Springfield Marine Pedestals - Spring Lock

Springfield Marine's Spring-Lock line is one of the best-known adjustable seat pedestal families in recreational and fishing boats. If you want a seat that moves between sitting and standing positions with a touch of a lever, these Springfield Marine Spring-Lock pedestals are built for that job. This page focuses on the Spring-Lock power-rise posts specifically. To see everything the company makes, from helm chairs to table pedestals, visit the full Springfield Marine brand page, or browse the wider Pedestals - Spring Lock category to compare other makers.

How Spring-Lock Power-Rise Works

Springfield's Spring-Lock power pedestals use a design built around compressed gas to adjust the height of the post. Instead of pulling pins or loosening clamps, the operator lifts or pushes an activator handle and the post rises or lowers smoothly. That makes it easy to move from a seated casting position to a perched, leaning position while keeping both hands free for the rod, the throttle or the wheel.

The posts are polished stainless steel, a practical choice for a component that spends its life exposed to spray and humidity. At the top, a cast aluminum swivel with a 3-degree tilt rotates a full 360 degrees, so the seat or leaning post can face the action in any direction.

Two Heights for Different Uses

The Spring-Lock power-rise range comes in two main heights, which suit different seating styles:

• Sit-down pedestal (13-1/2" to 20"): Intended for conventional seated use, though it can also serve as a leaning post. It is rated ABYC Class H-31 B for fishing-only applications.
• Stand-up pedestal (22-1/2" to 29-1/2"): Raises the seat to a perch height for fishing from a standing or semi-standing posture. Seat mounts on this model are die cast aluminum with a black powder coat finish, and the post is rated ABYC B.

Matching the pedestal height to your deck, console and seat thickness is the most important step. Seat mounts and seat thickness add height on top of the post's stated range, so allow for that when planning for sightlines and leg room.

Base Compatibility

These power-rise posts are designed to be used with any non-locking Spring-Lock base, which is sold separately. The posts slide into the base and can be removed when you want to clear the deck for casting room, storage or trailering. Because both the base and the post follow the same Spring-Lock system, you can add a second post later or move a seat between mounting locations without replacing the entire setup.

Why Springfield Marine in This Category

Springfield is a long-established name in boat seating and seat hardware, with a catalog that spans fishing seats, helm seating, slides, swivels and pedestal systems. That breadth shows in the Spring-Lock design: the pedestal, base, swivel and seat mount are engineered to work together, and the company publishes guidance on topics such as ABYC compliance in marine seating. For anglers, the combination of gas-assisted adjustment, 360-degree rotation and corrosion-resistant construction is the draw.

Shopping Tips

• Confirm you already have, or plan to buy, a compatible non-locking Spring-Lock base.
• Choose sit-down or stand-up height based on how you fish and how much clearance you have under helm or console overhead.
• Check the ABYC rating against your intended use, especially for fishing-only classifications.
• Consider rinsing the post with fresh water after saltwater trips to keep the polished finish looking good.