Bow cushion and hinged wind block mods

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06-19-2012, 11:21 PM
moombahighrider

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Bow cushion and hinged wind block mods

A few pics of these two mods as brain rinse had shown some interest.

Let me know if any clarification is needed...

Bow cushion before- lack of drink holders were becoming a problem!!!
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End result
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The adapter
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Added Supports
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06-19-2012, 11:24 PM
moombahighrider

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Wind block photos...

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06-19-2012, 11:31 PM
motosno963

i like the wind block
06-19-2012, 11:47 PM
brain_rinse

Very nice work! I am going to build a bow filler cushion one of these days. After seeing your pics I might keep it short and keep the cup holders. Thanks for the pics!
06-20-2012, 12:07 AM
Boonejeepin

I like it!!!
06-20-2012, 12:01 PM
parrothd

Can you post up more info on the wind block? :)
06-20-2012, 02:45 PM
moombahighrider

Sure. I'll take some pics this weekend while we are on the water.
06-20-2012, 08:27 PM
rdlangston13

I just ordered a bow filler cushion and it likes I slide back. I always thought they had some kind of circular piece that fit inside those cup holders to keep it in place but I guess not? Is mine defective or are they all flat on the bottom???!

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06-20-2012, 09:46 PM
E4NASH

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdlangston13

I just ordered a bow filler cushion and it likes I slide back. I always thought they had some kind of circular piece that fit inside those cup holders to keep it in place but I guess not? Is mine defective or are they all flat on the bottom???!

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How much was that cushion? I've been thinking about ordering one too.

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06-20-2012, 09:58 PM
wolfeman131

The one on my Mojo is flat on the bottom, but doesn't slide back. It wedges between the bow cushions real tight. Maybe it will loosen up over time.
06-21-2012, 12:58 AM
rdlangston13

I believe it was 250 ordered through Atlanta marine

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06-21-2012, 01:25 AM
moombahighrider

I think mine was $300. It came with two round pucks mounted on the base of the cushion that fit in the drink holder openings. This is what stops it from sliding back. You can see from the above pics that I replicated the openings on the new plate I made to allow the seat to lock in to the new position.

If I understand you guys properly that have the newer boats, the cushions come with a flat has now (no pucks?).
06-21-2012, 10:51 AM
wolfeman131

No puckin' around on the Mojo.
06-21-2012, 10:56 AM
moombahighrider

So, you're saying 'puck off'?
06-21-2012, 10:59 AM
jpetty3023

Or no pucking at all, specially on the mojo?
06-21-2012, 01:06 PM
wolfeman131

Quote:

Originally Posted by moombahighrider

So, you're saying 'puck off'?

only to my Canadian friends. joking, of course!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpetty3023

Or no pucking at all, specially on the mojo?

not saying that. boat has been broke it proper by me & wifey. :)
06-21-2012, 01:19 PM
jpetty3023

well puck it then, sounds like we have all the angles covered on this one!!

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06-21-2012, 07:59 PM
rdlangston13

Yeah, no pucks on mine to lock it in. Wonder of this is something I can add/build. Can you snap a picture of you puck for me??

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06-21-2012, 08:09 PM
wolfeman131

Just glue some hockey pucks 2 the bottom.
06-21-2012, 08:43 PM
rdlangston13

Are standard hockey pucks the right size?

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06-21-2012, 10:03 PM
jpetty3023

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Originally Posted by rdlangston13

Are standard hockey pucks the right size?

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What kind of puckin question is that and how the puck is he suppose to know the puckin answer to that. -:)

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06-21-2012, 11:35 PM
z28ke

This is puckin crazy. Measure the cupholders, cut some PVC and epoxy it to the bottom of the cushion. But what the puck do I know?
06-21-2012, 11:59 PM
jpetty3023

^^^ need a like button.

This puckin thread is so far off course it's just plain puckin funny

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06-22-2012, 12:35 AM
wolfeman131

You Mother puckers better be real pucking careful or ole' RD may just decide to puck you up.
06-22-2012, 12:45 AM
E4NASH

Shut the puck up and go to pucking bed!!

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06-22-2012, 12:52 AM
wolfeman131

This pucking thread has just gone straight to H, E, dbl-hockey sticks.
06-22-2012, 05:32 AM
rdlangston13

I tried to build a pucking tower camera mount out of PVC and had no pucking luck finding the right size!

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06-24-2012, 01:45 PM
moombahighrider

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Quote:

Originally Posted by parrothd

Can you post up more info on the wind block? :)

Ok, a few more photos of the wind block.

I used 1/2" hdpe (cutting board type product) and had to spend some time carefully measuring and cutting to get the tapered shape (top to bottom) correct in the opening when closed.
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A simple set of stainless hinges works perfect.
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Simple slide bolt that slides into a hole drilled in the drivers side wall and a rubber grommet superglued in to stop it from rattling.
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Lastly, I used a router to round off the outside edges so it does not hurt too much if you catch it on the way to the bow.

It fits perfect under the center window when closed and really cuts out the wind. (see photo from the beginning of thread).

One of the best mods I have done- according to my wife...
06-25-2012, 12:48 PM
parrothd

Quote:

Originally Posted by moombahighrider

Ok, a few more photos of the wind block.

I used 1/2" hdpe (cutting board type product) and had to spend some time carefully measuring and cutting to get the tapered shape (top to bottom) correct in the opening when closed.
Attachment 15071
Attachment 15072

A simple set of stainless hinges works perfect.
Attachment 15073

Simple slide bolt that slides into a hole drilled in the drivers side wall and a rubber grommet superglued in to stop it from rattling.
Attachment 15074

Lastly, I used a router to round off the outside edges so it does not hurt too much if you catch it on the way to the bow.

It fits perfect under the center window when closed and really cuts out the wind. (see photo from the beginning of thread).

One of the best mods I have done- according to my wife...

Thanks!.....
03-15-2013, 02:01 PM
slicks

Quote:

Originally Posted by moombahighrider

Ok, a few more photos of the wind block.

I used 1/2" hdpe (cutting board type product) and had to spend some time carefully measuring and cutting to get the tapered shape (top to bottom) correct in the opening when closed.
Attachment 15071
Attachment 15072

A simple set of stainless hinges works perfect.
Attachment 15073

Simple slide bolt that slides into a hole drilled in the drivers side wall and a rubber grommet superglued in to stop it from rattling.
Attachment 15074

Lastly, I used a router to round off the outside edges so it does not hurt too much if you catch it on the way to the bow.

It fits perfect under the center window when closed and really cuts out the wind. (see photo from the beginning of thread).

One of the best mods I have done- according to my wife...

Is it sturdy enough for a passenger in the center position to lean against?
03-15-2013, 02:06 PM
moombahighrider

Bow cushion and hinged wind block mods

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicks

Is it sturdy enough for a passenger in the center position to lean against?

No problem at all, in regards to strength, although I am not sure on the comfort factor to lean against it. No one has ever tried, as far as I can remember. It is mounted pretty straight up and down.