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Central Console Frames for Inflatable Boats.
Invented by BoatsToGo, patent pending! The Central Console
frame for inflatable boats, is based on an adjustable aluminum single-seating platform.
In fact, if steering support arm is removed, this frame can be used exactly same
way as our single seat platform.
The Central console will take riding comfort to the next level and will put you in a total control of your boat. It is similar to the difference between driving a car and riding a bicycle.
After trying this new system, you’ll never go back to a regular plywood bench. Due to the fact that this system is mounted to the floor and not to the boat tubes, vibration and bumps during a choppy ride are significantly reduced.
 Assembly of the complete steering console system, including installation of a rotary steering control is an easy do-it-yourself project.
However, if
DIY projects aren't your strong point, you can take it to the local marine mechanic
or handyman to assemble.
Rotary steering systems are available on-line and in retail marine stores
($119 & up). We recommend UFLEX
Rotary Steering Systems with a 8' to 10' flex cable. You will also need a steering
wheel ($25 & up) and link control steering
arm ($26 & up) specific to your outboard engine to accept a flex cable and to turn the engine right or left. Additional
instruction
for selection and installation of steering system.
 An optional throttle control
box can be attached directly to the aluminum tube by drilling appropriate holes.
 However, the throttle control is optional, because it's easy to change the outboard engine speed by just using the tiller handle.
See pictures and videos below. 90% of the time spent riding, you will be cruising at the same speed. For the most part, you only need to change throttle or reverse when you are leaving from or coming back to the dock, beach, etc. The adjustments in speed can be very easily made with the tiller handle of the outboard engine with a little bit of training. You can always stop the engine
if needed by pulling the lanyard line or pressing the stop button on the tiller handle.
| Holes in the aluminum frames are designed to match 7" economy boat seat pedestals that are sold in many retail stores such as
Kmart,
Wal-Mart and
Outdoor
World. A swivel base and boat fishing chair with back support can easily be installed on top of the boat seat pedestal. |
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An Economy boat seat pedestal retails for around $12, a swivel base costs $8, and fishing chair prices can vary depending on comfort level from $20 to $45. You will also need stainless steel mounting hardware. Bolts with round heads should be inserted in the frame from the bottom up, so that the round head of the bolt touches, but does not scratch the floor.
The adjustable aluminum frame can fit any size boat from the 9.6' SD290 to 16'
SD487 models and many other brands of inflatable boats on the market. It will work with air floor or hard deck boats. Frames will extend from 31" to 44", fitting most boats with interior width between those measurements.
| Installation on plywood deck
boat models. Click to zoom in. |
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| Central Console Frame installed
into smaller SD290 Saturn boat. Click to zoom in. |
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| Central console can be used as a
single-platform frame with steering arm removed. |
The installation of the frame is simple. First, deflate the tubes and simply place the platform inside the boat. Then, push the adjustable components away from each other until the outer sides of the aluminum frame tubes touch the inside of the boat tubes. Finally, tighten the screws and inflate boat tubes to squeeze the seating platform between the boat tubes. For boats with plywood floors, the platform will rest on the stringers.
PLEASE NOTE: seat pedestal, swivel platform, chair and hardware are not included, but can be purchased separately at many retail
stores as Wal-Mart, Kmart or Outdoor World. Rotary steering systems are sold separately in many marine stores including West Marine and on-line. Included is a Central Console Frame as shown
below.
Single-seat adjustable central consoles come
in 2 sizes:
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Large (L) frame will extend from 34" to 44", fitting most boats with interior widths between those
measurements. Will fit Saturn SD260 to SD487.
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Small (SM) frame will extend from
29" to 34", fitting most boats with interior widths between those
measurements. Will fit Saturn SD230 to SD385.
Also available as platform for
1 seats or as platform for 2 seats.
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