Ok I just installed the pegs from my Hobie Seat onto the Skwoosh seat(local dealer is out till next week then getting another set). Using a white out pen I marked the center of the webbed band and spaced the screws 3" apart. I drilled a hole thru the fabric inserted the screws/washer and tightened on the pegs.



I pushed the pegs into the seat well holes then I removed the bungee hooks from the factory padeyes behind the seat and hooked the back straps on. Tightened the lower strap till snug and then tighten top portion.





I use the factory padeyes by the carry handles not the ones closer to the seat and that gives me better back support and less downslide of the backrest.





I will add two more padeyes to attach the bungee to since the factory ones are stronger for seat attachment.

There is no seat slip and the backrest is very tight and supportive.

Revo

Theo,

Looking at the Outback layout which is quite different from a revolution I can see the factory padeyes by the rear rod holders are good for connecting or you could add ones closer to seat well. The front factory padeyes are a good distance from the seatback to give good support. The added pegs will help a great deal to prevent any shifting.

Revo

Hey Revo, I see that you mounted a cam cleat for your anchor on top of the rail near your drink holder. I got a cam cleat but cannot reach from below to secure screws. Did you use rivets? I would not think they would hold.

Hey Revo, I see you mounted a cam cleat on the top rail near your drink holder. I can't seem to reach the area under the where your cam cleat is mounted. How did you secure it?

Revo
If you decide to sell your Hobie seat please let me know. Also how are the longer well nuts holding up on your sidekick?

Thanks
Ray

bushwacker

The cam cleat is only screwed in through the hull. I use for the main sheet when sailing and it holds just fine with only screws. I run the main sheet through the rail mounted padeyes and lock it in the cam cleat when cruisin (hand gets cramped holding the line for too long especially in a good wind) . I actually never thought to use it for my anchor line. I tie anchor line to the cleat and pass through a carabiner on the ring of my anchor trolley. The anchor line is on a cuban yoyo that I slip over a rod holder.

Ray,

I am keeping the hobie seat and replacing the pegs when my dealer has them. I have the padded i comfort cushion on it and will use that with my other revolution and keep that seat as a spare.

The one inch wellnuts have not slipped a bit and are still holding strong. I have even used the bar to slide the revo onto the top of my Xterra though I put a handle behind the seat for that purpose just have grabbed the sidekick bar instead. There has been no sign of loosening of the mounting brackets since I went to the 1" wellnuts. Since that is the location I picked for my sidekick bar I have no choice but to use them unless I put in another hatch in the well to reach that area. Definitely not a location if you want to use through bolts. Not on the revolution anyway. Last couple times sailing I put some presure on them too sailing in 15-20mph with the sidekicks set a little higher was able to hike over substantially. Even got nervous a few times of turtling but stayed upright.

Revo

Hi Revo,

Thanks a lot for the most instructive and useful explanation & photos, which I will use for installing the Skwoosh seat into my Outback. I must also add that I've purchased a Hobie comfort seat which I fitted to the original seat and found this to be comfortable indeed too! No more 'wooden butt' at the end of a kayak trip with this new comfort seat.

Cheers, Theo