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I just checked Lee Tackle's website and they still offer the stright rodholders.Is this what whaler used in some of the RPS s?

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No, Boston Whaler never used Lee's rod holders in their RPS seat backs and they never used a 0 degree Lees rod holder anywhere.

Some owners, like Joe, have installed the Lee's 0 degree rod holder in place of the OE rod holders that came from Whaler.

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Then what was standard in the RPS's.My 1994 17 outrage has pvc.I thought i saw stainless or a metal pair in a few?

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Yes, there were stainless steel throughout the 1970s and 1980s into the early 1990s. They were custom made by Perko for Boston Whaler. You cannot buy them off-the-shelf and they are no longer made, haven't been in quite a while, this is why they are replaced with non-OE rod holders.

Here is a photo of the OE rod holder used in the RPS from the OE Parts Photos Section:

http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=91

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Tom
Thanks for the info,I thought I saw stainless one's.
Vinny

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A few of us have changed out the original Perko and installed Lee's vertical rod holders.

http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...oto_id=775

http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...?user_id=4

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JOE
They look like they are supposed to be there.Great Looking.
Vinny

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I think they are much better looking and less irritating on the arm than the originals.

The only drawback, they are not original....

I struggled for a long time to find replacement white rubber tips for my originals without success. I couldn't even find the black version tips which some members were able to procure...
So, I replaced them with Lee's vertical...
Much more comfortable on the arm when resting it there and doesn't leave a red, round ring on the forearm that looks like ringworm....

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I hear you,I have had the same rings on my arms.I will order a set for mine.
Vin