lap belt positioning

MotorCityOC-1 · Post by **MotorCityOC-1** » Sat Oct 18, 2003 4:38 pm

can anybody help me out with a rough guideline for positioning the attatchment points for my lap belt?

The previous owner must have been shaped differnt from me, but even so, it seems like the belt was placed too far back, so that it would pull my pelvis back towards the inadequate seat back. I am building a higher seat back (5-6") but I still don't think I want to be pulled backwards, away from the bulkhead. I am also concerned about the possibility of my weenie getting smushed.

My inclination is to position the belt so that it sits pretty much perpendicular to my thighs, right at the very tops of my thighs, so that I am being pushed straight down into the pedestal.

I know some of this is personal preference, but what have you all tried? Also, I could use a clue about hip pad positioning.

Thanks,

Kevin

Aric · Post by **Aric** » Sat Oct 18, 2003 11:21 pm

Kevin

I've always used the seat bolt holes on my conversions, for both the lap belt and cutting board hip pads. on boats that cutting boards dont fit, I just shape blocks of foam and glue them to the cockpit rim in a comfortable spot. for lap belts I find that having the buckle offset to one side is much more comfortable.

Aric

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Oct 23, 2003 7:21 am

I always try to have the belt positioned so that it just presses straight down, not to the back. You might have to have a stiff drink and pull out the power drill to add a couple new holes, if the old seat bolt and thigh brace holes won't do the job. Be sure to use some decent sized washers to support the bolts, or you might crack the plastic during use.

james