Cup Holders -- Finally a good solution

[Porkchunker]

I hate those damn cup holders with suction cups. They always give way and dump the drink on the deck. Decided to fix that once and for all. Works A-Number-One! Problem solved!

Used square PVC pipe that goes around a 4"x4" deck post. Cut it into 5" chunks, cut slots for a coffee cup finger ring, and slits to hold wire ties. Then a liberal application of very large velcro finished it off. Here are some pics of the project.

 

[Outta Here]

or...you can buy these Beckson. Soft material, holds cans and Koozies. I install w/3M HD Exterior DST.

 

[Parker23]

i just pop the top and finish it, no down time. :wink:

 

[DaleH]

Decided to fix that once and for all. Works A-Number-One! Problem solved!

I like it! Specially with that CP koozie in it ! Simple and elegant idea.

 

[Porkchunker]

The beauty of this approach, is that I can put those velcro rectangles in multiple places on the boat, and move the cup holders...wherever.

I have about 6-7 of those suction cup models in various flavors. Unless someone speaks up, into the trash they go.

 

[Megabyte]

I have two 8' sections of that square PVC in my basement.
Hmmmmmm........

 

[gw204]

I have two 8' sections of that square PVC in my basement.
Hmmmmmm........

So build a fence. I like Parker 23's solution.

 

[Porkchunker]

I have two 8' sections of that square PVC in my basement.
Hmmmmmm........

Sounds like you have an opportunity to rig that boat to hold more barley-pop cans.

BTW, thanks for the barley-pop at the last rendezvous.

 

[Megabyte]

BTW, thanks for the barley-pop at the last rendezvous.

Anytime brother! :wink:

 

[cbigma]

I hate those damn cup holders with suction cups. They always give way and dump the drink on the deck. Decided to fix that once and for all. Works A-Number-One! Problem solved!

Nice Job Dave! :lol:

Yet another fine example of ClassicParker OTB Thinking. (That's "outside the box", not "off-track betting" 8) 8) )

I especially like the cut-outs for the "20 oz Coffee Mug w/Handle". Not all cupholders are created with big-mug coffee-freaks in mind. :lol:

Great idea with the big velcro patches in the corners!

When you aren't using the big velcro patches for cupholders, you can put velcro strips on your grand-kids lifejackets and stick them in the corners so they don't run around deck when you are underway!!! :roll:

Or put a strip of velcro on the cat's collar so you have a handy place to hang it when you aren't scrubbing the deck! :shock: :shock:

....John

 

[TonyAmalfitano]

"I have about 6-7 of those suction cup models in various flavors. Unless someone speaks up, into the trash they go. "

Take the suction cups off, and replace with velcro, or double back tape? :?

 

[Porkchunker]

I'd have to grind/cut some pieces of plastic off in order for them to mate to the velcro. I'll give it a try...although I've made 6 of these super-duper cup holders.

 

[Principal Reeler]

Tony !!!!!!!!!!!

Once, when my new secretary was tossing "unnecessary stuff,"
I almost had a heart attack :shock: !!

I was emptying the trash can as fast as she was filling it :roll: .

I'd like to inherit those suction cups from you if you don't want them :!: Let me know :lol: !

Mac

 

[TonyAmalfitano]

Sorry. I don't have any suction cups. It was only a suggestion. :?

But, I have used double back tape with great success. Especially when I didn't want to drill that hole. It even comes in "clear". 8)

 

[Kidcochiese]

That's a great idea. It has alot of applications Thanks

 

[jeffnick]

We like 'em too!

But the velcro didn't hold up for us...we screwed 'em in as witnessed by the small holes in the face. The upper cup holder is a traditional fold down job.

The plastic plate is held in place by the bolts for the outside hand-hold = no new holes.