246CC cushion hinges...junk

elarson5757

Anyone found a better solution for the crap aluminum hinges used in the cushion over the cooler at the back of the U bench?

People have a tendancy to pick up on the cushion more than needed to just sneak the cooler out and the hinges might as well be made of paper.  I have to take them out about 3 times last summer to straighten them.  Argh

Jameylee

I took the hinges off my Rinker.  It also makes cleaning the boat and cushions easier.

Glassguy54

Agreed they are junk. The aluminum fatigues easily and both of mine broke at the 90 degree bend. I just removed them altogether as @Jameylee did.

RobertPaul

It's really junk and you need junk removal experts to get it out whether it's a cushion or anything else.

RobertPaul

It's really junk and you need junk removal experts to get it out whether it's a cushion or anything else.

mattie

Lots of different alum hinge types at Great Lakes Skipper. Maybe try to retrofit a more robust style of hinge.....????

aero3113

Maybe go stainless? Much stronger than aluminum.