How to Remove cup holder rings?

[AJack]

The rings for the stern cup holders have silicone holding them in place and I can't remove it. I want to remove these rings so that I can get access to the table mount (rust forms each time I go in the water, looks bad) and the stern radio.

Seems simple, but I can't get it off.

 

[haknslash]

They twist out. There are locking tabs made into the rings that lock in place on the cups.

 

[AJack]

I understand that, I'm looking for a way to get the rings off since they silicone is used to keep them in place. I spent about 15 unsuccessful minutes yesterday trying to twist them off. I don't want to damage anything to get them off.

 

[Beachbummer]

Do you have a heat gun? That will soften the adhesive and help you work. Use gloves or pry it with a tool, don't get burned.

 

[AJack]

I do have a heat gun. Hopefully I'll have enough grip to twist it off.

 

[Mainah]

No ideas for getting them with silicone beyond a bit of heat. As for reinstalling .. I had no silicone from the factory on my boat and found that they did come off too easy. My fix was to crimp the detents on the rings to be a bit tighter. No issues since.

 

[AlphaKap]

Anyone have an idea where to get replacement rings? I've looked on Yamahasportsplaza without luck.

Sorry for threadjacking.

 

[F.M.]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/chrome-cup-holder-rings-keep-coming-off.13894/

Post #8

Also, I think it's on the hull deck fittings parts diagram.

 

[AJack]

Item #32 (2018 Yamaha SX240 HIGH OUTPUT (SAT1800BT) Hull Deck Fittings | Yamaha Sports Plaza).

Anyone have an idea where to get replacement rings? I've looked on Yamahasportsplaza without luck.

Sorry for threadjacking.

 

[W3bexec]

First thing to come off my boat and fall into the lake... transom cup holder ring.