I need to raise the height of my Helix driver's seat?

[LAwake]

I bought a new '17 Helix a few weeks ago and the driver seat is not tall enough for the wife to see over the windshield even with bolster seat flipped up. The foam in the cushion on the bolster is so dang soft it just compresses completely flat so it doesn't appear to do much to raise the seat height. I'm wondering if there is a way to change out the bottom riser to a little bit taller one and then just slip the seat assembly back onto the riser? Anyone else done this to another Moomba or a Helix specifically and maybe have a part number or a website to get one from?

[LAwake]

I found an old post on here where a few people modified their Mojo and Mondo but I wasn't sure if the risers were the same between those two and the Helix. I think the risers on the Mojo and Mondo are 7" and 9" but I don;t know what the Helix is. The post in reference mentioned a Garlick ribbed riser (#75530) they got off Amazon.

[BrettLee3232]

I found an old post on here where a few people modified their Mojo and Mondo but I wasn't sure if the risers were the same between those two and the Helix. I think the risers on the Mojo and Mondo are 7" and 9" but I don;t know what the Helix is. The post in reference mentioned a Garlick ribbed riser (#75530) they got off Amazon.

Correct, I got a 9” for my Mondo. Should be the same riser but I would look on amazon & confirm before ordering. They have a 12” one that you could try first & then cut it to size if it’s to tall.


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[Shoebox]

Correct, I got a 9” for my Mondo. Should be the same riser but I would look on amazon & confirm before ordering. They have a 12” one that you could try first & then cut it to size if it’s to tall.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkDo the base mounting holes match those on the Mondo?

[RC_Hinojosa]

Do the base mounting holes match those on the Mondo?

Yep, the mounting holes match. Here is the link to the 12" riser....might wanna start with that and cut as needed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXNER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Sx5jzbEFRJ5T3

[Shoebox]

Yep, the mounting holes match. Here is the link to the 12" riser....might wanna start with that and cut as needed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXNER/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Sx5jzbEFRJ5T3Thanks for the link!

[KnoxMojo]

How hard were the factory bolts or screws to break free from the deck? Is this like a 2 beer job or pack a lunch to get everything taken off then mounted back up and installed?

[z28ke]

It shouldn’t be too hard since the boat isn’t old. I helped replace the riser on my soon to be father in laws older chaparral last summer and the two front screws were in threaded inserts, corrosion over the years had seized them up good. I brought up a micro torch and a big snap on screwdriver and got them out. All other screws were in the wood and came right out. This was a worst case scenario and it still only took a few minutes.

On a side note I just ordered this for our max that’s on order:

Garelick/Eez-In 75635:01 Blue Water Adjustable Height Ribbed Series Positive Pin Lock Pedestal - 12" - 17" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IR20YW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zsi7AbFJQRFEC

When I’m towing I want to be able to see over the 5% tinted windshield without using the seat bolster, and this is adjustable so the fiancé can find a setting she likes as well. On my old boat I’d end up sitting on the bolster but hunched over (since there wasn’t any back support) which would kill my back after a while.

[LAwake]

I got the new 12” seat riser installed. I ordered it direct on Amazon. The stock Helix seat is 9” if anyone needed to know.27036

[Shoebox]

What are you going to do with the 9" one you took off?

[KnoxMojo]

The 9" base is stock from the factory. I ordered one then returned it for the 15". I would have went adjustable height model, but figured my flip up bolster was just as good.

[LAwake]

What are you going to do with the 9" one you took off?
Not sure, it’s in the 12” box right now just siting in the garage. It’s brand new as I’ve only had the boat a little over a month.

[LAwake]

The 9" base is stock from the factory. I ordered one then returned it for the 15". I would have went adjustable height model, but figured my flip up bolster was just as good.
Yea I wasn’t sure how tall stock was before I ordered the new one bc the boat wasin storage. I knew it was 7-9” so I went with 12”. I’ll see how it works out today and then decide if I need to go taller. I’m thinking with the additional 3” plus flip up it should be on the money.

[Shoebox]

Not sure, it’s in the 12” box right now just siting in the garage. It’s brand new as I’ve only had the boat a little over a month.Interested in selling it? I'm pretty sure my Mondo seat base is maybe 6" at most.

[KnoxMojo]

I'll sell mine, make me an offer plus shipping and it's yours.

[Shoebox]

I need to measure my current one to be sure. I'm out of town til Wednesday so I'll do that as soon as I get home.

How much do you think shipping will be? Zip 83835.

[KnoxMojo]

I'm not sure man, I'm 37934. Wouldn't think more than $10 or so.

[moombahighrider]

I also have a 9” brand new sitting in my garage, if anyone else reading this is interested and wants it.