Cool stuff from the boat show...

[ian ashton]

Every year I like to check out the new stuff and cool ideas, and sometimes walk away with something that I want to do with my boat. This year was no exception. Here are some cool things that I saw;



(Tige) This was on the bottom of the spotters seat - so simple, and yet such a great idea;


(Tige) Very cool throttle;


(Tige) I wish WISH WISH our boats did this - the back cushion for the bow seats opens up to access storage - unlike MasterCraft, the seat base stays put, just the seat back lifts - very smart;


This was just bizarre - pretty intense tower for a pontoon!

[dusty2221]

I spent some time in the Tige admiring that bow storage access also. That is a real nice feature. Even with the limited space the Tige had, would be a great little spot to have access to.

[ian ashton]

Now on to the thing that I am going to implement into my boat, as long as it fits (haven't had a chance to measure yet) -

(Tige) A built in latching trash receptacle;








After some digging, I've found that the part is made by SSi Custom Plastics (Part Number: 45318100)

Measures:
13”W x 18 ½”H x 6 ¼”Deep, Cut Out- 10 3/8” x 15 5/8” H

List Price: $249.00



So, once I confirm that it will fit in the walktrough (passenger side) of my Outback (after I relocate the batteries) I am going to order and start hogging out a big hole, lol.

[ian ashton]

A few more cool things;

Another trash can - this was in an I/O and made of Starboard - I figure I can duplicate something similar to this in whatever size I need, should the SSi unit not fit;





Cool subwoofer location in a Nautique 200


From a Supra - I definately need to find out who makes this piece, I hate the flip-up anchor light I currently have;

[ian ashton]

A few more;

(Cobalt) Fender Clips - This was a super cool thing I noticed on a big Cobalt - instead of using a cleat, there is a little tab that is on the rope, and a push pin that slides into a chrome thing in the hull - when not in use it simply looks like a normal chrome thru-hull fitting;

Sadly, a set of 4 of these things is like $500, so probably won't find their way onto my boat anytime soon...


Nothing in-particular here, I just love this boat (Nautique 200, Limited Edition)



From the 2012 Outback, another item that I have to order to replace the cheezy plastic that it came with in '08;


I think this was from a Nautique as well, just a nice storage net on the bottom side of the sunpad;






These pictures are from the Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Chicago boat shows, in-case anyone was wondering.

[chawk610]

I love the trash recepticle! Brilliant idea!

[sandm]

trash is a good idea, but all those trash cans would be filled in in a matter of an hour in my boat. doesn't look like they would hold more than some small doritos bags and maybe 7 or 8 smashed cans. something else to take out and clean. a trash bag in the cooler works much easier and as you deplete cans, the space is filled up with the trash.

I dig the bumper holders. give bullet lines a year or so can't be much money in making them..

idk about the bottom of the tige seat either. looks like a small mirror and a place for registration/insurance. plastic baggie in the jockey box to hold that and a much larger mirror on the tower works just as well. bling points on the throttle.

I do like the front seat folding up non-mc style. that would be handy for accessing stuff, however in my case, I'd lose my amprack.

overall, I appreciate some of the things you can find in other boats, but I can also appreciate skiers choice skipping some of this for a much more realistic price that more of us can afford

[bergermaister]

That is slick but $250 for a garbage can?!
That's a tough one to justify.

[you da man]

That is slick but $250 for a garbage can?!
That's a tough one to justify.

Hince the Tige price of $80k-$100k depending on model and options. I've been pricing the Tiges lately...probably my next boat.

[bzubke1]

The trash cans are an awesome idea. We always used the cooler as the trash can since it didn't hold ice anyways. I love how the bow seat backs lift up too.