BillAV8R1 Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 Does anyone have the backrest arms and receivers installed in a 2200 TRS, 2400 TRS or even a Cobia that could get me measurements (diameter, length, et cetera). Maybe a picture of how they lock into the receiver? Getting this info from MBG is just about impossible and I’m trying to decide whether to re-glass the area they fit or go another route (rod holder/cup holder). I’d really appreciate it. Fiberglass guy can’t do anything without those measurements and my local Pathfinder dealer doesn’t have them in stock. My boat is last pic sent multiple emails to “sberry” at MBG and no response First pic is my boat second and third are what I’m looking for Thanks in advance - Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted August 30, 2019 Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 I’ve only seen pics of these....never actually seen a boat with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I’m kinda confused on what you are trying accomplish because the “last boat in pic” as you describe has the back rests installed. As far as getting ahold of “sberry” just call the factory and ask for Steve Berry and he’ll answer what ever you need to know or find out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Hey, Jason. Thanks for responding. The last pic was just put there to show what I’m looking for in terms of the backrest and the arms. I’m having the cushions made, but need the measurement info on the backrest arms - or even a way to just purchase two of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROZEN Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Bill, IMHO, I’ve wanted to do the same to my 2200 to make it more family friendly for a long time. I rode on a 2200 that the owner had installed the back rests, with no cushions or grab rails. That was a scary ride without the grab rails along the bow gunnels. No freeboard to keep you in the boat, and nothing to hold on to, and cushions would elevate you more. No way I would ever let my family ride there, stretched out, feet off the deck, without the sturdy grab rails! Researching the grab rail install, I figured out that their installation was much more problematic than the back rests. My boat did not have any backing plates up there, so large access holes would have to be installed to get a backing plate in there, and then capped or fiberglassed over. Before Ray retired at MBG, he told me that they do not recommend back rests without the grab rails. Nothing to hold on to! My 2200 is a different, older boat than yours, so maybe you’ll have an easier and safer install. Especially, if you have the backing plates already installed during manufacture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Good morning! Thanks for the reply. Yes, that was a thought of mine as well initially; not enough room for someone sitting up there to hang on. That being said, Family Boating in Tampa installed the bow rails on mine and they’re perfect. Have been in choppy water/storms with people on the bow holding on to them with no issue. And I’ve put some serious pressure on them to see if there was even remotely any give. None. FBC did a great job with them. With them up, I feel comfortable adding the backrest. Without them, not a chance. Now, if I can just get info on the arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkh Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 A friend of mine is having his 2400 TRS delivered in early October and he has this option so I will be all over checking it out. Hopefully you get some assistance prior to that but it not I should be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Thank you very much for that. I really do appreciate it. I may need it. I’ll keep you advised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 For what its worth, this place has aftermarket options. https://marineproducts.net/backrests-bench-seating/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkh Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Those are actually the ones I have but I think op has some issues because he has a speaker mounted where the bracket would be. Probably possible to remove and fill with some backing but I think he would rather try to get the factory version that is nice and tucked away. I have hit my ankle on the brackets but I do love having the backrests for the family. https://marineproducts.net/backrests-bench-seating/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted September 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 Yes, you’re exactly right about the speaker. If I can get measurements on the arms, im either going to go the Mate cup holder/rod holder route or have the current cup holder removed, re-glass the area and put in the OEM receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted September 16, 2019 Report Share Posted September 16, 2019 You are fortunate to have the speaker for easy access. Go with the rod holder cup holder combo. Take out the speaker and make a support down low on the inside for the holder to give it strength. Can be glassed in or thru bolts by the speaker. Replace speaker and good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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