Measuring Seat Height

Measuring your seat hight helps you compare different seats and systems.

How to measure seat height.

Place a straight edge across the coaming above the seat and measure down into the lowest part of the seat bowl, along the centre line.

Remove the seat and measure to the hull.

Subtract one measurement from the other and you have the seat height including any foam and material thickness. You can now compare seats between similar hulled boats.
Boats vary in draft (depth in the water) this can be as much as 35mm between flatter and narrower hull sections. Your seat height and stability are relevant to the water level.

Paddling Machine Seat

We make seats for the Lawler paddling and slide machines.

  • £90.00

Constructed of additional and stronger veneers than our kayak seats to accommodate machine movement.

Platform Kayak Seat; 147 low
  • Low seat
  • 25 mm high
  • 147mm sub frame width
  • £145.00

The Low seat has a 15mm lower paddling position and is perfect for the paddler that requires more stability.  The seat has 2 height settings and no change of pitch. The seat is located and held onto the boat platform by a front slide track and two rear bolt system.  With forward and backward adjustment of 143mm at 7.5mm increments gives fine adjustment for leg positioning, allows you to achieve your optimum paddling position.  The seat will easily transfer between boats with the same platform fitting.  Changes to the seat set up are quick and easy, even when at the waters edge (no need for a tool kit).

The 147 low seat is suitable for the less stable paddler, used by club starter and novice DW paddlers.

There is a higher seat option which has a 15mm higher paddling position and 5 height adjustments.  Please  see Platform Seat 147  for details.

The 147 seat size platforms are used by Kirton Kayaks and Marsport.

Adjustable Platform Kayak Seat; 183
  • For use in continental made boats
    • £125.00 (without supports)
  • 40mm high for use on Gees platform
    • £145.00

The seat has 5 height and 3 pitch settings and is ideal for the paddler who wants a precision technical setup. The seat is located and held onto the boat platform by a front slide track and two rear bolt system.  With forward and backward adjustment of 143mm at 7.5mm increments gives fine adjustment for leg positioning, allows you to achieve your optimum paddling position. The seat will easily transfer between boats with the same platform fitting. Changes to the seat set up are quick and easy (no need for a tool kit).

Continental made boats usually have a wide platform and require a wider seat sub frame, for use in Nelo, Zastera, Vajda, etc. The aluminium seat supports are custom-made for each make of boat, prices on request.

Platform Kayak Seat; 147
  • Standard seat
  • 40mm high
  • 147mm sub frame width
  • £145.00

The 147mm seat has 5 height and 3 pitch settings and is ideal for the paddler who wants a precision technical setup.  he seat is located and held onto the boat platform by a front slide track and two rear bolt system. With forward and backward adjustment of 143mm at 7.5mm increments gives fine adjustment for leg positioning, allows you to achieve your optimum paddling position. The seat will easily transfer between boats with the same platform fitting. Changes to the seat set up are quick and easy, even when at the waters edge (no need for a tool kit).

There is a lower seat option which has a 15mm lower paddling position. Please see Platform Seat 147 Low for details.

The 147 seat size platforms are used by Kirton Kayaks and Marsport.