Cup holder install

[dlkhmk]

Couldn't spend the day on the water, but I still spent the day on the boat.

Finally added cup holders. Replaced the rear rod holders with stainless steel cup holders. In the front I added cup holders in the small step next to the fish box. Spent alot of time sitting in the front seat deciding where to install them and finally decided on the step.

Next project will be adding two rod holders to the bow area.

 

[j_shoe99]

Looks good! Gotta link to the holders you bought?

 

[dlkhmk]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/190862482806


Really happy with quality too for not being expensive.

The only thing they came with a foam tape seal which I pulled off and thru away. I used a small bead of silicone to seal them instead.

 

[puzle]

Did you add tubing to have them drain somewhere

 

[dlkhmk]

I did, but I’m not expecting too much water to collect in them since the boat is garage kept all winter and spends most of the summer under a cover. For those occasional times I’m out in the rain I added 3/8” tube with a t- connector and a small shut off valve on the end of the tube. That way I can open the valve and empty any water into a container and not down into the boat. Goal is to keep as much water out of this boat as possible.

Also just a quick note. The step is about 1” thick. 1/4” of fiberglass, then 1/2” of balsa type wood sandwiched between another 1/4” of fiberglass.

I was not aware of any wood being used in our boat so just to be safe I sealed the new raw edge with epoxy to keep it water tight.

 

[Grover70]

What size hole saw did you use there? I think I have the same size cup holders and will be putting them on the console. I like the step location too. Nice placement.

 

[dlkhmk]

My hole saw is 3.5” but the outside diameter was 3.63”. Then I used a drum sanding bit in my drill to go the extra millimeter of diameter needed.

I made a template out of cardboard before, just to make sure everything fit nicely before drilling a huge hole in her.