Where is your cup holder

hwhayes

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Location
Athens Georgia
Fluid Motion Model
R-27 Classic
Vessel Name
NightHeron
So, we have a 2015 R21 EC and there is no cup holder for the pilot.
Every other place on the vessel has a cup holder within easy reach.
So my question is where and what kind of cup holder have other R21EC owners installed a cup holder for the pilot?
No funny comments on "drinking and driving" as I like a good cup of coffee while piloting our boat.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Harry
 
Harry, I fill the sink with miniature candy bars, crackers, cheese sticks and pepper sticks, for the crew while underway. I find that my insulated cup fits nicely in the sink along with my water bottle and is easily reached from the helm seat. There is just the right space between the sink and the passenger seat to secure (keep upright), however all containers on board have lids for spill prevention!
Bob
 
Bob,
Thanks for the feedback.
That sounds like an easy option.
I wonder if anyone has mounted a folding cup holder next to the helm station on either side of the wheel?
Thanks again for the reply, much appreciated.
Harry
 
I bought one of the teak cup and binocular holders and mounted it on the dash? Works great.
 
Thanks to those who responded to my cup holder question, your comments were very helpful.
I decided to go with a folding cup holder.
Two criteria for me were finding a location near the helm and the ability of the cup holder to accommodate the larger Yeti style insulated cups.
Some of the folding cup holders reportedly did not expand sufficiently to hold insulated cups.
I found a folding teak holder that would, but it had a design problem that resulted in the top folding down too easily.
I solved this by adding two brass latches from Lowes.
The result is a cup holder immediately beside the helm that can be folded when not in use.
Photos are in my album "Cup Holder"
Thanks again to all the helpful TugNut members.
Best Wishes
Harry
 
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