RPS rod holder tubes

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BBQ BOY
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RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BBQ BOY » Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:30 pm

Where can I find the plastic rod holder inserts that go into the RPS?

BarryCuda
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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BarryCuda » Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:47 pm

I got a lead on #4 SS rod holders with off white rubber flange on the top; measure 2" across and 10" long. I will look at them next week and advise you. I just need two. I live in [Palm Beach, Florida]. Where do you live?

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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BBQ BOY » Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:07 pm

That would be fantastic. I am in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby Marko888 » Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:00 pm

The originals are 11.5-inch long. The "top of the base board" to "top of top" dimension on a teak RPS is about 10.5-inches, so 10-inch tubes will be too short. I just measured both.
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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BBQ BOY » Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:29 pm

Well dang. Is there supposed to be some type of plug that would add height?

BarryCuda
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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BarryCuda » Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:21 pm

You are correct in your measurements. My previous 1987 Montauk 17 RPS rod holders were also 10-inches long, but had wooden plugs on the bottom of tubes. They broke and fell apart; I did not notice a single difference as the rod holder tubes stayed in place above the RPS due to the off white rubber wrap around the top of the rod holder tube. Just the fact that I found the same 10-inches long, 2-inches around, rubber wrapped rod holder tubes as original on classic Whaler RPS is good enough for me; others may choose to add a 2-inch wooded plug to suit them.
More next week as to if they will work.

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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BBQ BOY » Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:12 pm

BarryCuda wrote:I got a lead on #4 SS rod holders with off white rubber flange on the top; measure 2" across and 10" long. I will look at them next week and advise you. I just need two. I live in [Palm Beach, Florida]. Where do you live?

Any update on this?

BarryCuda
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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BarryCuda » Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:11 pm

Sorry I am a bit slow, but as I said in an earlier post I am out of town till tomorrow.
I did purchased all #4 (would not seperate) RPS SS rod holders, 10" long, 2" diam., with an off wht light tan 3/4" rubber lip around the top. Now my RPS seat back is 10.5" tall, so I used a 2" hole bit and the rod holder hangs Perfectly on the 3/4" rubber lip on top. You can add the 2" hole bit cut out for the bottom of the rod holder tube if you want (?), me no need.
Next you need to Know that the rod holders have a 4.5" vertical & 1.25" wide opening "flange". This flange I bent back in to close. Perfect, no. Can anyone tell, No, unless you remove rod holder from RPS and show them. However I am a classic 2 BW owner and this is as good as you can get......hard to find......that's why I bought them on site.
My post maybe hard to follow, so I have some pixs to share with you (sorry to dumb to post on CW), just call me #1-772-341-0111.
Thxs., Barry

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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BarryCuda » Fri Jul 08, 2016 12:08 pm

Good talking with you Michael. The two rod holders are on thier way to you now, I know you will be pleased.
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Re: RPS rod holder tubes

Postby BarryCuda » Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:40 pm

BarryCuda sent out the 2 RPS rod holder to Michael without any advance payment (trust). Michael received them as promised, met all as described, Michael sent promp payment as he promised, check cleared. Everyone Very Happy. Thanks.