Two new additions.

[Jim Robeson]

Added two stainless cup holders this afternoon. Wasn't too terribly hard to do, just a little dusty. Just need to find something to put in them!!

 

[Lspeedss]

Nice spots..these Yamahas are just too accommodating.. looks great

 

[jetboater4life]

Looks good, now its time to fix that broken latch

 

[Jim Robeson]

@Julian ... so you noticed that, good eye!! Don't know how it happened, guess I stepped on it or something.

 

[Lspeedss]

Actually it was @jetboater4life ..that caught that..since you have yo replace it might as well look at locking ones . There is a thread on here about that. How long have you had the Hyrdo Teak?

 

[Jim Robeson]

@jetboater4life ... sorry about that, don't know why I thought you were Julian.

@Lspeedss ... it came with the boat and its only on the swim deck. As far as liking it, it gets very hot in the summer. You have to wet it down to keep it cool enough to walk on. But it is great to have on the deck for added footing and protection. Would like to know if all aftermarket material like that gets that hot in the summer.

 

[Julian]

@Lspeedss I have the titanium color and I think its a little cooler on the feet than the stock hydroturf (which was black).

 

[Lspeedss]

@Julian did you go with Hydroteak or Sea deck teak?

 

[Julian]

Seadek...

http://www.jetboaters.net/threads/replacing-decking-material-with-seadek-faux-teak-titanium.24/

 

[Lspeedss]

Yeah I like the Sea deck. Closed cell and beveled cuts.. to me worth the extra..

 

[Bruce]

Did you install drain lines for the cup holders?

I have been thinking about doing the same but want to make sure that they are drained.

 

[Jim Robeson]

@Bruce ... no, I didn't. Plan to seal the bottom so that they won't drain into the boat. I was getting tired and didn't want to take the cover off the clean-out plugs in order to attach a drain line. But I will ask this, would it be a problem if they did drain into the boat?? My boat is covered during the time when I'm not there and the only water I can think of that might get in there is the back wash from slowing down. What are your thoughts??

 

[Bruce]

The cup holders are likely to catch their volume of water each time your wake or other waves wash over the swim deck. The bilge pump will pump it out if enough accumulates.

I am going to add cup holders in the same positions and will let you know how I do on plumbing a drain.

 

[Jim Robeson]

I thought I remembered someone else that added cupholders on the swim deck and it was OperationROL. He used the same style of cupholder with a draining nipple on the bottom. His post states that he used a 3/8 inch tube and ran it to the cleanout drain tubing. If I knew how to link something it would make it a little easier for you. I searched "cupholders" and it was in Latest mod...adding cupholders.
https://jetboaters.net/posts/16751/

 

[Bruce]

I have the bilge open now. Using the bilge cover drain is a good idea. I think I will do that. I am starting at the back working my way forward and hoping to make it out on the water next Sunday.

 

[Jim Robeson]

I took this weekend to change spark plugs in the boat and waverunner. Was able to get out and enjoy both toys a little before I started on the cupholder. Won't be at the lake again for 3 weeks, headed to Sanibel Florida next weekend for a week. I'm thinking of renting a boat while there to do a little site-seeing by water.

 

[txav8r]

I have the bilge open now. Using the bilge cover drain is a good idea. I think I will do that. I am starting at the back working my way forward and hoping to make it out on the water next Sunday.

Weather permitting, I may make it out on the water this coming weekend!

 

[cozilla]

@Jim Robeson cup holders look great. What did you use to cut the holes?

 

[Jim Robeson]

@cozilla ... I used this tool from Harbor Frieght-----http://www.harborfreight.com/carbide-tip-adjustable-circle-cutter-68117.html#.Uy9FmYX4J3I
I wasn't real impressed with it. The drill bit came loose and fell inside the boat, I still have to retrieve it somehow. If I had it to do again I would just purchase a 3 3/4" hole saw. That size is a large cup holder and I think there are smaller sizes. So just make sure you get the size you need.

 

[Bruce]

The harbor freight tool is cheap, but a hole saw would be much easier and more stable.