If you have Rod Holders or any other Metal Tube work on your Boat (Polling Platform, Grab bars, etc.), you may already have the near-perfect spot to install some cup holders and did not even realize it. Let me show you how, and for a low cost, on top of that!
GEARV (and I suspect that it is not a State Side company, just from the spelling) does make for some forward thinking in how they mount cup and bottle holders that they target primarily for ATV and related uses and in various colors now!
It is not only just a standard bottle holder but also mesh pockets for small items such as keys and other smaller items. They have washable drain holes, add some insulation qualities (offset some by the black color if you choose), and are pretty easy to take off and back on!
Here is how I set some up on the console of the Maverick, but I'm sure you will find many other places to install one using the wide and pretty secure Velcro straps.
I also took the time before installing them. Coat those rod holders with some 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating to protect them from Salt Spray better... You can click on the picture below to find even more information on that product if you are not familiar with it yet.
As well as trim up how long the bottle holder straps were for an excellent, clean, custom-installed look!
Here is a good picture showing you how they are constructed and size-wise to see how they could work and fit your needs.
Remember that they came in handy for me since the gap between those console rod holders is different. And I, even later on, cut off the little white product tags for an even cleaner look because, as Captain Tommy Derringer (as well as many others) will attest, Dave is OCD, which is just how we roll! 😊
So, give these a try. I think you will like them, and not only on your Skiff, Bay Boat, or other Watercraft... But for different use cases like your bike, the baby stroller, or even your truck / RV, if you can find something to wrap the straps around! At the time of this writing, they are around $5.00 each; that is another pretty low-cost but effective upgrade to add some Cup and Bottle holders to your rides!
Besides, I was not getting underway without some Java or other drink within reach, but I did not want to grab a hole saw and start making holes in my nice deck, cap, or console to do such. And I feel this makes for an excellent workaround that you can always move, remove, and replace if ever needed. I simultaneously added some to the lean bars for my rear polling platform and front casting decks. It is always nice to reach around and have a secure spot to place a water bottle or other items without drilling any holes.
I hope this helps. Let us know how they worked for you, and send some pictures of where you have installed yours.
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