codcatcher3000
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heard summit about if u set the back rest on its highest setting this could lead to added pressure on the fixings? and cause the box to crack? is this common ?
backrest conversion issue
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back rest
back rest
according to template i got with my backrest , it says offer template against hinge of box. centralise using the box mould line . tape in position top and bottom.
then mark with sharp point and driill
it says nothing about hi and low and mark
so unless breakaway have changed instrucions since i got mine, there is only one position you can put it, have anthor look and double check mate hope that helps mate
back rest
according to template i got with my backrest , it says offer template against hinge of box. centralise using the box mould line . tape in position top and bottom.
then mark with sharp point and driill
it says nothing about hi and low and mark
so unless breakaway have changed instrucions since i got mine, there is only one position you can put it, have anthor look and double check mate hope that helps mate
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david.northeast
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Mines the same as wacos
you could be right but he did say set the back rest not adjust it, but if he did mean that it should not make any difference as i often raise the backrest when sittin and mine is still ok and as most lads know m i am no light weight
Ah right.
Mine was already converted when I got it so don't know about how its originally attached or owt.
Looking at the whole setup, it looks pretty solid, and if anything, the backrest tube might bend before the box cracks.
I'm certainly not going to put it thru any destructive testing to find out
Mine was already converted when I got it so don't know about how its originally attached or owt.
Looking at the whole setup, it looks pretty solid, and if anything, the backrest tube might bend before the box cracks.
I'm certainly not going to put it thru any destructive testing to find out
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david.northeast
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If that is the case it wouldnt really have been designed to do that the square plates that marry up with the red hinges should sort the stress problem out
I always move it up and lean back of the rest and never had bother with mine
I always move it up and lean back of the rest and never had bother with mine
Mad as a fish
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Never a true word spoken I cant get on the end of the pier when you are on
bushwacker
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Rust
Rust
should nuts and bolts rust mine have :question:
Rust
should nuts and bolts rust mine have :question:
<(Andy2009)>
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Never a true word spoken I cant get on the end of the pier when you are on
Playing it a bit cheeky there matey...
codcatcher3000
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cheers for the reply guys to be honest i need to lose weight so i can fit into my floaty suit ...and when i do get round to sitting on the box for more than 30 seconds a session ill just not set it to high and job should be a good un...just hope this £3 shakespeare box i bought will handle the strain.
Mad as a fish
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I sure Bob will know I am only pulling his leg Andy.Playing it a bit cheeky there matey...
Ian Alexander
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Tacklebox with Breakaway Carry/backrest Conversion.
Tacklebox with Breakaway Carry/backrest Conversion.
Never heard of a problem or any issues with this bit of standard sea anglers kit.I use the Beta box with the Breakaway conversion like just about every sea angler in the country,mine still in hard use today must be 20 years old,battered, rusted roofing bolt fixings and all for most of that time,now ripped shoulder pads on the straps, and it just go s on doing its job it was made for year in year out.
Solid,almost total waterproof protection for your tackle and reasonably comfortable means to carry it around anywhere any distance,with a seat besides when things are slow in a session to sit down.Got to be in the top five of all time neccessary must have,useful items, innovations invented ever for all sea anglers,cant fault it.So would not worry about stories of it falling apart in to much of a hurry.
Tacklebox with Breakaway Carry/backrest Conversion.
Never heard of a problem or any issues with this bit of standard sea anglers kit.I use the Beta box with the Breakaway conversion like just about every sea angler in the country,mine still in hard use today must be 20 years old,battered, rusted roofing bolt fixings and all for most of that time,now ripped shoulder pads on the straps, and it just go s on doing its job it was made for year in year out.
Solid,almost total waterproof protection for your tackle and reasonably comfortable means to carry it around anywhere any distance,with a seat besides when things are slow in a session to sit down.Got to be in the top five of all time neccessary must have,useful items, innovations invented ever for all sea anglers,cant fault it.So would not worry about stories of it falling apart in to much of a hurry.
Mad as a fish
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where did you get the stainless ones from mate
the backrest tightener bolts on mine are well gone rusted beyond repair shud i snap em off and can ya get some replacements ohhhhhhh me backs killing iz
tried all over for replacement nuts and bolts but was not able to get exact sizw only some slightly smaller or slightly bigger, but i think you can get replacments direct from breakaway
Ian Alexander
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Hello lads,
I got my replacement bolts from ebay, M5 dome head allen bolts, like these m5 x 30 stainless button head screw allen bolts x 10 | eBay
The square nuts I had to make myself from some stainless plate that I cut the squares out of and drilled and tapped.
I suppose that you could use normal washers and nuts but I'm a bit of a fanny with things like this so I made them. I'm an engineer also, so it wasn't a problem.
The normal bolts do the job well enough but I had cracked a seatbox and wanted to remove the back rest to fit it to a new and had a right game on to get the corroded bolts off, they had been on for a lot of years.
I have made a couple of mods to my box's, (I have a box I use at home and one I leave at the caravan), If I get the chance I'll put a picture or two up on this thread.
Regards Ian
I got my replacement bolts from ebay, M5 dome head allen bolts, like these m5 x 30 stainless button head screw allen bolts x 10 | eBay
The square nuts I had to make myself from some stainless plate that I cut the squares out of and drilled and tapped.
I suppose that you could use normal washers and nuts but I'm a bit of a fanny with things like this so I made them. I'm an engineer also, so it wasn't a problem.
The normal bolts do the job well enough but I had cracked a seatbox and wanted to remove the back rest to fit it to a new and had a right game on to get the corroded bolts off, they had been on for a lot of years.
I have made a couple of mods to my box's, (I have a box I use at home and one I leave at the caravan), If I get the chance I'll put a picture or two up on this thread.
Regards Ian
codcatcher3000
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why did the seat box crack?? was this related to the back rest conversion ?
