Under front Cushion of Center Console 18'SF??

[AnthonyAllen72]

I have attached a pic for Reference. Question is. What was the hatch with the(in my case Blue)Cushion in front of cc Originally used for? Mine is open with a couple battery trays towards the rear of the seat extention. Where they open from factory or was there some sort of drop-in or what? How have others utilized this space?? Pics are most welcome.

[caper]

I've never seen an insert for this hatch. I've always used the compartment for batteries, life vests, oil reservoir (if 2stk). If I put batteries there I put a hinged partition to keep the batteries separate from life vests or cushions.

[erebus]

I put my batteries up there. Two of them and a Blue Sea Automatic Charge Relay.
Console cover, bimini cover, and usually some flip flops or maybe a towel go in there when we go out for the day.

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by caper

I've never seen an insert for this hatch. I've always used the compartment for batteries, life vests, oil reservoir (if 2stk). If I put batteries there I put a hinged partition to keep the batteries separate from life vests or cushions.

Ditto