Posted by PhilD on 06/27/23 - 4:22 AM
#1
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.
Posted by Phil T on 06/27/23 - 5:22 AM
#2
Call the Parts Desks at Nauset Marine, Port Harbor Marine, York Harbor Marine in ME and dealers in CT and see if they have one in stock.
Dealer locator is on the Whaler Website.
Posted by PhilD on 07/25/23 - 8:27 AM
#3
I went with the YETI 35 and the factory cleat. I also installed the YETI tie down kit as it is much more secure than the bungee cord they sell.
One interesting thing: the Whaler dealer sold me a 20" wide seat cushion as that is the correct part according to the dealer. I checked out a neighbor's 2019 and he has a 25" wide seat, and a wider cooler to match. In any event, having the smaller cooler is okay, as it holds plenty for the two of us when the kids aren't there.