{"product_id":"springfield-12-way-trac-lock-seat-slide-short-handle","title":"Springfield 12-Way Trac-Lock Seat Slide, Short Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Springfield 12-Way Trac-Lock slide turns a fixed helm seat into one you can dial in. Pull the short handle, slide the seat fore or aft, and it locks in one of twelve positions. Built from E-coated steel to shrug off salt and spray, and made to pair with your Springfield Trac-Lock post. Simple, tough, and exactly what a long day at the wheel needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Springfield 12-Way Trac-Lock Slide is the part that turns a fixed helm seat into one you can actually dial in. It mounts between a Springfield Trac-Lock post and the underside of your seat, and it gives you twelve locking positions of fore-and-aft travel. Pull the short handle, slide the seat where you want it, let go, and it locks. That's the whole idea. Simple, and exactly what you want when you're running the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnybody who's spent a long day at the helm knows how much seat position matters. Too far back and you're stretching for the wheel. Too far forward and your knees are jammed under the dash. With twelve stops across the slide's travel, you can find the spot where your feet reach the deck, your hands fall on the wheel and throttle, and you can see over the bow. And when a taller buddy takes the wheel, one pull of the handle resets it for them in a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slide is built from E-coated steel, and that coating earns its keep out on the water. E-coat lays down an even, sealed layer across every edge and corner of the steel, the exact spots where spray and salt love to start rust. It's the kind of corrosion protection you want on any metal part that lives on a boat. You're not going to baby this thing, and you shouldn't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the short-handle version, so the release lever sits tight to the slide body. That's the one you want when clearance under the seat is tight, or when a longer handle would catch on a companion seat, a leaning post, or the edge of the console. It works the same as the long-handle slide, just with a more compact throw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is straightforward as long as you're running the Trac-Lock system. This slide is made to pair with a Springfield Trac-Lock post, so the bolt pattern and the lock geometry line up the way they should. It measures 7-1\/4 inches long by 13 inches wide by 3 inches tall, so check that against your post top and seat base before you order. If you're replacing a worn slide on an existing setup, match it to the Trac-Lock hardware you already have and you're good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll see slides like this on center consoles, walkarounds, pontoons, and cuddy cabins, basically any boat with a pedestal helm seat. It works just as well on a companion seat as it does at the helm. Fishing all day and want to swing your seat back to work a rod? Slide it back. Docking and need to be right up on the wheel? Slide it forward. The twelve-position lock means you're not stuck choosing between two compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling it is a job most boaters can handle in an afternoon. The slide sandwiches between the seat post and the seat base and bolts to each. Get the hardware snug, cycle the handle a few times to make sure the lock engages cleanly at every position, and check that the seat doesn't creep under load. If you're upgrading from a fixed mount, this is one of the highest-value comfort changes you can make for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance is about what you'd expect, which is almost nothing. Rinse the moving parts when you rinse the rest of the boat, and hit the rails with a shot of dry lubricant once a season to keep the action smooth. The E-coat handles the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries an ABYC Class H-31 AD rating, a designation under the American Boat and Yacht Council standards the marine industry builds to. In plain terms, it's engineered for boat-seat duty rather than repurposed from general furniture hardware. For a helm or companion seat that takes real load and real vibration season after season, that's worth having. Install it once, and you stop thinking about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwelve locking positions of fore-and-aft travel to dial in helm seat position\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort release handle for a compact throw where clearance under the seat is tight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eE-coated steel construction seals every edge against salt and spray corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs directly with Springfield Trac-Lock posts for correct bolt pattern and lock geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 7-1\/4 in L x 13 in W x 3 in H footprint under the seat base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eABYC Class H-31 AD rated to a recognized marine seating standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne-pull handle release resets seat position in seconds for a different operator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks at the helm or on a companion seat across consoles, pontoons, walkarounds, and cuddy cabins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Springfield Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the 12-Way Trac-Lock slide actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt gives your helm seat fore-and-aft adjustment. Mounted between a Trac-Lock post and the seat, it offers twelve locking positions so you can slide the seat forward or back and lock it where it feels right. Pull the handle to release, slide, and let go to lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eE-coated steel. The E-coat seals an even layer over every edge and corner of the steel, which is where corrosion usually starts on a boat. It's built to hold up to salt and spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit any seat post?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's made to pair with a Springfield Trac-Lock post, so the bolt pattern and lock geometry match. The slide measures 7-1\/4 inches long by 13 inches wide by 3 inches tall, so check that against your post top and seat base before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the short handle and the long handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFunction is the same. The short handle sits tighter to the slide body with a more compact throw, which is what you want when clearance under the seat is tight or a longer handle would catch on a nearby seat or the console edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does ABYC Class H-31 AD mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eABYC is the American Boat and Yacht Council, the group that sets the safety standards the marine industry builds to. The rating tells you this slide is engineered for boat-seat duty rather than repurposed from general furniture hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures 7-1\/4 inches in length, 13 inches in width, and 3 inches in height. That's a compact footprint that tucks between the post top and the seat base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it on a companion seat, not just the helm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It works on any pedestal seat with a Trac-Lock post, so a companion seat gets the same fore-and-aft adjustment as the helm seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow hard is it to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost boaters can handle it in an afternoon. The slide sandwiches between the seat post and the seat base and bolts to each. Snug the hardware, cycle the handle to confirm the lock engages at every position, and check that the seat doesn't creep under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I maintain it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAlmost nothing to it. Rinse the moving parts when you rinse the boat, and hit the rails with dry lubricant once a season to keep the action smooth. The E-coat takes care of corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the manufacturer part number?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is Springfield Marine part number 1100318, UPC 038132193185. 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