TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

• Allsalt Shoxs X8 height-adjust model with standard seat-mounting plate ($2,448.86; allsalt.com)

• Power drill and 3/8-inch drill bit

• Right-angle drill guide ($19.99; harborfreight .com) • 5/32-inch Allen key

• Socket wrench set

• Box/open-end wrench set

• Six 3/8-inch high-strength stainless-steel Allen bolts (length determined by combined thickness of flange, deck, and backing plate or fender washers)

• Six 3/8-inch stainless-steel nylon locking nuts and fender washers

• Marine sealant such as 3M 5200 ($15.99/3-ounce tube; westmarine.com)

• Imtra 81/8-inch nonskid deck plate ($54.99; westmarine.com)

• Medium-strength threadlocker such as Loctite 243

• Marine-Tex to patch previous holes ($18.99/ 2-ounce jar; amazon.com)

• Optional adapter plates as needed (allsalt.com)