{"product_id":"springfield-taper-lock-power-rise-boat-seat-pedestal","title":"Springfield Taper-Lock Power-Rise Adjustable Boat Seat Pedestal","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Springfield Taper-Lock Power-Rise is an adjustable-height boat seat pedestal that spans 22-1\/2 to 29-1\/2 inches on a 2-3\/8 inch anodized aluminum post. It's the pedestal that turns one seat into two positions, sit-down helm or stand-up leaning post, and it ships with the seat mount already on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wished your helm seat could do double duty, this is the part that makes it happen. The Springfield Taper-Lock Power-Rise pedestal adjusts through a full range, from a seated 22-1\/2 inches up to a stand-up 29-1\/2 inches. You unlock the post, let it rise, set your height, and the Taper-Lock grabs it and holds. One seat, and now you can run seated in a chop or stand up and lean into it when you want eyes over the bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post is 2-3\/8 inch anodized aluminum, which is the size most factory boat bases are cut for. Anodizing gives the aluminum a hard silver surface that shrugs off spray a lot better than bare metal. It builds to ABYC Code H-31 B, the standard your surveyor and your insurance company both like to see on seating hardware. The seat mount comes attached, so a standard boat seat with a common swivel bolt pattern drops right on with four bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see these go into 17 to 22 foot center consoles more than anything else. That's the boat where one helm seat has to be a leaning post at trolling speed and a real chair on the run home. The Power-Rise action does the heavy lifting so you're not wrestling the post up by hand every time. The Taper-Lock is the piece that matters once you're set, because a locking taper doesn't creep or spin the way a friction collar can when you hit a wake. It's just as at home on an aluminum fishing boat or a pontoon helm, anywhere you'd rather have one adjustable seat than a fixed low chair and a separate lean bar taking up deck space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few honest notes from installs. This post is at its stiffest down in the seated range, and it'll flex a little more when you run it all the way out to 29-1\/2 inches in rough water. That's normal for any tall single post, and most folks who run standing keep it a notch or two below full extension for that reason. Check your existing base too. This is the 2-3\/8 inch post, so if your boat came with a wider 2-7\/8 inch base you'll want to match the base to the post rather than force a fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat mount uses a standard swivel bolt pattern that lines up with most marine seats, but bolt patterns do vary between seat makers. It's worth setting your seat on the plate and confirming the holes before you drill anything. And if you're mounting the base into the deck fresh, plan on stainless deck screws or lag bolts sized for your deck thickness rather than trusting whatever short hardware happens to be in the parts bin. A seat pedestal takes real load when someone drops into it, so the deck anchor is not the place to cut corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is simple. Rinse the post with fresh water after salt runs and wipe it down, and give the moving section an occasional shot of dry lube so it keeps rising smoothly. Anodized aluminum holds up well, but salt left sitting on any post will eventually work into the sliding fit, so a quick rinse is cheap insurance. Do that and this pedestal will outlast a couple of seats bolted on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line, if you want one helm seat that works both seated and standing without buying two chairs, the Springfield Taper-Lock Power-Rise is the pedestal that gets you there. It's built to a recognized safety code, it's finished for life on the water, and it comes ready to bolt a seat on and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdjustable post height from 22-1\/2 to 29-1\/2 inches, one seat covers both seated helm and stand-up leaning positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower-Rise action helps the post lift smoothly so you're not muscling it up by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTaper-Lock mechanism grips the post so it won't creep or spin when you hit a wake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-3\/8 inch post diameter matches the most common factory boat seat bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnodized aluminum construction sheds salt spray and resists corrosion out on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt to ABYC Code H-31 B, the recognized standard for marine seating hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeat mount comes attached, ready for a standard swivel bolt pattern seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilver anodized finish that stays clean-looking season after season\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 is the height range on this pedestal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt adjusts from 22-1\/2 inches at the low, seated setting up to 29-1\/2 inches for a stand-up leaning position. That range lets one seat work both as a helm chair and a lean post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this fit my boat's existing seat base?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe post is 2-3\/8 inches in diameter, which is the most common size on factory boats. If your boat came with a 2-3\/8 inch base you're set. If you've got a wider 2-7\/8 inch base, match the base to the post rather than forcing the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the seat mount come with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The seat mount is attached to the pedestal, so a standard marine seat with a common swivel bolt pattern bolts right on with four bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does Taper-Lock do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTaper-Lock is the locking system that holds your set height. A locking taper grips the post so it won't slowly creep down or spin under you the way a plain friction collar sometimes can in rough water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is Power-Rise?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePower-Rise is the assisted lift action. When you unlock the post it helps raise the upper section smoothly instead of making you pull the whole thing up by hand every time you change height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it built to a marine safety standard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, it's built to ABYC Code H-31 B, the recognized standard for boat seating hardware. That's the kind of spec a surveyor and an insurer both like to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the post flex when it's fully extended?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAny tall single post moves a little at full height in a chop, and this one is stiffest down in the seated range. Most folks who run standing keep it a notch or two below the full 29-1\/2 inches, which firms it right up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of hardware should I use to mount the base to my deck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse stainless deck screws or lag bolts sized for your actual deck thickness. 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