johnwater Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I am asking if anyone knows how to remove 2011 22xl center console cushion on front/bow of console to work on the inside electronics. access from the rear door is almost impossible. thanks john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 On my 2009 2200XL, the front cushion came off by removing the 6 phillips head screws from the inside of center console. It takes a long arm and a long screw driver ( 12" to 14" ) to reach them. However, on mine..that would not give you access to the front of console from the outside. I had to cut a access hatch on mine in order to service my batteries and on board charger. I installed a hatch door and added a three rod / rod holder and no longer have a cushion there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I think the new boats have a hatch in the front of the console, behind the backrest cushion. You might want to call Ray and inquire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwater Posted May 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 thanks for the reply guys. Hard for me to twist/contort my 70 year old body from the rear of console Yes i was afraid that it was not going to be easy. I like the idea of cutting access hole .Cant believe pathfinder didn't make this easier. I will call Ray and send him pics for any additional advice.If he gives any additional info i will post it. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I bought my hatch from T&H Marine...under $50. It came with a template....I marked it out and cut hole with a Dremel Tool with a small round saw blade ( about the size of a quarter ) took less than 5 minutes to cut the hole out. Made it very easy to service the batteries from the front of console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout6 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 On 5/26/2017 at 1:02 PM, fishmanjj said: On my 2009 2200XL, the front cushion came off by removing the 6 phillips head screws from the inside of center console. It takes a long arm and a long screw driver ( 12" to 14" ) to reach them. However, on mine..that would not give you access to the front of console from the outside. I had to cut a access hatch on mine in order to service my batteries and on board charger. I installed a hatch door and added a three rod / rod holder and no longer have a cushion there. Here's a shot in the dark... do you still have the front cushion??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 I'll look and see.....if I do, it's not white....it's the Pathfinder tan / beige combo. Here is a pic before I changed it.... I put some of the original stuff up in a storage box....freshwater wash down pump and tank, old Garmin...some of the stuff I changed out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout6 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 16 minutes ago, fishmanjj said: I'll look and see.....if I do, it's not white....it's the Pathfinder tan / beige combo. Here is a pic before I changed it.... I put some of the original stuff up in a storage box....freshwater wash down pump and tank, old Garmin...some of the stuff I changed out.... Nice! Check your PM when you get a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 The new ones have a removable hatch/tackle center. Makes it nice to work in the console. Thats a good idea that fishmanjj did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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