Passenger console loose

[steve1206]

I tried doing a search on this but I feel like the search feature on here isn't awesome...or I don't know what I'm doing...anyway, my 921 console is loose. Haven't been in the boat for a couple months (I know!) and haven't called the dealer yet...anyway, I've heard from a couple others this is an issue--how widespread is it and what's the fix? To me, it actually looks like the female bracket on the side wall of the boat that holds the console metal arm/lever is mounted at the wrong level or the lever is is loose/extended to far..??. Any advise ahead of calling the dealer/factory

[duncankopprichardson]

They recommend pulling it out and putting Vaseline in the rubber grommets to keep it from drying out or causing excessive wear. I have had mine come completely out a couple times while running. Does it look like it is sitting flush up against the carpet and getting seated properly into the grommets?

[steve1206]

They recommend pulling it out and putting Vaseline in the rubber grommets to keep it from drying out or causing excessive wear. I have had mine come completely out a couple times while running. Does it look like it is sitting flush up against the carpet and getting seated properly into the grommets?

Its not on the “front” of the console. It’s an issue with the left side and the mount on the side wall and the latch/mechanical arm that turns into it. I think it s a bad Perko or bad mount. Trying to figure out which. The console actually moves up and down. (And before anyone else says it, I know taking it out would be the solution)

[Phoenix919]

You might be able to reach under the left side and adjust the latch mount tighter by adjusting the lock nuts on the latch post

[kry29]

You might be able to reach under the left side and adjust the latch mount tighter by adjusting the lock nuts on the latch post

+1

[SAL man]

I had the same problem with mine, first the latch was loose and the rod box carpet was to thick in the area in front of the consul the dealer figured that one out, I have to open the rod box and then put it in, no problems since

[artdevilish]

I had the same problem with mine, first the latch was loose and the rod box carpet was to thick in the area in front of the consul the dealer figured that one out, I have to open the rod box and then put it in, no problems since

THat was how they showed me to put mine in...

[Ray Co. Hank]

If the sockets are not seated correctly the latch will not be located properly to secure it. As mentioned, lube the sockets and open your rod box.

[cosmo6345]

I had to have the screws that hold the grommets in the console tightened. I also tightened the bottom nut on the post of the latch which added some needed pressure on the bar.

[dannov5]

So opening the rod box will allow the console to go further forward so that it will seat properly? I love the second console and never thought I would, but it being loose annoys the crap out of me.

[fishin couillon]

Love the second console but when i took mine out, loved it even more............i put it back once for a trip and that was it.....now if the wife comes with me then i''ll offer to put it back in at that time but until then, its out.......

[dannov5]

Love the second console but when i took mine out, loved it even more............i put it back once for a trip and that was it.....now if the wife comes with me then i''ll offer to put it back in at that time but until then, its out.......

Didn't have one on my first 721 and thought I loved it. Much prefer having it. But that's just me.

[toobinator]

Mine was a little loose. Checked the latch that locks it down and the nuts had backed off a little. Tightened them down and the console and has remained so for 3 years. was tight

[stein3411]

Phoenix has a crappy design for holding the second console in place snug.

[krindgen]

Its not on the “front” of the console. It’s an issue with the left side and the mount on the side wall and the latch/mechanical arm that turns into it. I think it s a bad Perko or bad mount. Trying to figure out which. The console actually moves up and down. (And before anyone else says it, I know taking it out would be the solution)

I've been fooled by mine. I'd swear the console is fully engaged with the grommets, only to find it's not and the latch won't line up. If it's a little cool the grommets get hard and are tough to push into.

[Phoenix919]

Phoenix has a crappy design for holding the second console in place snug.

I actually think The removable console is amazing. Really tight and snug. No issues with mine.

[bassm1n]

So When I got mine the hardware was already mounted. The console did not seat completely in the latch due to the hardware being mounted too far forward by about 1/2 inch. That is why they suggest installing the console and hardware at same time. Mine was ordered just after I bought the boat. I took a saw and increased the notch size slightly and then the console would seat flush. Then I adjusted the nut on the lock so it would be harder to lock forcing the console down. Made a huge difference. Mine barely moves now.