Where do you store your Gear?

[Cycleman6]

So I just picked up my new R5 yesterday, and getting all the gear in it this next week. Worked a little on it yesterday, and just trying to figure out where people place most of their stuff. What have you found to be the best spot for:
Tubes?
Bumpers?
Safety Gear/Life Jackets?
Ropes?
Cleaning Supplies?

[jeffmeag]

Hey Cycle, great question, at least i'd love to hear other answers. For me, I went to walmart and bought a plastic 5 drawer storage, probably about 12"w x 26" h. I put this in the large storage area under the front starboard seat. It sits on the floor nicely and holds, wallets, keys, phones, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, paper towels, trash bags, blankets, tow mirror, cleaning supplies, Cobalt/US flag, etc. I can still get about 8 lifejackets plus our day bags in there without any problem. I keep the rest of the life jackets under the front bow seat. Under the front port seat I keep ropes, bumper, not too much as these are things we use a lot. Under the stern port seat I have more bins that we put shoes in (bare feet only) and another that holds all of our tow ropes and air pump. I have more bins under the engine compartment on the starboard side for tools, another air pump, extra bumpers while the port side holds a knee board and inflatable SUP. The ski locker holds skis, wakeboard, noodles, float seats. I do keep one bumper in the starboard "bumper compartment" although it is a little difficult to use due to the size of the bumper. I think the best thing i did was buying the storage drawers. If we get out today (depending on the weather) I'll try to remember to snap a pic.

[NautiGirl]

Hey Cycle, great question, at least i'd love to hear other answers. For me, I went to walmart and bought a plastic 5 drawer storage, probably about 12"w x 26" h. I put this in the large storage area under the front starboard seat. It sits on the floor nicely and holds, wallets, keys, phones, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, paper towels, trash bags, blankets, tow mirror, cleaning supplies, Cobalt/US flag, etc. I can still get about 8 lifejackets plus our day bags in there without any problem. I keep the rest of the life jackets under the front bow seat. Under the front port seat I keep ropes, bumper, not too much as these are things we use a lot. Under the stern port seat I have more bins that we put shoes in (bare feet only) and another that holds all of our tow ropes and air pump. I have more bins under the engine compartment on the starboard side for tools, another air pump, extra bumpers while the port side holds a knee board and inflatable SUP. The ski locker holds skis, wakeboard, noodles, float seats. I do keep one bumper in the starboard "bumper compartment" although it is a little difficult to use due to the size of the bumper. I think the best thing i did was buying the storage drawers. If we get out today (depending on the weather) I'll try to remember to snap a pic.

Pics are definitely needed of these drawer stacks, sounds super organized and I LOCE that!

[Big Block Power]

The only issue we have wirin storage drawers are they are too deep and can't open them also the floor isn't flat it's the shape of the hull. They worked better in my 200 then the 220. My wife just stood them on end. I'll change it and she'll change it back.

[Cycleman6]

Hey Cycle, great question, at least i'd love to hear other answers. For me, I went to walmart and bought a plastic 5 drawer storage, probably about 12"w x 26" h. I put this in the large storage area under the front starboard seat. It sits on the floor nicely and holds, wallets, keys, phones, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, paper towels, trash bags, blankets, tow mirror, cleaning supplies, Cobalt/US flag, etc. I can still get about 8 lifejackets plus our day bags in there without any problem. I keep the rest of the life jackets under the front bow seat. Under the front port seat I keep ropes, bumper, not too much as these are things we use a lot. Under the stern port seat I have more bins that we put shoes in (bare feet only) and another that holds all of our tow ropes and air pump. I have more bins under the engine compartment on the starboard side for tools, another air pump, extra bumpers while the port side holds a knee board and inflatable SUP. The ski locker holds skis, wakeboard, noodles, float seats. I do keep one bumper in the starboard "bumper compartment" although it is a little difficult to use due to the size of the bumper. I think the best thing i did was buying the storage drawers. If we get out today (depending on the weather) I'll try to remember to snap a pic.

Jeff,
The storage drawers sound like a great idea, had never thought about that. Yes, please snap a pic if you remember. I know these boats have a ton of room compared to my 220 I traded in, I just need to get it organized so I know where to best store everything.

[thunder550]

I've rearranged my 252 storage several times since I got it. Currently:

Spare anchor rode, large tow ropes, ski ropes and flag, along with cockpit and tonneau cover are under the port bow cushions.

Dock lines and fenders are under the starboard bow cushions.

2 tubes (rolled up long and skinny), along with 2 shore spike and 2 fluke anchors and an anchor ball in the ski locker under the floor (primary anchor is a box anchor folded in the anchor locker).

Throwable cushion, air pump, documentation, bin with first aid kit, bin with sunscreen under the bow cushion that's in front of the helm. Also try to put bags with towels and extra food in this compartment if it all fits.

Spare bare-bones life jackets, cover tent poles, anchor light, and our new inflatable sun deck mat are under the rear seat cushions.

Main (nicer neoprene) life jackets in the engine compartment starboard side. Versa board is in the port engine compartment. I just ordered a wake skate too, that will go on top of the versa board.

Head compartment we try to keep clear in case my daughter needs it, somehow the lake seems to always instigate a a lower intestine purge as soon as we get on the water. Doubles as overflow storage for towels, bags, food, etc if needed.

[Tuscany]

I store the Cobalt supplied safety kit/bag in the port side of the motor box in front of the batts. It fits perfect.
Our 15" round fender balls for lashing up to another boat go on the starboard side of the motorbox in a milk crate.
The 12" x 35" fenders and boat docking hoop sticks go in the floor locker.
Toss out the factory garbage can. You'll soon see why.
I bought two medium kitchen size can to go under the flip up port side seat. One for garbage, the other for my tool kit, spare lines, paper and cloth towels etc. and other stuff. Your area may not be as large enough for two cans. Our life jackets go in the same area closest to the head.
Our lines go in the starboard side cooler that we never use because we bring in our own. It's drained and perfect for lines.
My rear end goes in the drivers seat, to be relieved from time to time by Capt. Ron and his bandana.

[Ytmsn]

Tusc it looks like you just passed a babe in a bikini. Your all sucked in and puffed out and Capt. Ron is all nonchalant and cool.

And your still looking...

[Tuscany]

Haha, that shot is on the Erie Canal. Very possible YT.
My guess is that Ron must have missed it, and that rarely happens

[jeffmeag]

Rain yesterday, no lake. We are headed out today, I'll get those pics.

[Cycleman6]

Rain yesterday, no lake. We are headed out today, I'll get those pics.

Great. Thx

[jeffmeag]

Here is one I took. The storage unit sits flat on the floor and I have no problems with it moving around. Works great for me.

[jeffmeag]

Lol, sorry, made the side photo mistake

[Big Block Power]

We have the same bins but only 3 high. The bad is our floor is not flat. Glad they changed that on yours. Mines the shape of the hull. Plus our storage isn't that deep so we can't open the drawers as far.