Inboard console holddowns / attachment?

[amcd]

I am an outboard man, what can I say!

[aldo]

I have a 1976 inboard and am using the pins that "Big Lew" is suggesting. You might try them at the rear of the console and keep the hinges at the front. Also re-enforcing the inside of the console wherever the T-Top connects to it will do wonders as far as vibration goes. I added a few pieces of 1/4" versatex (any plastic or plywood will do) at the attachment points and noticed a big difference.

[SBD]

Trim Lok is great for putting a finished edge on glass. I buy it by the foot from r and p carriages on ebay.

Southco vulcanized rubber latches make great hold downs.


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[BigLew]

I have a 1976 inboard and am using the pins that "Big Lew" is suggesting. You might try them at the rear of the console and keep the hinges at the front. Also re-enforcing the inside of the console wherever the T-Top connects to it will do wonders as far as vibration goes. I added a few pieces of 1/4" versatex (any plastic or plywood will do) at the attachment points and noticed a big difference.

Not only at the rear of the console but also inside where bare feet will not accidently catch them.

I second the advice for intalling some re-inforcement wood "cleats" to dampen the vibration, Be sure to stategically place them.

Good luck!

[deepsushi]

Thanks for the ideas guys -- the latches I purchased are similar to the Southco ones.

I think the pin style hold down might help to secure the console better as the console moves slightly to port / starboard as well as up / down when running.

Fred, how are yours attached to the deck? Are they through bolted or just screwed in?

A few years ago one of my buddies was on a charter down in Mexico and the console of the boat he was on lifted up and smashed down and broke his big toe. It was very gnarly looking injury (black / blue and every other color) which he said hurt like $^^%%#@# hell. I certainly do not want to go through a similar experience.

[aldo]

Mine are through bolted with a piece of 3/4 mahogony backing on the console.