2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat

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2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat

Postby cjsit960 » Tue Apr 04, 2023 7:18 pm

2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat to be held down.

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Re: 2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat

Postby jimh » Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:34 am

How can readers help you?

Are you looking for recommendations for a vendor?

Are you looking for advice on what type of strap to buy?

Also, you do not need to write in terse sentence fragments as if you were sending a telegram to some faraway destination in 1920. If you clarify what information you are asking for, readers will be better able to help you.

Also, when you seek information about a specific Boston Whaler boat model, give the YEAR, give the MODEL FAMILY, and give rwo-digit or three-digit length descriptor.

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Re: 2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat

Postby Jefecinco » Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:00 am

The cooler hold-downs on our 1999 Dauntless 16 center console were rubber bungee-type cords with hooks on the ends. Bungee cords may serve as a substitute if you are unable to locate the correct cords.
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Re: 2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat

Postby Azeriegert@gmail.com » Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:26 pm

I used strapping from ratchet straps over the seat and then screwed through the cut strap into the plastic of the freezer chest. Works well.

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Re: 2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat

Postby Phil T » Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:49 pm

Unscrew the cleats on the deck and replace the bungie cord. Sold by the foot in a local hardward store. C hook to the hole in the center of the handle base.

Seal the cleat screw holes on reassembly with Boat Life and not adhesive.
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Re: 2000 Dauntless center console- Need straps for cooler seat

Postby Todd » Thu Apr 06, 2023 11:25 am

I faced a similar challenge with my 2003 160 Dauntless, and ,due to the condition of the cooler, I ended up replacing it with a Yeti 45 that fit well in the space. I attached the seat pad in a similar fashion to the original and used simple nylon straps with plastic buckles to anchor it. See attached photos.

Hope this helps.

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