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Console seat back cushion with integrated rod holders?
gigem	#1  Posted on 10/16/08 - 12:34 PM
Member Posts: 136 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/16/08	I really like the look of this setup. Does anyone have this on their boat? Are they comfortable? Any problems when rods are in the holders? Any visibility problems when driving with rods in front of you like that? Where could I buy these? Thanks! gigem attached the following image: [51.67Kb] Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/16/08 - 12:48 PM
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 10/16/08 - 12:50 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	I had to remove your link as it was not working. There are drawings in the download section so you can build your own or have someone make them for you. Look at the "Console Rod Holders-Teak" http://www.whalercentral.com/download...?cat_id=13 We also have photos in the OEM Parts photo section here: http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=38
Phil T	#3  Posted on 10/16/08 - 12:59 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Gigem - The rod holders with cushions are very prevelant on classic Montauk and Outrage models. Unfortunately they are no longer commercially made. Aftermarket brands may fit but the measurements may be different. I have read/seen a few members fabricate them from stock material. Joe Kriz (I think?) made them at one point. You can download the drawings HERE The cushions are available thru Halls Nautical in the matching fabric/piping. When ordering, state you have the rod holders since the side flaps are longer than the cushions for non-rod holder applications. I think Specialty Marine also carries the cushions if non-OEM materials is desired. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
womms	#4  Posted on 10/16/08 - 7:24 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 122 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/06/08	Fritz, my neighbor has this setup on his Montauk. He told me that he never uses the rod holders because they are in his face while he is driving. And if there are rods in the holders you are unable to sit back on the cooler. I love the look of this setup, but it seems a little unpractical. Now I am just going on what I was told, so I could be completely off base. Great classic look, though. Michael 1989 Outrage 22' Whaler Drive, 2014 Honda 250
Joe Kriz	#5  Posted on 10/16/08 - 7:34 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	I have had this setup on all my Whalers for the last 20 years. The rods never bothered my vision while running. Certainly the reels are in the way if you have passengers that want to sit up there. However you can move the rods to other locations while underway so people can sit up there. Generally, a person either fishes or cruises. If you go cruising, then you won't take along the rods and reels. You never have to put rods up there if you don't want but the cooler with the seat back cushions is great for passengers. I wouldn't be without this option in any of my Whalers.
gigem	#6  Posted on 10/17/08 - 8:12 AM
Member Posts: 136 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/16/08	Good feedback all, thanks!