2000 192 Captiva question from new owner

[markhall]

I was hoping someone out there with a late 90's/2000 192 could give me some suggestions for anchor stowage. More specifically, is there space under the forward-most bow cushion or behind the "Rinker" backrest at the bow? It's not obvious how to remove those two cushions and rather than trying to force something I thought I'd try the forum.

I ordered the missing owner's manual from a dealer, but it mostly contains general boating legalese - not much about the boat itself. Called Rinker, they couldn't tell me, and the dealer is too inexperienced with the brand (I bought the boat from a broker a couple of weeks ago).

Alternately, if your Rinker dealer has someone who knows my boat and wouldn't mind a phone call, it'd be much appreciated.

[4LakeBums]

Mark,

I owned a 92 Rinker 206 Captiva and had to remove the front bowcushion  to have it reupholstered.  Surprisingly there is enough room under there for an anchor.  It is not finished and is basically blown fiberglass.  One could line the bin and store the anchor if need be.  You would also have to modify the bottom of the seat like the other seats in the bow to fit somewhat snug so it doesn't fly off.  

Hope this helps. maybe someone else on the board had done this

[RicLata]

I own a 2002 192 captiva and there is enough room in the front of my unit for my anchor and rope.  I took a milk crate and cut it down so it would fit in there and then put the anchor and rope in the crate.  That way the anchor doesn't scratch the inside fiberglass.  I hope this helps.  happy boating.