Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Advice for mounting step cushions?
Posted by Troy on 04/04/09 - 3:55 PM
#1
In the spirit of improving the comfort of my 85' Outrage, I bought some step cushions from a site sponsor. They are intended to be snapped down. My first instinct was to use an adhesive to attach the snaps to the boat. However, I began thinking that a small screw hole may be less damaging. (Each cushion has seven snaps.) My boat has very few holes in the hull and I'd like to keep it that way. I was just thinking that an adhesive may be more damaging than a screw hole. What do you suggest? Thanks in advance for the assistance.
Posted by kamie on 04/04/09 - 4:57 PM
#2
drill a pilot hole, counter sink the hold so the gelcoat doesn't crack. The seal with boat life caulk and you should be good.
Posted by Guts on 04/04/09 - 5:23 PM
#3
They have Velcro with sticky back
Posted by Troy on 04/05/09 - 10:22 AM
#4
Velcro...I hadn't thought of that. If I can get a sticky-backed velcro product that will stick to the boat without being absolutely permanent, that could do the trick. It would allow attachment/removal of the cushions without the screw (snap) holes. Great idea! Thanks! The counter-sinking to prevent cracking is a good idea as well, I just hate to drill holes in the old girl.
Posted by Guts on 04/05/09 - 11:12 AM
#5
I bought it at home depot, sizes up to two inches wide. It is very strong stuff, the wider it is the more it holds.