Mods to Eskimo Quickflip II

[IcemanMN]

I just bought a Eskimo Quickflip II this year. I wasn't really liking the bench seat, has anyone replaced it with a swivel seat like I've seen on other brands of portables?

And is it possible to put the canopy and all on a deeper sled?

[live_2_fish]

I didn't like the bench seat either so I put in a boat seat. It turned out pretty nice.

[knoppers]

not sure about the seats, but I have the grand caravan becuase it came with a much deeper sled, in fact bigger and deeper than the otter lodge. since the caravan is a three man house, I wouldn't think yours would fit. otter may make a deeper sled for your canopy.

[Mr. Pike1]

Eskimo introduced the pro series this year. The bench is very comforatable and also the bottom bench fold up and down in sections. I have the QF II and have been trying to see if I order just the new bench to replace or I may sell my existing and get new pro series.

The Fleet in my area had a pro 350 set up to test out the new seats.

[jbird68]

I was planning on doing a storage/deck modification to my HT Iceman Express. But the sled is too shallow to build a deck inside of it. It wouldn't have the height to store anything like a depth finder or a heater. Plus the weight would be more than I would like to pull behind me. I did buy a $12 folding stadium seat and a boat seat swivel and bolt it onto the padded seat of my HT Fish-N-Seat ice fishing bucket. Now my seat is padded, has a back and it swivels. I can also put my catch in there. I am going to add runners to the bottom though.

[live_2_fish]

jbird I see you are a life member to NAFC. I am also a life member.

[Harv]

I too own a QFII and wondered the same thing, taking out the bench for swivel seats. Although I think the bench is plenty comfortable...I think the seats would be nicer.

I'm always interested in seeing what others do to modify their house. Obviously if it's a QFII

[outdoor ran]

I kinda like the bench seat but then again its more convenient for me with the 2 boys. How much do you guys use your wind bars? My plastic c clips have all broke from the cold.

[JohnMickish]

I like my bench seat as well, it gives me a nice place to set up the TV!

I would think if you want to get rid of it just take the cushion and backrest off and mount your boat seat to the frame.

[bigb56303]

i broke one of my clips last year and i went to sprtsmans ware house and they gave me acouple of them for nuthin, you could check any sproting good store and probably get them for =cheap or free

[Mr. Pike1]

MNFishing, Make a run to the fleet in North St. Paul or I would guess any of them and have a seat in the new Eskimo pro series. The bench seats are a fantastic upgrade. More cusion and fold in three sections.

[JohnMickish]

I've looked at that new seat and it's by far the best. I really like the lifting bottom. I get to Fleet Farm pretty often and always check out the fishing stuff. An upgrade for my QFII would be cool.

[walldoggie]

Well I didnt do a swivel seat mod yet!!! I just recently bought mine a month ago and figured i would go a season and see how i liked the bench seat. But here is what i have done so far i will post pictures as it is a lot easier then typing it all out.