Overview

The Attwood Marine 801 is a replacement insert bushing for LakeSport 3 degree seat mount hardware. It is used in the seat-mount assembly tied to the LakeSport 2-3/8 inch pedestal format, so the key check before ordering is that your boat is already using that mount family and pedestal size.

This is a small service part, but it matters because the seat mount depends on the insert for proper fit inside the assembly. It is the sort of replacement owners look for when an existing LakeSport mount is still worth keeping in service and only the insert needs attention.

Key features

• Replacement insert bushing for Attwood Marine LakeSport 3 degree seat mount hardware
• Referenced for LakeSport seat-mount setups built around a 2-3/8 inch pedestal format
• Service part associated with the 8400 bell insert application
• Useful when the original insert in the mount assembly is worn or damaged and the rest of the seat hardware remains serviceable

Compatibility and fit

Before ordering, match the mount style as well as the brand. This bushing is tied to the LakeSport 3 degree seat-mount setup, not every pedestal or every seat base in the Attwood range. Measure the pedestal format at the mount and confirm that your current hardware uses the 2-3/8 inch arrangement.

This makes sense for boats that already have a LakeSport seating setup at the helm, in the cockpit, or at a fishing station and need the insert rather than a full new mount. It is most useful as a like-for-like repair part where the existing pedestal, bell, and seat mount are already known to match.

Installation and setup

Access to the seat mount is the main part of the job. Once the seat and mount are apart, remove the old insert, clean out any salt, grit, or dried debris inside the mount, and inspect the surrounding bell and pedestal contact surfaces before fitting the new bushing.

On boats that stay outside or see frequent washdowns, it is worth checking the rest of the seat hardware at the same time. Wear in the mount, loosened fasteners, or damage in the pedestal tube can affect how the new insert sits and how the seat feels once everything is back together.