Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 130 Super Sport Cooler Seat

Posted by PhilD on 06/27/23 - 4:22 AM
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Just posting this here in case it helps someone in the future.

I recently bought a new 130 Super Sport without the cooler seat or the cushion that goes on top. Since these are dealer installs like a lot of the other options, I went to my local BW dealer to buy all the parts involved. The had the cushion in stock, along with the cleat/bracket but no coolers. They can't get them right now either, due to the "Brunswick hack". The parts guy told me that there is some mention in the system about there being an issue with the cooler they have been using so far (50qt Coleman) but did not elaborate.

Once I had the cleat/bracket and cushion, I went looking for an available cooler that would fit in the space and also be compatible with the stock cushion since it matches their bow cushion.

The only one I could find is the YETI Tundra 35. It's way over-priced and doesn't have a ton of capacity, but it's a perfect fit for the cushion which measures 15" X 20". And the side profile of the cooler is also a perfect match to the cut-out in the cleat.

Unfortunately, the side bracket and bungee cord combo (that comes with the cleat) won't work due to the different handle design of the YETI, so I went with a different style that uses a strap instead -- very similar to the one that holds down the cooler seat in the front of my Montauk.