Drill a hole at the right place all the way through the row-wing beam. Not too elegant, but that's the way the CLC recommends. I couldn't come up with anything better when I was facing the same question.

  I also simply drilled new holes in the row wing beam where it matched the seat. Worked well. I did beef up the underside of the seat so there wasn't too much stress on the seat.

Thanks for confirming this.

What is a good recommended mainteance procedure. Does the track need to be lubricated as well as the bearings? If so what type of lubricate for the track and bearings.

Thanks 

Bob Davidson

Bob,

I hose mine down occassionally when using it in fresh water and definitely everytime the boat has been in salt water.  I run the seat back and forth with the hose shooting on the wheels.  Have lubricated once or twice with bike chain lubricant (silicone stuff)  Have had no troubles in 2 1/2 years.

Paul

  Thanks Paul

I'll give the bike chain lube a try. Since my son is a  biker (he's got three hanging in the garage now no room for my wherry)  he has all sorts of lube.

thanks again 

Bob

You do not want to lubricate the external surfaces of the seat wheels or tracks!  Lubricant will serve no purpose other than to attract dirt.  The bearings are sealed.

Keep the track rails clean and dry.  Every day, before each row, I wipe down the rails where the wheels ride with a clean cloth to remove grit.  Problems only arise if you run the seat on dirty rails causing dirt to become embedded in, or coated onto the nylon wheels.  If that happens remove the seat stop, remove the seat assembly and clean the wheels with alcohol or silicone spry on a rag.

If you run in salt water, you will need to rinse with fresh water and wipe down the wheels and rails. 

@ Oxford Pete

Thanks for the info, 

bob d