How to add fender cleats to you boat.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

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[@GiantsNinerFan56]

Finally installed my fender cleats. I ended up using a hole saw. Came out super clean. Thanks for the great idea!

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Awesome!!

[@BleachrcreachR]

I bought a pair for my AR192 ! They Looked pretty slick . Going to install soon !

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Awesome, I think you're going to like them.

[@MadMax-em4nn]

I'd be too scared to drill into a new boat like that. Nice job though, great explication.

[@chevy4x466]

I like the idea too. I just don’t have the courage to take on that project. It’s one of those projects u would never live down if u screw it up

[@GiantsNinerFan56]

I had the same problem, so I bought the next size up bumper and attach it horizontally from the cleat to the tower and I can adjust it as well. Works great.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Excellent idea!

[@GiantsNinerFan56]

@@SmoknJaysGarage How can I send you a picture of it?

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

@@GiantsNinerFan56 you can DM me on FB at Smok'n Jay's Garage.

[@GiantsNinerFan56]

@@SmoknJaysGarage I’ve been of FB for 5 years...😞

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

@@GiantsNinerFan56 well then, that does create a problem. You can also get me at [e-mail]

[@ryanmurphy3684]

I gotta know! What do you do for a living? Your big boy toy game is 🔥🔥🔥

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

I'm a papermaker.

[@pastorfred3460]

Excellent work!

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Thank you.

[@pastorfred3460]

@@SmoknJaysGarage we need a video on all your cleaning and detailing supplies! I saw your cart in one of your videos, wow!

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

@pastorfred3460 that sounds like a great fall video idea.

[@nickkeating1818]

Hey Jay, Great Video, well done. Question: Since you need to get to the underside of the gunnels to install the wood and screw on the nut, I'm having difficulties understanding how to gain access. I have a brand new 252SE. I want to install 4 cleats. The only one I can easily get to is under the steering wheel compartment. Any help will be appreciated.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

The 252 is styled a bit different than the 242. My wet storage compartments on the swim platform give me access in the rear. Yours are on the sliding seatback...you could possibly remove the speaker to gain access? 🤔 For the front, I went through the head compartment. I removed the forward facing bulkhead for access. Hope that helps you out some.

[@juanmaya2807]

Hey Nick . I have the same boat . And trying to install this week coming up. Hey how did it go with access ? Do you have pictures. This is so well needed . Last year I scratched the gel coat a whole lot due to not having the bumpers on a better position.

[@noah1214]

Really helpful video, thanks

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@heatherwykle7937]

Awesome video!

[@ronvictor5983]

Smok'n Jay, great video thanks for putting this together. I plan to install mine this weekend and then adding the side SeaDek piece. Can you please provide a photo of how you incorporated the SeaDek? Did you drill a hole in the SeaDek? Is it mounted on top of SeaDek? Is it mounted under the SeaDek? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Again, Ron

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Thanks for watching Ron. I removed the cleat and then added the seadek. With seadek over the hole, I could still feel where it was, so I drilled through the seadek using the counter sinking bit. Then I put the cleat back in over the top. You can see the end result in my video, "The 5 things you need for your Yamaha boat". Or if you send me you email or FB, I'd be happy to send pictures.

[@ronvictor5983]

@@SmoknJaysGarage just watched you top 5 video, all good tips. Could not get a good view of SeaDek on new cleat attachment. If you have any pictures please send to [e-mail]. Thanks again for helping a fellow 242x owner. Definitely interested in seeing that front cleat install video when you complete.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

@@ronvictor5983 I'm on my way out to hook up the boat right now, I'll get you some pictures.

[@danatissue3877]

Great video, what is the link to find/buy from?

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

You can find them on Facebook @Marineleds Tell them Smok'n Jay sent you. :-)

[@josephdizio1342]

Wow. looks great, awesome idea, what is the website location. We also put sea deck on the transom area of our 2020 242SE, but we did not place the strip along the side of the boat, it looked crowded. I'd like to hear you opinion when you get yours. Thanks Jay.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

The websight is in the pinned comment. I have the seadek on now, and will be doing a video on it before I put it away for the winter. So stay tuned.

[@rrlozada7]

Smok'n Jay, thanks for the video. Love your boat. We just bought 2021 SX190. Love the idea of adding that simple fixture specifically for the bumper. It's perfect and looks like it comes from factory. Well done. Can you provide the link to find these fixtures. Thanks. Ooops, I found it. Facebook. Thanks.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Thank you. Congratulations on the new boat.

[@srakfleming5888]

Hey Jay, how many per side do you think is best? 2 or 3 per side. Also, what size fenders are best, and do they need covers? if so, where can i get covers? Thanks. Waiting on my 195S to show up.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

I added 2 cleats per side, this one and one by the front grab rail. 2 fenders is probably enough (and what I see most people doing), but I personally use 4. I don't want scratches on the boat. I use a G4 size fender. They are roughly 23" long and 6" thick. Covers aren't needed, but again, I personally have them. Mostly because I got Marine Corps flag covers, and they look really cool and match the boat well. They do actually prevent scuffing the fenders, which can be unsightly, especially on a white fender.

[@srakfleming5888]

Thanks Jay. Follow up - so you use 4 fenders. Two on the factory cleat and 2 of these new mounts? Also - you mention covers not necessary. But could be some scuffs. Do the fenders scuff the boat? Or vise versa? Thanks again.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

@@srakfleming5888 yes, I use 4 fenders. 2 with these cleats, 1 on the factory cleat by the windshield, and 1 tied to the tower. (Probably overkill, but no dock scratches 😀) The dock may potentially scuff the fenders. But the boat is fine. I had a few black scuffs on the fenders when I put the covers on. While I got the covers more for looks, they do actually protect the fenders.

[@BeachDigger]

Does water get in the hole were the fender release goes? Drain in the hull? No water etc... thanks

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Based on it's location, it doesn't get any water. However, if it were to rain or something, yes, it does drain. The bottom has a small drain hole. Where I have mine mounted, it will drain into my wet storage compartment which will drain out the back of the boat.

[@russkielol]

Did those wake board racks come stock? How big is the tower which they mount on? 2 inch or 2.5?

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Yes, they come stock on the X model. I think the tower is 2.5" but it's still I'm storage and I can't confirm that.

[@mitchhayes5979]

3:15 😂🤣😂🤣

[@bennyb8809]

anyone know what size the nut is? My kid chucked it off my boat into gravel and its GONE.

[@joebernier3564]

Can you share the link for us to order. great video

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

The link is in the description and the pinned comment.

[@jutty2754]

Where’s the link? Can’t find these anywhere!

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

It's in the description and it's the pinned comment on top.

[@zackhall8229]

Anyone if they are still selling these? Cant locate them on their website.

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

I don't think they have a website, I think they sell from Facebook. Shaun Ritter would know for sure, if you get ahold of him on FB.

[@adonisgonzalez1968]

Where can I buy these?

[@SmoknJaysGarage]

Quality Marineleds The link is in the description and in the pinned comment.

[@adonisgonzalez1968]

@@SmoknJaysGarage thank you!

[@adonisgonzalez1968]

@@SmoknJaysGarage And thanks for the awesome vid

[@christophershaw2296]

Fender! Not Bumper!