19'6 Leaning post width

[classic19'6]

Hey

I am getting a leaning post made for my 1972 AS 19'6. I was wondering what the width of the console is...I'm at college and don't have the boat with me. Also, what's the best width to get?

Thanks

[gman 82 aquasport]

My 19-6 is a 1982 and my leaning post is 36 inches, but I can't swear that my console is the original I was told it was and it looks like it should by looking at pics but who knows for sure..

[classic19'6]

Hmm okay, well thanks for looking. I ordered a 36" width, 33" high.

[gran398]

36 is perfect. Two big....or three skinny butts easy.

Can't remember exactly...but your original console is wider than 36....39.5 sticks in my mind.

[GoneFission]

Fishmaster makes theirs at the 36" width:

http://www.fishmaster.com/pdf/Leaning%2 ... nsions.pdf

[love2fish]

I have a 74 22-2 but they use the same console (99% sure)... my console is 36" wide for the body- maybe 38" at the lip (where it screws into the floor)...
I added a fiberglass lean post/livewell and it's 36" wide and is a good fit. I could imagine anything from 30-36" wide would be a good fit...



some people narrow their consoles if they add a tower as it gives you more room to walk around.

[gran398]

Good lookin' ride Chris

[love2fish]

Thank you! She cleans up well!
Now if i could just get this stupid motor bug fixed.

[fitz73222]

I have a 74 22-2 but they use the same console (99% sure)... my console is 36" wide for the body- maybe 38" at the lip (where it screws into the floor)...
I added a fiberglass lean post/livewell and it's 36" wide and is a good fit. I could imagine anything from 30-36" wide would be a good fit...



some people narrow their consoles if they add a tower as it gives you more room to walk around.

Hi Chris,
Where did that leaning post/livewell come from? I've never seen one like it but someone spent some time making it look like a factory item. Very nice! Can you take a couple more pictures on it?
Thanks,
Farley

[love2fish]

Original pic from the ad where I found it on Craigslist. Found it over on the Treasure Coast around Stuart. No brand name or anything on it. I have more pics on my phone,,, need to upload them to Photobucket.


Here's the livewell "liner"- 30gal. added a light at the bottom and had to re-do the plumbing so it would work with the shell/stringer setup in the boat.


I made a mohagany "lip" for the shell to sit on. at the time I couldnt find teak in 1" thickness. cut and spliced together and then stained/sealed with Thompsons (have to re-do with something better this summer).


I think it turned out pretty nicely. the hatch immediately behind gives me access to the livewell pump and thru-hull.


this is from when i was just test fitting. I have since cleaned the pad and put it on a hinge with storage underneath. Also added a diverter valve on the top port side cavity you see there and cut out a piece of lexan for a door. more pics later today.

[Capt. Bob]

Came out real nice Chris.

[love2fish]

Thank you!

Classic- where are you located/getting your lean post made?
A friend of mine had a nice leanpost made for his dad's boat in ghe Tampa area for a good price. If you havent already settled- feel free to PM me and I can give you details.

[classic19'6]

Thank you!

Classic- where are you located/getting your lean post made?
A friend of mine had a nice leanpost made for his dad's boat in ghe Tampa area for a good price. If you havent already settled- feel free to PM me and I can give you details.

Pulled the trigger on a custom set up by cuttingedgeboattops.com

1 week out for delivery...will post pics!

Paid $350.00 free shipping to Maryland!  

[love2fish]

Great!
Looking forward to seeing pics!

Not sure what kind of access you have to under your decks- i was able to put 1/2" starboard backers under my floor as a backing plate. The bigger the better to help disperse the force of anyone leaning or pulling on itvwhike underway.

[classic19'6]

Great!
Looking forward to seeing pics!

Not sure what kind of access you have to under your decks- i was able to put 1/2" starboard backers under my floor as a backing plate. The bigger the better to help disperse the force of anyone leaning or pulling on itvwhike underway.

Yea, I was going to pull the coffin lid and throw in some backing plates. Thanks for the advice!