Rinker rear bumper-fender rack cover?

rinker3422

hi, I am in the process of possibly buying an 2002 rinker 342. This model has the rear bumper-gender storage rack on the back of the boat to hold 4 bumpers. I personally don't like this design and the look of having bumpers stored there. Is there any after market product I could buy to have that covered up? I thought about having a fiberglass cover built to go over but not sure that would work. I was told some owners of this boat have came across a solution or a way to make this rear end look better. Any thoughts or ideas?

thanks!

Ian

I'd be interested too, not that the look is a concern but don't like leaving 4 fenders and ropes out in the open unsecured. Plus the bottom gathers grime and water.

raybo3

icoultha said:

I'd be interested too, not that the look is a concern but don't like leaving 4 fenders and ropes out in the open unsecured. Plus the bottom gathers grime and water.

Its true about the grime and water. IMO if you put a cover over the the "rack" you will be wasting a lot of space plus I do not like the fender racks on the bow rail...... Just say'n......

Handymans342

What do you like Ray? Lmao

LaRea

Aftermarket cover?  No.  But I guess it would be possible to custom-build a fiberglass cover hinged at the top.  I've never heard of anyone doing it, but a good fiberglass pro could come up with something.  You might have to modify the canvas, but would also give you a larger space for the boat name.  

I had a 342 for ten years, and I loved the convenience of transom storage.  

summerx

I actually like the transom storage, as it makes for easy access when needed.  Not a fan of the dirt accumulation at the bottom and the beating the fenders take from the sun though.  a transom trunk is a must for my next boat.

raybo3

Handymans342 said:

What do you like Ray? Lmao

Not you.........LOL just kidding bro. I will tell you what I dont like. I dont like things that look like add ons. Those wire looking fender racks are ugly and dont tell me that you think they look good because you would not add them to your boat.....

Handymans342

I never use bumpers LOL

Dream_Inn

I remember the days in my 310 with the fenders on the back.  Loved having them but definitely hated the grime in there.  Rain would wash dirt down the canvas and straight in.  No matter how clean you tried to keep everything!  Love my trunk now!  & I agree, I'd never keep the fenders on the front of the boat!

raybo3

Hey Handy they are not bumpers..... Your not supposed to bump or bang or crash into them. They are fenders to fend you off of the dock or to help fend you off another boat if you get into trouble. Not bumpers... those are on cars..... So take that Mr Boater...........LMFAO

Handymans342

Fenders??? Those are on cars Mr Brady. Hahahahahahhaahha

raybo3

You can call me Tom if you would like.....LOL