Seat riser with Bbbbb Bounce

[Spud]

This project has been on our to do list for 3 plus years since first purchasing this 2008 SANTE.

I’ve always thought this era of 210 needed the seat higher especially for those vertically challenged or even more so for the times when the boat is ballasted to the max for surfing!

Initially a generic “seat riser” from any number of vendors that sell them was considered however I was never fully convinced of their look and functionality.

Fortunately about two years ago Roswell developed the Roswell RIDE for Invincible boats…. A perfect solution that matched both my functional requirements and the aesthetics I was looking for….. Due Invincible Boats and Roswell having an exclusive use agreement in place for the RIDE system I had to wait another two years before I could start and complete this project.

[NautiqueJeff]

Interesting. So, how does it feel when riding in the boat?

Also, I am moving this to the General Nautique Discussion area since it doesn't fit the GUIDELINES FOR POSTING IN THE RESTORATIONS SECTION.

[Spud]

So we took the boat out and tested the new seat addition today.

I can honestly say I’m more than happy with this modification.

Comfort was great the Roswell RIDE was absorbent of shocks from waves rather than bouncy.

The increased height was spot on … still below the windscreen but high enough to achieve the better view I needed especially when surfing and coming back to fallen riders!

Added bonuses that were not expected…

When the Bass from the stereo hits you really can feel it through the seat of your pants!

No need to ever use the the flip up bolster ever again.

The driving position feels car like so much so that when my partner got to have a drive she initially felt for the pedals in the foot well it felt that natural!

The new slide and swivel that was installed along with the RIDE works perfectly forward / back movement of the seat is now effortless… turning the seat all around is so easy and simple my kids do it for me !

Overall extremely pleased

[NautiqueJeff]

Very cool!

[Scooter G]

That is super slick.
Did I read that correctly, $1395 through roswell.au? It's not a cheap bugger.
I'm not seeing much on it out there for the States yet...
Nice install Spud!

[Spud]

Cheers NautiqueJeff & Scooter G

We are a Roswell reseller here in Australia so it was a no brainer for us to include this on our 210 as it’s already loaded with Roswell and other premium gear.

Honestly I wasn’t sure how it would all turn out as before the RIDE arrived at our shop I had only seen some pictures and videos.

I can’t wait to get other in the seat to give me their honest unbiased take on a “ suspension “ seat in a Wakeboat.

[GMLIII]

I could see this as an option for Nautiques in the future. I very useful add-on to avoid flipping up the bolster seat to the up and down position which can be a pain.

[srock]

Love the concept but I would prefer some vertical adjustment. Not all butts are the same.