04-02-2004, 12:54 PM
[cool][blue][size 1]Hey, big D., you need to decide. Are you goin' fishin' or drinkin'?[/size][/blue]
[#0000ff][size 1]Many of the newer craft have incorporated a fabric loop at the front of the side pockets to help hold a "beverage". The ones on my Super Fat Cat are even padded (insulated). In Arizona, however, that just keeps the drink from boiling for at least 30 seconds longer.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]In the olden days, the InsulDri company made float tubes, neoprene booties and other float tube goodies. One of them was a zippered neoprene bag that fit into a tube pocket. You could add ice and a couple of drink cans and you were good to go. I loved it when a boat pulled up and gave me a rash about not having a drink cooler on board. I would reach in, pull out a can, pop the top and chug away. That shut them up. Of course, that meant I had to find an "outlet" for the extra liquid intake sooner.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Before I got the builtin drink holders, I fashioned one out of an empty plastic 1 liter bottle. Cut the top half off, cut a couple of holes to string nylon rope through and strap it to the tube. If you want insulated and a tighter fit for the can, line it with some neoprene or foam. Just right for a 12 ounce can...and cheap too.[/size][/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff][size 1]Many of the newer craft have incorporated a fabric loop at the front of the side pockets to help hold a "beverage". The ones on my Super Fat Cat are even padded (insulated). In Arizona, however, that just keeps the drink from boiling for at least 30 seconds longer.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]In the olden days, the InsulDri company made float tubes, neoprene booties and other float tube goodies. One of them was a zippered neoprene bag that fit into a tube pocket. You could add ice and a couple of drink cans and you were good to go. I loved it when a boat pulled up and gave me a rash about not having a drink cooler on board. I would reach in, pull out a can, pop the top and chug away. That shut them up. Of course, that meant I had to find an "outlet" for the extra liquid intake sooner.[/size][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][size 1]Before I got the builtin drink holders, I fashioned one out of an empty plastic 1 liter bottle. Cut the top half off, cut a couple of holes to string nylon rope through and strap it to the tube. If you want insulated and a tighter fit for the can, line it with some neoprene or foam. Just right for a 12 ounce can...and cheap too.[/size][/#0000ff]
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