WTB Fighting Chair Side-Mount Gimbals

Tuna Taxi · 01-29-2008, 08:51 AM

I've got a good fighting chair with POS side gimbals. They are not very sturdy, bind often, and just piss me off each time we use them.

I'm hoping someone has a POS chair in their trash pile with nice salvagable side gimbals. I could use a fighting gimbal for a spare as well, if you've got that too. If anyone has any laying around, let me know. Pics would be helpful.

Thanks.

JD5652 · 01-29-2008, 07:03 PM

Bill-

Who is the manufacturer of your chair??

Tuna Taxi · 01-30-2008, 08:29 AM

Hey JD,

I was hoping you would reply, wanna part out that pretty chair of yours??

The chair was made by The Marine Concept in CT (Clinton, I think). From what I can tell they are either out of business or not making chairs any longer. Instead of cast aluminum, the side gimbals are welded stainless. The pivot tube back to the mounting flange is the POS part, not quality wise - but functionally. It's just a poor design. I'm not looking to replace the existing, but to replace them with a more proven design, especially with regard to pivoting smoothness.

If you know of anyone who has a scrap pile, let me know.

JD5652 · 01-30-2008, 11:04 AM

Bill-

For you...I can let you have the gimbals for only $3000....the rest of the chair is free..

Seriously, I don't know the name Marine Concept in Clinton, CT....however, I'm wondering if they changed their name..... try arrigonidesign.com . They are located in Clinton, CT and do make helm, fighting charis and other fishing/boating items. They are a small shop and do a great job.

Good luck!

CharlieO · 01-30-2008, 09:49 PM

There is a guy in Pennsylvania. Nautical Design I think. I got 2 sets from him last year. THEY WERE NOT CHEAP !!!!!!

frankypettolina · 02-06-2008, 10:42 PM

are you still looking? I think I might have some, they may need a bit of polish, but let me know if ou still ned them.

Tuna Taxi · 02-07-2008, 08:19 AM

Franky,

Yes, I am still looking. If you've got some, let me know. 2 or 4, doesn't matter. It's OK if they need a little TLC, I'm more interested in the strength/function.

Thanks.

Lucky Penny · 03-04-2008, 09:05 AM

Try Sonny Raines at the Jarrett Bay Salvage Store. I think he has some big heavy- duty units , and lots of other chair parts.I think you can e-mail him through Jarrett Bays website.

01-30-2008, 09:49 PM	#5
CharlieO Master Baiter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Odenton MD/OC MD Posts: 45 Credits: 1,480.8 Occupation: Construction Manager	Rod Gimbals for fighting chair There is a guy in Pennsylvania. Nautical Design I think. I got 2 sets from him last year. THEY WERE NOT CHEAP !!!!!! Last edited by CharlieO; 01-30-2008 at 09:52 PM.

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01-29-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
JD5652 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT & MHC Posts: 2,807 Credits: 2,824.2 Occupation: Nuclear Stuff	Bill- Who is the manufacturer of your chair??

01-30-2008, 08:29 AM	#3
Tuna Taxi Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 912 Credits: 1,640.5	Hey JD, I was hoping you would reply, wanna part out that pretty chair of yours?? The chair was made by The Marine Concept in CT (Clinton, I think). From what I can tell they are either out of business or not making chairs any longer. Instead of cast aluminum, the side gimbals are welded stainless. The pivot tube back to the mounting flange is the POS part, not quality wise - but functionally. It's just a poor design. I'm not looking to replace the existing, but to replace them with a more proven design, especially with regard to pivoting smoothness. If you know of anyone who has a scrap pile, let me know.

01-30-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
JD5652 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT & MHC Posts: 2,807 Credits: 2,824.2 Occupation: Nuclear Stuff	Bill- For you...I can let you have the gimbals for only $3000....the rest of the chair is free.. Seriously, I don't know the name Marine Concept in Clinton, CT....however, I'm wondering if they changed their name..... try arrigonidesign.com . They are located in Clinton, CT and do make helm, fighting charis and other fishing/boating items. They are a small shop and do a great job. Good luck!

02-06-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
frankypettolina killing stuff cause it feels good Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OCMD Posts: 2,071 Credits: 4,187.7 Boat: Last Call Home Port: Ocean City, MD Best Catch: triple slam in Venezuela 1997 or 31 sails in a day Mexico 98 Occupation: Marine Surveyor and Charterboat Captain	are you still looking? I think I might have some, they may need a bit of polish, but let me know if ou still ned them.

02-07-2008, 08:19 AM	#7
Tuna Taxi Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 912 Credits: 1,640.5	Franky, Yes, I am still looking. If you've got some, let me know. 2 or 4, doesn't matter. It's OK if they need a little TLC, I'm more interested in the strength/function. Thanks.

03-04-2008, 09:05 AM	#8
Lucky Penny "If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving" Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Harkers Island , NC Posts: 128 Credits: 1,500.0 Boat: Trawler Manatee/Pretty Penny Home Port: Harkers Island Best Catch: Penny Occupation: Relief Captain on Headboat Continental Shelf	Try Sonny Raines at the Jarrett Bay Salvage Store. I think he has some big heavy- duty units , and lots of other chair parts.I think you can e-mail him through Jarrett Bays website.