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Posted by darrenmolder on 05/12/12 - 3:49 PM

I have been searching the site to locate the console mounted cushioned rod holders for the front of the console to mount above my Yeti to no avail. I have recently replaced the RPS seat with a Specialy Marine cushion and am hoping to find one that would be a close match to either that or the Yeti's cushion which is a little brighter shade of white. Any help in finding a retailer would be appreciated. Thanks, Darren

Edited by darrenmolder on 05/12/12 - 3:50 PM

Posted by Phil T on 05/12/12 - 4:00 PM

Darren -

The original source was Halls Nautical but Lois has retired and closed up shop.

Specialty shows the rod cushions but I can't speak for their color or quality having not purchased from them.
http://www.specialtymarine.com/BOSTON...S-p75.html

Posted by darrenmolder on 05/13/12 - 6:49 AM

Thanks Phil, I will call them on Monday. I didn't realize the cushions and holders were seperate. For some reason I thought they were one unit. Darren

Posted by Phil T on 05/13/12 - 7:34 AM

Darren,

There are two versions of the rod back cushions, depending if you have the rod holders or not. The side flaps are longer to span the rod holders if installed.

The download section has instructions for fabricating the rod holders. There is also a drawing for making the wood cleats for the holders.

Are you looking for just the cushions, do you have the rod holders or looking for them as well?

Posted by darrenmolder on 05/15/12 - 4:22 PM

I will need both, It does not have the rod holders or cushions. After swapping out the old Coleman with a Yeti I thought that they would make a nice addition & keep me from tripping over my rods all the time. Thanks, Darren

Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/15/12 - 4:44 PM

I have never seen separate Rod Holder Cushions without using the Rod Holders for the Montauks and most Outrage models, except for some of the newer Outrages.

The Rod Holders and Rod Holder Cushions were used together, or, the rod holders were used without the cushions..
The cushions could never be used by themselves without modifying them.

Posted by darrenmolder on 05/15/12 - 6:15 PM

Understood, My plan is to obtain both. It appears the rod holders are screwed on from the inside of the console and the cushions snap on to them. Is that correct? Thanks, Darren

Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/15/12 - 6:27 PM

Yes....

Many people just use the Console Rod Holders without the cushions...
Although, cushions are preferable when you have people sitting on the cooler seat....