Seat Platform
  • K1 Platform
    • £52.80 +
  • K2 Platform
    • £58.60 each

Gees seat platforms are designed with a slide and rear bolt system; the seat is held securely even when the boat is upside down.

The seat adjustment is over 143mm at 7.5mm increments.

Platforms are available from 175mm to 255mm wide for the 147 seats and 215mm to 255mm for the 183 seats. Wider widths are available for larger K2 and K4 kayaks

The choice of platform width is important as the wider the platform the higher the seat. The seat height position is relevant to the water and not the height within the boat. Kayaks vary in draft/displacement by 35mm from the stable racing kayaks to the modern narrow hull sections.

K2 platforms are usually wider and tapered to maintain a level position, custom made for each model of boat and height.

Platforms are easily installed in craft without them (see fitting information).

Helpful hints for installing platforms:

  • Locate platform in front to back position.
  • Level boat then level platform.
  • Apply masking tape to hull around platform glue area.
  • Sand hull to expose fibres and clean surface.
  • Apply masking tape to top edge of platform.
  • Apply glue, work into both surfaces then apply more.
  • Position platform.
  • Place 5kg of weight on the platform to hold it in position, use a flat board along the centre of the platform to spread the weight.
  • Check level.
  • Tidy up glue line.
  • Remove masking tape allow glue to harden over night.

Recommended glue

  • Flexible Polyurethane
  • Soudaflex 40FC Polyurethane Adhesive
  • Sikaflex – 291i marine adhesive / sealant
    • (other makes available)

Seat adjustment:

  • When adjusting position and heights of the seat it might be necessary to
  • slacken thumb nuts to align bolts with holes.
  • Do not over tighten thumb nuts as this will make them much harder to undo.
  • To maintain your Gees seat, dry after use.
Tiller Bar
  • 210mm wide
    • £17.00
  • 280mm wide
    • £18.70

    Tiller Bars are available in two widths: 210mm for racing kayaks and 280mm for touring kayaks.

    Made of hardwood with a drilled system for the rudder wire to be in one continuous length, no joints or fittings to go wrong.

    For positive steering the rudder wires need to be held at maximum width, achieved by our end drilling system.

    A correctly fitted tiller bar can last for over 30years (see fitting below).

    Dimensions, 210 or 280mm wide. Length 350mm x 10mm. Pivot hole for 5mm bolt. Wire holes 3mm.

    Tiller bar fitting

    The tiller bar support should hold the bar at the same level as the footrest slot.

    The wire feeds should be at the same level as the ends of the tiller bar, if not they will pull the bar up or down in the footrest slot creating unnecessary friction and wear.

    When fitted, the tiller bar should move easily from side to side.

    Do not over tighten the pivot bolt as the wood will expand in damp conditions, allow 0.5mm gap.

    Back Footrest Plate
    • £8.80

    The back footrest plate designed for crew boats. The footplate, made from 9mm marine plywood, gives excellent strength and durability. The plate has radius edges for comfort.

    Supplied without bolt holes for positioning on different makes of footrest unit.

    Plywood has good weight to strength ratio, with thermal properties for winter paddling. Dimensions, 266mm x 98mm x 9mm marine plywood.

    Footrest plate fitting:

    • Position the footplate on the footrest carriage.
    • Mark the holes from behind then drill holes in plate.

    It is rarely necessary to countersink the holes, tightening the bolts will draw the bolt heads flush. If fitted this way the plate will remain tight to the carriage.

    Front Footrest Plate
    • £9.40

    The slotted front footrest plate can fit in most makes of racing kayaks. The footplate, made from 9mm marine plywood, gives excellent strength and durability. The 12mm wide tiller bar slot is designed to take our 10mm thick tiller bar. The plate has radius edges for comfort.

    Supplied without bolt holes for positioning on different makes of footrest unit. Plywood has good weight to strength ratio, with thermal properties for winter paddling. Dimensions, 255mm x 98mm x 9mm marine plywood.

    Footrest Plate Fitting

    • Position the footplate on the footrest carriage.
    • Mark the holes from behind then drill holes in plate.

    It is rarely necessary to countersink the holes, tightening the bolts will draw the bolt heads flush. If fitted this way the plate will remain tight to the carriage.