheck]

That 2nd picture shows the busiest dash I've ever seen in a Glastron, but as far as seat mounting goes, I believe you're on the right track.  Center on the steering, comfortable distance to dash/controls, and ability to swivel without hitting side/controls.   My z has aftermarket seats, but I could measure the mounts if you want.

[Scott in nh]

I ended up (not permanent yet) going forward 2" with the driver seat so that i is even with the passenger seat.

It can't go all he way around, but back as far as I had it was impinging on the backseat legroom.

In testing it out, I could see where you wouldn't be sitting in the seat with it turned 180 deg. anyway, and I think it is probably pretty close to the stock location.