Seat pedestal stuck.

[killdeer]

The rear deck seat pedestal is stuck in the base any trick to get it out? I can’t even twist it.

[CRANKINSMALLIES]

pipe wrench works for mine

[MikeT1973]

Good luck. You may want to search the threads. Unfortunately this is a common problem

[kcg202champ]

Had the same problem with my 202... i used alil wd40 or PB blaster around the base of the pedestal, let it soak in for a few and then take a big pipe wrench and start twisting the pedestal back and forth

[grout-scout]

Mine took a sawzall, hammer & chisel to remove.

[Tx Champ]

If you can get it to move with a strap wrench, that is the damage free solution. If you have to resort to a pipe wrench, I'd use the longest one you can get your hands on and wrap a couple of layers of duct tape around it to try & protect as much as possible. The PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench may help. I'm not a WD-40 fan. Once you get it out, get you a flap sander. I use a DeWalt DAFE1F1810, 2"x1" 180 grit and work the insert over for a free (not loose or sloppy) fit. Use some steel wool or Scotch Brite to polish the bottom of the pedestal and remove any crud that might be there. I also use Liquid Wrench Dry Lube on both the base and pedestal.

Good Luck!

[Spencer88]

Pipe wrench should work.

[killdeer]

Thanks for all the tips . Pipe wrench and brake cleaner did the trick!

[Lea]

Now, don't leave it in when you get off water. If you take them out after every trip, you won't have any issues.

[Tx Champ]

Thanks for all the tips . Pipe wrench and brake cleaner did the trick!

Hope you didn't really gouge it up removing it, they are no longer available. Use the flap sander I referenced above and you can releave the insert enough to really help with removal in the future.

[killdeer]

Not really couple small scratches. I can get it painted . Don’t like seats on th decks.

[BigMouth]

A different method . . .

[Royjulius]

I sanded the paint off the base of the post and disabled the latch. I always leave my seats in, and when I want them out they come right out. The paint grips the plastic in the holes.