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Author	Topic:   2001 180 Dauntless RPS replacement pieces
Matty_Cardin	posted 04-15-2014 02:55 PM ET (US)      Hi All, I'm looking for some good information in terms of where I can buy a seemingly obscure replacement piece for my whaler. I'm looking for the white plastic piece that connects the stainless steel upright part to the backrest to the actual pilot seat. It's a small white plastic piece that inserts into the upright and is connected to the pilot seat with one single bolt. Other than buying an entire new RPS, I can't find this part ANYWHERE. My backup option is to fabricate a replacement out of starboard plastic, but I have never worked with this before and am afraid it will be noticeable. Any help of info is greatly appreciated. Thanks ahead of time . Cheers, Matt C Portsmouth, NH
Tom W Clark	posted 04-15-2014 03:28 PM ET (US)             Matt -- Contact a good Whaler dealer. I recommend Sue Lodel, the Parts Manager at Twin Cities Marine: http://twincitiesmarine.com/ You may have to buy the entire seat back frame. See the exploded parts diagram for your RPS: http://www.bostonwhaler.com/boat_graphics/electronic_brochure/Company94/ _56_915201022516PM.pdf http://www.bostonwhaler.com/boat_graphics/electronic_brochure/Company94/ _56_915201022601PM.pdf
Matty_Cardin	posted 04-16-2014 08:47 AM ET (US)          Tom, Thanks for the contact info - the dealer that I called Hmm'd and Haww'd to no avail. I was trying to avoid buying the entire seat back. I think I'll fabricate something before I do that - but we'll see how well it comes out. I'm not a fan of non-stock looking parts/repairs. BTW - Thanks for all your responses to my posts, Tom. I'm excited to try out my prop (on your recommendation). Cheers!
Tom W Clark	posted 04-16-2014 09:55 AM ET (US)             Talk to Sue before you do anything. She is considerably more knowledgable and resourceful than most Boston Whaler Parts Managers.
whalerron	posted 04-16-2014 01:26 PM ET (US)             If that part can be bought, Sue will find it. She is really very good at finding parts.

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