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Specialty Marine RPS Cushion for 1991 17' Montauk - Any Good?
HBeric	#1  Posted on 08/12/14 - 9:25 PM
Member Posts: 18 Comments: 0 Joined: 05/10/14	My RPS cushion needs replacement, and I have been looking at the one that Specialty Marine sells for about $200. Do any of you have any experience with this item? If so, how is it in terms of quality, durability, etc? Does it look OEM? I am trying to keep my Montauk as original as possible.
gary0319	#2  Posted on 08/12/14 - 10:56 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 218 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/25/12	I recently purchased a complete set of cushions for my 1998 Dauntless.from Specialty Marine. They are a most accommodating company to deal with and the cushions are a good match to the original OEM ones. I've only had the cushions on for about 6 months so I can't speak to their durability, so far they seem great. See my personal page for pics. 1998 Dauntless 15 - 1998 Mercury 60
mtown	#3  Posted on 08/13/14 - 4:59 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 613 Comments: 5 Joined: 07/06/08	I bought one and was disappointed that the attachment is simply 8 screws from the underside [not bolts as original]. You are only screwing to 1/2" plywood at the bottom of the cushion. I was extremely careful and did not use a power tool as I was worried about stripping out the plywood. Second time I used the boat 3 of the 8 screws were rolling around on deck. I called and was told that the reason that they do not install the barbed threaded inserts as original is that there are different patterns. Seemed like a reasonable explanation and they were pleasant and prompt to deal with.
Phil T	#4  Posted on 08/13/14 - 5:36 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	For the matching cushion, contact Tena at Anderson's. They have been making high quality cushions for Boston Whalers for over a dozen years. If you want OEM quality, go with Anderson's. Click on the Sponsor link on the right sidebar for contact information. While Specialty makes a good product, it is at a lower price point. You may have to replace it in a few years.
jvz	#5  Posted on 08/13/14 - 10:52 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 215 Comments: 10 Joined: 03/16/07	Not even close...As Phil mentioned,Anderson's. I'm going on 7 years on all my cushions and they are still in great shape. They have the OEM material.
Marko888	#6  Posted on 08/13/14 - 12:31 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 413 Comments: 10 Joined: 05/26/08	I have a Specialty Marine RPS base on my 18. I would not buy another, as the Anderson's Cooler seat cushion we have is much much nicer. I'd recommend the higher quality choice.
todd12	#7  Posted on 08/13/14 - 1:22 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 220 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/27/06	I have bought 2 seats and a entire RPS. I am satisfied with the quality. The oldest seat is about 3 or 4 years old and has held up fine. My boat stays under a shelter. I went with the off white version, because it matched my painted interior better. If the price is close then I would go with the best product . Good Luck Edited by todd12 on 08/13/14 - 1:28 PM Todd