silicone sealants do not perform well when submerged in water . I would use a sealant called Vulkem 116. This is often used in pools and other wet areas.

Dave Ansell wrote:

The Wave Pro pedestals remind me of the Shock Master pedestals that were out a few years ago. I think this company has since folded up as I can no longer find their info but their pedestals were in the $150-200 range. I was going to buy one to try but then could not get ahold of them. I like this style because it fits easily in place of a standard pedestal on my tiller steer Alumacraft.

I’ll be curious to hear reports on the Wave Pro’s but not sure I will swing the price.

Dave

I was never able to use the Shockmaster pedestal but I do know they were still using a spring to control the ride, much like the stock so called “air ride pedestals” that many boats have. The Wavepro pedestal is using true air ride technology that you see in things like Supercross bikes, snowmobiles, and off road trucks. I have been running two 16″ Wavepros in my Yar Craft 1785BT for the last 4 years without any problems. I can honestly say I will never own a boat with out them.

You can’t beat a tiller when it comes to boat control.

Thanks for all the info. It sounds like I have all kinds of options.

I have never used the smooth moves or the shock master but I have tested the Wave Pro pedestal and after using the Wave pro for two years I will never go back to a pedestal that uses any sort of spring system.True air ride is the only way to go.