BillAV8R1 Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 I am interested in adding back rests and grab rails for my wife, kids, et cetera to my 2016 2200 TRS like the ones pictured - or something comparable. Has anyone had any issues with those? Where did you order them from - Pathfinder directly? Thanks in advance! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200TRS Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Did you ever order the back rests? If so from whom? I also have a 2016 2200 TRS and looking to add them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Actually, I'm still on the hunt for something that will work. I have someone looking into whether the current Pathfinder backrest arms are compatible with the 2016 2200 TRS. I initially thought that I could switch out the bow deck lid/seats on a 2600 and put them on my 2200, which would have been perfect. However, I learned quickly thereafter that that would not work, they're not the same shape, et cetera. I have a feeling I'm probably going to have to have something fabricated, but if anyone has any suggestions (anyone from Pathfinder?), I'm open to it. This is a pic of my current deck. I think the issue is the cup holder and the speaker. I'm not sure if the newer 2200 TRS's have those features as well as the ability to add the backrest. If you figure something out, I'd definitely appreciate you letting me know … and I'll definitely do the same. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2200TRS Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Your cup holders look to be where the headrest holder goes. The image below is a 2200. I'm probably going to have them fabricated. You may be able to get new zero degree cup holders/rod holders that will allow the headrest to be inserted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 If I don't hear anything back regarding the backrest, that is most likely the route I'll go. If the cup holder doesn't work, fabrication is where I'm headed as well. I also did order from Family Boating Center in Tampa (excellent to deal with, by the way) the exact bow rails that are shown above. Figured with the cushions I'm having made - and the possible backrest - my wife and friends are going to need something to at least stabilize themselves with - and the rails look really nice. I'll keep you posted if I have any updates. Thanks again! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkh Posted June 20, 2019 Report Share Posted June 20, 2019 I actually had them do the side rails on my 2016 while at the factory in november 2015 before they were an option (I think they got the idea from me!). I used the same guy that they use for polling platforms for the hewes and Mavericks. I also had a polling platform put on at the same time. I think the rails can be added but they may need backing. I then got the back rests from birdsall marine, not as nice as the factory ones now but they didn’t have them back in 2016. They work well. I was told by skip when I inquired about upgrading my backrests to the new factory ones that it can’t be done, I forget the reason. Here is a pic of my backrests and the boat when new with the side rails. The feet aren’t mine and I’m not the guy at the helm either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Still looking for dimensions on the backrest arms to see if they’ll fit into the zero degree rod/cup holder. Could never get them from MBG. Any help on them would be appreciated I did get the bow rails added - and they turned out excellent and very secure - thanks Family Boating Center of Tampa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkh Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Rails look great! If no one replies, see if a dealer near you one to check out and take measurements. I think it is a fairly popular option on both the 2200 and 2600 so should be one around. Also, if you can take some pics for the rest of us on how the factory ones are secured. I would be interested in this also since my set up does stick into the walking area and the factory set up is clean and out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted August 30, 2019 Author 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 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 Thanks in advance - Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Does anyone know if the end of the arm for the bow backrest in a 2200TRS or Cobia looks like this? Saw this over the weekend on another boat and think it would work in the cup holder/rod holder combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8vg8r Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 I have a 2012 2400 TRS and want to add the forward backrest also. I was looking at the after market ones on Birdsall Marine but don't really like them. Interested in what you find. I am thinking about mounting a rocket launcher type receiving bracket on the outside of the rod storage compartment. I assume I will have to reinforce the wall. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Well, after a lot of research and negotiating, this project is finally done. The before pics are above. Here is the finished product. And a big shoutout to GG Schmitt for fabricating the arms and receivers; Sandy at Sorite for making the cushions and the heavy lifting done by The Boat Doctor in Tampa for re-doing the fiberglas and final installation. Looks like original equipment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 No kidding !! That's a sharp boat !! Nice work by all !! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted March 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Thanks! Very happy with it! Next project, Laguna table or Garelick side mount table? I know the 2600 TRS has one (Garelick) but I’m unsure because of the size. Anyone have any experience with Laguna? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexBTampaFl Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 Those look great @ BillAV8R1! I'm looking to get some on my cobia 217 cc. Do you know the exact measurements of the backrests? How much did GG Schmitt charge you to fabricate those if you dont mind me asking? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted May 1, 2020 Report Share Posted May 1, 2020 It’s a FISHING BOAT, what’s with all the fancy cushions, handrail and a table !!!. ALL KIDDING ASIDE. She looks fantastic, you my have started something with the backrest mod. Yes, Sandy does great work. 😀⚓️🙏 fin Could be used for back deck too I guess. Great idea. Have one question, do those holder drain into that locker when it rains or washing the lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAV8R1 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Ha! Yes, if it were just me, it would have remained "just" a fishing boat; however, there's some proverb somewhere that I read that says "Happy Wife, Happy Life", so that's why all the fancy cushions, handrail, seadek, beanbag, et cetera. 😉 The receiver does drain into the hull. I had a cup holder there before, which had the same drainage system. The arms and receivers were $280 a piece. I actually have the Pathfinder arms and receivers, but have the Cobia-sized cushions. Thanks for the compliments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexBTampaFl Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thanks for the info. Any idea what dimensions were of the pathfinder arms were? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexBTampaFl Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Another question @ BillAV8R1. I have a rod/cup combo at the bow do you think the pathfinder arms and receivers will work for this kind of set up? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOD927 Posted January 5, 2022 Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Your boat looks great and I am also being pestered by the wife to add back rest. Is GG Schmitt the name of the fabricator who makes the Pathfinder backrest or did he do a custom job. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16bayfisher Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 2:33 PM, TOD927 said: Your boat looks great and I am also being pestered by the wife to add back rest. Is GG Schmitt the name of the fabricator who makes the Pathfinder backrest or did he do a custom job. Thanks in advance. I was on GG Smiths site and found this picture, it looks like they do. I sourced some used arms. and have been trying to source just the receivers. There's a location local to me I'm going to reach out to them Monday. Let me know if there's something I can help you with when I do. Now if we can find some Cobia sized cushions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillAV8R1 Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 Make sure you get the cobia arms and receivers. There’s a difference. Sandy at Sorite knows the dimensions of the Pathfinder as well as Cobia cushions and can fabricate them. The big thing for me was finding someone to do the Fiberglas work to replace the cup holder I had there, reinforce it and set the receivers. The first time we set the receivers and took the boat out, the backrest cracked under weight. Had to take it back for reinforcement and it’s been fine ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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