Buying deck hardware seating covers isn't really about covers-it's about how you want to sit on the water. One option is a steel pedestal that lifts an existing standard boat seat and lets you adjust its height. The other is a set of aluminum folding deck chairs that become the seat itself. The listed prices are far apart: USD 30.99 for the Springfield Marine Economy Adjustable Pedestal, and USD 399.00 for the marine aluminum folding deck chairs.
Quick verdict
If you already have standard boat seats and mainly need an adjustable mount, the Springfield Marine pedestal is the simpler purchase. If you want aluminum deck chairs as the seating itself, and you are comfortable with a used set, the chairs are the pieces to buy.
Comparison
| Product | Listed price | Condition | Notable detail | Listed price bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Marine Economy Adjustable Pedestal For Boat Seat - 12\" to 18 | USD 30.99 | New | Steel construction, E-coat finish, 12\"-18\" adjustment in 2\" increments | |
| boat Marine aluminum folding deck chairs seats | USD 399.00 | Used | Aluminum chairs removed from freshwater-only boat |
Where each product wins
Springfield Marine pedestal: This works best if you want a new, all-steel seat mount with a corrosion-resistant finish. It gives you height control without asking you to replace the seat itself.
Marine aluminum deck chairs: These work best if you want the actual seating piece, not just a mount. The chairs come as a used set, so what is shown is what you get.
Product notes
Springfield Marine Economy Adjustable Pedestal For Boat Seat - 12\" to 18
The Springfield Marine Economy Adjustable Pedestal is built around a simple job: lifting a standard boat seat and adjusting its height. The all-steel construction has an E-coat corrosion-resistant finish, which matters when the mount lives outdoors in marine conditions. It adjusts from 12 to 18 inches in 2-inch increments, and the 7-inch square base gives you a stable attachment point. A five-year warranty is included. The limitation is that this is a seat mount, not a seat. You need a standard boat seat to attach to it, and the height range tops out at 18 inches. If your goal is a new adjustable pedestal for an existing seat, this one provides the complete mounting solution without asking you to replace the seating itself.
Marine Aluminum Folding Deck Chairs
These marine aluminum deck chairs are the option to pick when you want the full seat, not just a mounting system. They are in good used condition and came out of a freshwater-only boat, which is useful context if you want to avoid saltwater exposure. Mounting hardware is only included if it appears in the photos, so the purchase is exactly what is shown. The trade-off is the used condition: this is a project purchase rather than a box-fresh product. If you are looking for ready-to-place deck chairs, these are the seats themselves.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Springfield Marine Economy Adjustable Pedestal if you already own a boat seat and want a new, corrosion-resistant mount. It is the more straightforward project at the lower listed price. Choose the marine aluminum folding deck chairs if you want actual deck chairs and are willing to accept a used set with hardware included only when shown. Those chairs are for people who would rather place seats than install a pedestal.
