Drink Holders

[blueskiesup]

Does anyone have experience with the cup holders that attach to the lifelines? I've seen the fold out types and some of the plastic for parts but I think I like the ability to set a few holders on the lifeline when I'm entertaining and put them away when I'm doing more serious sailing...

Dowsar in Canada sells them but the shipping cost is crazy... anyone have a better source?

Bottom of the page: http://www.dowsar.com/feature.htm

[DAVEWVU86]

Well I've tried both the hanging ones and the suction cup ones they sell for $8.50 US. The only problem with the hanging ones is that the life lines around the cockpit are angled or at least they are on my M. So, my drink makes a zipline action towards the back where it bangs against the stanchion flatting a beer and spilling everything with a suprising efficiency.

The suction cup one seemed like an ideal solution but it never held well. After a min or 2 it'd slip down and then fall off. So far the solution is to sail one handed or learn how to chug:-) I'm still young compared to most of you so it doesn't bother me too badly.

[kziadie]

I use a suction cup model on the front of my new style M pedestal. It is a 4 cup model but folds into 2 when not needed so it doesnt crowd the cockpit. The suction cups were useless, but 4 small SS self tapping screws with some 5200 did the trick very nicely.

Kelly

[jasper]

I installed a couple of the fold out single cup holders. They are attached to the pedestal one below the wheel and the other on the port side with SS screws. Only thing is you have to remember to fold them back as soon as you are finshed with them as it is easy to bump into them. I ended up breaking the cover on one which was left open, when trying catch an escapee fish that was heading at great speed for the transom. I retreived the fish but found the fold down cover for the holder on the floor with a piece of the corner broken off.

[Mac Ziggy]

We use the double cup holders with three suction cups. Since they are placed on the seats, the suction cups just keep them from moving around. I keep one for my drink and cell near the curve of the seat.

[parrothead]

This SS double drink holder came as a dealer-installed option from John at SuperSport Marine. I don't know what his source was, but it's both sturdy and conveniently located. The aftermarket plastic caddy mounted below it was originally secured with suction cups - is now bolted on.

[Matt19020]

I use the lifeline drink holders and like them. Paid $14 @ BoatersWorld I leave mine permanently on line and crimped the end so it can not come off easily. I also just picked up two of the "winch wench" http://www.latsandatts.net/store/produc ... t=0&page=1 I have not used them yet but they look like they will work well.

[Randy McCotter]

I HAD some of the ones that hang on the lifelines, they do have a tendancy to swing and if they get hit with stray sheet, they flip off quite quickly. I think they are great once taped or crimped onto the lifeline. I got mine at holland marine online

Randy

[Moe]

We have a pair of ungimbaled TwistIt! drinkholders on the C-18. The 1" ones fit on the compression posts, stanchions, and pushpits of the C-18. The company also makes a gimbaled version, as well as "SnapIt!s" and lifeline drink holders.

[patsjoy]

I find the best cup holders are the ones used on bicycles. couple of bucks and they can be mounted anywhere. Pat

[Matt19020]

Pat that is a great idea ....functional and economical...

[SailDog]

Has anyone tried the Grippit? http://www.boatersworld.com/product/337010102msk.htm The Admiral got a Coke Zero shower yesterday after her bottle rolled around the cockpit, and we all "forgot" to tell her.

[NiceAft]

I used to use the type which hang on the lifeline, but I kept forgetting they were there. When I undid the lifeline to exit the boat, I would hear a splash After losing three that way, I started making my own out of metal hangars. They worked, but I lost those also
I now use the type with a suction base and a foam insert. I wet the suction, and fasten them to the pedestal. They have been working very well. Along with drinks, I also use one to keep my air horn handy.

I am going to investigate the bicycle cup holder idea

Ray

[Love MACs]

Listen, if you are serving a good single malt Scotch aboard, I will personally come and hold your glass (and the bottle).



Allan

[ronacarme]

I made pop/beer can holders each comprising a length of plastic pipe, shorter than the can andwide enuf to loosely receive a can. A length of aluminum clothesline or string is fixed diametrically across the lower part of the pipe so the can does not fall thru. A second piece of aluminum clothesline is fixed to the upper part of the pipe and is bent to hook over the lifeline and not interfere with lifting the can out of the top of the pipe. Cheap!
Ron