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RPS replacement handles
JohnnyCW	#1  Posted on 07/27/10 - 4:11 PM
Member Posts: 684 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/16/09	The original chrome plated zinc handles on my RPS had been in poor condition the last couple of years. My Outrage gets used a lot and I'm not a fanatic about keeping it a garage queen but the handles actually started cracking at the bases enough to cause a scratch or even cut to a hand. I decided on Seachoice chrome plated brass transom handles (#37521) as replacements. The Seachoice handles are slightly less bulky (thinner) than the original zinc handles and the original holes in the top of the seat back had to be elongated about 1/8" each to match the Seachoice handles. However I'm completely satisfied with them now that they're installed. The replacement Seachoice handles look pretty darn good. [img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/ppimages/14917/RPS_handle01.jpg[/img] The original chrome plated zinc handles have gotten to be in poor shape after nearly 20 years. Not only has the chrome finish cracked and peeled in places but the bases are actually cracked all the way through the base at two of the mounting holes. [img]http://www.whalercentral.com/images/ppimages/14917/RPS_handle02.jpg[/img]
ioptfm	#2  Posted on 07/27/10 - 6:11 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	Always nice to find alternative parts Tom 1979 Sport 15'
JohnnyCW	#3  Posted on 07/27/10 - 6:50 PM
Member Posts: 684 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/16/09	What are the factory cleats made of? My two stern cleats have a satin finish that looks like aluminum. My bow cleat is chrome plated. They're all still in great shape.
luckydog	#4  Posted on 07/27/10 - 7:13 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 82 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/01/06	I replaced the handles on my 1985 Montauk RPS last summer. I used the Perco Part #1231 listed in this site. they were an exact match to the ones from 1985, didn't have to round out any holes.
JohnnyCW	#5  Posted on 07/27/10 - 8:07 PM
Member Posts: 684 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/16/09	I considered the Perko handles but they're zinc as well. It was my preference to replace the original zinc parts with either stainless or chrome plated brass.
Blackduck	#6  Posted on 07/28/10 - 6:55 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 519 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/25/06	Taco makes a stainless steel handle that is far superior to all, and more or less, a perfect match. You can get them at Defender Marine, about $20 each. Walter Reynolds 1973 Boston Whaler 16 Nauset 90 HP Yamaha
JohnnyCW	#7  Posted on 07/28/10 - 11:50 AM
Member Posts: 684 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/16/09	I saw the Taco handles but I had the tempting convenience of having the Seachoice handles available locally. My lack of patience took me down the Seachoice road. Taco makes great products though and would have been my first choice if I'd have ordered handles. The Seachoice handles really are a pretty close match. I doubt most Whaler aficionados would notice the difference without a side by side comparison to the originals.