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saumon posted 06-04-2014 04:23 PM ET (US)
I always found it odd that BW didn't provide a way to lock the RPS in the forward position so it could be used as a temporary leaning post. I sometimes use it that way but it will flip backwards at the slightest bump.
I was looking for a way to lock it in the forward position that can be fully removeable and that didn't involve any drilling in the original parts. Here's what I've done:
I bought a hinged 7/8" I.D. rail fitting and a spring-loaded 1/4" safety pin then I found a few inches of some scrap aluminum flat bar (1 3/16" x 1/4"), all for under $20.
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_110032.jpg
Because the fitting is meant to be used with a screw, you need to drill the tapered side with a 1/4" drill bit.
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_123625.jpg
I then position the fitting on the front RPS rail, when flipped forward, so the holes fit just under the rectangular starboard (or wood) piece, by inserting the pin through the holes
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_131118.jpg
I removed one of the RPS lower bolts and drilled a 1/4" hole at the end of the flat bar, inserted it through the bolt then measured to cut it at the right lenght and drilled the second hole through the ones of the fitting. The flat bar rest behind the fitting and, when you insert the pin, it goes through the fitting, then the bar and under the RPS piece
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_144403.jpg
When returning to the normal backward position, it does not bind or scratch anything and the pin can be inserted in the fitting
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_144428.jpg
I've tested it in running conditions and found it strong enough only on one side that I didn't need one for the other side.
jimh posted 06-05-2014 01:00 AM ET (US)
Ingenious solution to the problem!
andygere posted 06-05-2014 04:30 PM ET (US)
Brilliant! I made a set of webbing straps for the purpose, but I like your solution much better. Simple, clean and easy to make, with no permanent damage to the seat.
deepwater posted 06-07-2014 10:53 PM ET (US)
I used a bungee cord from the top handle down to the tank tie down

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Author	Topic: Lockable old-style RPS
saumon	posted 06-04-2014 04:23 PM ET (US) I always found it odd that BW didn't provide a way to lock the RPS in the forward position so it could be used as a temporary leaning post. I sometimes use it that way but it will flip backwards at the slightest bump. I was looking for a way to lock it in the forward position that can be fully removeable and that didn't involve any drilling in the original parts. Here's what I've done: I bought a hinged 7/8" I.D. rail fitting and a spring-loaded 1/4" safety pin then I found a few inches of some scrap aluminum flat bar (1 3/16" x 1/4"), all for under $20. http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_110032.jpg Because the fitting is meant to be used with a screw, you need to drill the tapered side with a 1/4" drill bit. http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_123625.jpg I then position the fitting on the front RPS rail, when flipped forward, so the holes fit just under the rectangular starboard (or wood) piece, by inserting the pin through the holes http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_131118.jpg I removed one of the RPS lower bolts and drilled a 1/4" hole at the end of the flat bar, inserted it through the bolt then measured to cut it at the right lenght and drilled the second hole through the ones of the fitting. The flat bar rest behind the fitting and, when you insert the pin, it goes through the fitting, then the bar and under the RPS piece http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_144403.jpg When returning to the normal backward position, it does not bind or scratch anything and the pin can be inserted in the fitting http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/20140604_144428.jpg I've tested it in running conditions and found it strong enough only on one side that I didn't need one for the other side.
jimh	posted 06-05-2014 01:00 AM ET (US) Ingenious solution to the problem!
andygere	posted 06-05-2014 04:30 PM ET (US) Brilliant! I made a set of webbing straps for the purpose, but I like your solution much better. Simple, clean and easy to make, with no permanent damage to the seat.
deepwater	posted 06-07-2014 10:53 PM ET (US) I used a bungee cord from the top handle down to the tank tie down