cup holders...

[Anonymous]

does anybody know where to find the cupholders for my '99 246 Walkaround? It's a plastic deal with a nipple at the bottom for drain tube. They drop into holes in the engine cover.
Anyone?

[pelican12]

I had the same problem on my 1999 260 Open. I never did find cup holders of the same size. However, West Marine stocks some that are just a little bigger. I made the holes larger with a rotary file and the holders work just fine.

[Rockhopper]

I've got a '98 246 and not only are the cupholders shot (I bought the larger cupholders from WestMarine though I dread the thought of filing larger holes) but the rod holder inserts in the gunnels are shot. Anyone know of where I can find something similar?

Rockhopper

[MC]

Rockhopper-

Are your rodholder's Lee rod holder's? If so you can get the vinyl replacements from Lee's Tackle in Miami.

You can also try Perko and Taco as well. They supply a good number of boat companies rod holders and might have a vinyl insert you can slide into the rod holders.

Not sure if they are all interchangable. I believe there are some very minor circumference issues with each brand.

[Rockhopper]

MC -

They are Lee rod holders, and thanks for the reply. While we're on that subject, it seems that most of the plastic and/or rubber parts on the exterior are disintegrating.

Another item is the recessed rod holders / storage areas located under the gunnels; these are part of what seems to be a large fiberglass tackle storage unit that is screwed into the sides. The rubber / plastic inserts that you put your rods through in order to stow them are literally crumbling. WestMarine doesn't have replacement parts. Any ideas / thoughts?

Thanks!

Rockhopper
Oriental, NC