Cooler location on 2120?

[Kidcochiese]

Hey Guys, I just picked up JC's 2005 2120 and I'm a little puzzled where to put a fish cooler.
I would like to keep it out of the cabin, but I don't want to compromise the fishing deck. If you guys have any recommendations and pics to show I would appreciate it.
This 2120 is by no means the 25' you can put a coffin on that deck.. space is critical for me.. Thanks, Kidcochiese

 

[Megabyte]

Depends on how large a cooler you want to carry. If you get one with the optional pad on top, it can double as a seat for you and your guests. Just move it wherever it makes sense in the cockpit and relax! :wink:

 

[B-Faithful]

put it right in front of the spash well. you cant fish over the motor anyhow..

 

[Claymar]

Assume you are talking the 2120 SC as you mentioned the cabin. I've seen several in my area mounted on top of the cabin. A quality cooler with a seat cushion combined with a tuna tower is fairly common.

Check with Plattapus from Jamul here on CP, has some photos of his 2120 with a waist rail on top.

 

[Kidcochiese]

Plattupus has a tower on his 2120????
I'd love to see how that looks.. Thanks guys for the input

 

[Claymar]

Do a search of his post on CP. There are a couple of pictures of it. Just commisioned a fabricator pal to build one for me somewhat of the same design.

When I purchased my 2120 last year there was a guy having a full tower installed on his with a soft top and a second helm.

 

[TonyAmalfitano]

I wouldn't of had that cooler problem if that 2120 was MINE!!!

 

[bigeye2k]

Remove the splash gaurd and put a 162 qt igloo in it's place. At the boat show they have the splash gaurd removed and have installed a 150 qt cooler.

 

[grouperjim]

Bigeye has a good idea, especially since the new cochiesemobile has some transom risers if I remember correctly.

jim

 

[mx beach guy]

Heres ours coolers

 

[Vulpinus]

Get rid of the splashguard... (thanks plattapuss for that idea)... it is much nice without the splash guard it adds a lot more space and never had any issues with water. I'd like to find a better way to store the coolers as well. With 2 large coolers on deck it starts to get tight.

 

[mx beach guy]

Man you need a bigger boat :lol:
Nice catch

 

[grouperjim]

Nice. I think you have run out of boat.

 

[longranger]

THE BEST SOLUTION I HAVE FOUND FOR MY 2120 IS A KILL BAG. PLACED PORT OR STARBOARD ON DECK. IT KEEPS THE FISH COLD BETTER THAN A COOLER, HOLDS AS MUCH AS MY BOAT CAN HANDLE AND DOESN'T SEEM TO GET IN THE WAY LIKE A COOLER.

I PUT ON A MINITOWER/COOLER INSPIRED BY PLATAPUSS. IT IS GOOD FOR DRINKS, SNACKS AND AS AN OBSERVATION POST BUT DEFINATELY IS NOT A GOOD PLACE FOR BLOODY FRESH FISH.

DID ABOUT 250 HRS ON THE OPEN OCEAN THIS YEAR WITHOUT THE SPLASH GUARD AND HAD NO PROBLEMS. YOU WILL LOVE YOUR 2120.

 

[hakr]

Get rid of the splashguard... (thanks plattapuss for that idea)... it is much nice without the splash guard it adds a lot more space and never had any issues with water. I'd like to find a better way to store the coolers as well. With 2 large coolers on deck it starts to get tight.

What kind of tuna are those, assuming they are tuna? If not, what are they?

 

[Paddleon]

I second ( or third,fourth) the ridding of the splash guard!!!
Took ours off about mid summer could not be more pleased

 

[Bryan 2530]

Look like Albacore.

 

[Kidcochiese]

HAKR, That looks like the OJ Simpson Murder Scene

Thanks guys for the great advice. The only kick in the ass is the access port in the transom deck. The cooler would teeter on it and not sit flush. I guess I can purchase that "Cooler Stay" material, and cut out the access template. However I agree that's the best spot for her.
My other problem is that I need a very large cooler because I catch so many F'ing fish !!!!

KIDCOCHISE OUT !!!

And yes Jim I have very expensive, custom made transom risers. Chicks seem to dig them

Second thought, since I'm talking with the Pro's (I mean that sincerely)
I used to wash my Hydra-Sport down with a bleach/soap mix after fishing. Hydra-Sport has a white hull though. I'm concerned about Parker's off color hull. What would be the safest product to use. Again I'm consulting the Pro's. Dale I know you have some input.. Thanks again guys...KID

 

[Megabyte]

I use a mixture of Orpine boat soap (or orange Zep) and liquid bleach.
Liquid bleach won't harm the color of the gelcoat.

Scrub, let sit for awhile, and rinse lightly.
Any residual bleach will work with the sun to brighten the dirtiest deck.

 

[Kidcochiese]

Kevin, I can use regular Clorox type bleach and that won't effect the boat color?