Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: slots in side board of 13

Posted by Bobs13 on 08/26/08 - 2:43 PM

I need the pro's to weight in on this.. while refinishing the side boards of my 13 I noticed slots/groves cut into the cutouts for the seats, My guess is that there was some type off retainer fixed in these to hold the seat in place since I noticed a small brass pin.

If anyone knows what they are and what I should replace them with I'd appreciate it

thanks Bob

Posted by John Fyke on 08/26/08 - 3:49 PM

Sounds to me like the small rubber grommet they put there to ride on the wood. Can you post a pic so we can see what area your talking about?

Posted by sraab928 on 08/26/08 - 5:13 PM

I think John has it - there is a small rubber piece that sits in there to lock the wood in place.

Posted by ioptfm on 08/26/08 - 5:17 PM

I used a plastic stick-on like the ones made to go on the bottom of furniture and it works great. Keeps the seat board from sliding.............I looked everywhere trying to find a replacement for the original with no luck.

Edited by ioptfm on 08/26/08 - 5:26 PM

Posted by Binkie on 08/26/08 - 5:21 PM

I always wondered if those little rubber washers were still available from Whaler though I doubt it. Never found any old ones that were usable.
rich

Posted by Phil T on 08/26/08 - 6:23 PM

I found some that worked in the nuts/bolts drawers at my local Tru-Value hardware store (lots of hardware but not a big store :p ) Think they were for furniture legs or a rubber bushing of some type.

Edited by Phil T on 08/26/08 - 6:24 PM

Posted by Bobs13 on 08/27/08 - 1:10 PM

thanks for the reply's much appreciated

Bob