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I'm about to install the seat cleats on my MC 16.5. I plan on doing some single handing with it. Do I need to add or lengthen the rear cleats? Do the cleats need to be installed for additional strength or can I move the seat forward and secure with Velcro without the cleats? I weigh 215lbs and wonder what an approximate distance from the rear bulkhead would be to move the rear seat foward.
SB
6 replies:
RE: Seat Cleats on MC 16.5
Did you put the seat directly on the bottom without seat cleats? From previous comments I believe that you use "Creature Comfort" seats.
SB
RE: Seat Cleats on MC 16.5
I do use Creature Comfort seats and they do mount directly on the bottom in the boats that I use them in. That's why I was only giving advice on the position and not the mounting methods. The MC series uses different seats and mounting methods so I didn't know if mine were applicable, but the positioning is
Laszlo.
RE: Seat Cleats on MC 16.5
I'm seriously considering using the Creature Comfort seats especially for solo paddling. Would you mind telling me how you mounted it?
SB
RE: Seat Cleats on MC 16.5
No need to reply Laszlo, I found what I needed, you'll never guess where... in the assembly manual. 😳
RE: Seat Cleats on MC 16.5
   I use the slatted seats with the Creature Comfort seats on top of them. Velcro mounted, easy to adjust for solo or tandem.
RE: Seat Cleats on MC 16.5
» Submitted by Laszlo - Mon, 7/10/23 » 7:51 AM
When I've soloed in 2-person boats I've had good success sitting halfway between the 2-person seat configuration.
Laszlo