Hidden Trash Management Solutions for Boats
“Where do you put the trash?”
It’s a common question not only from guests on recreational boats but also from boat buyers and even dealers. And all too often, there’s not a good answer.
Trash storage just isn’t sexy, so it’s sometimes low on the priority list for boat builders. But educated buyers understand its importance.
Teak Isle works closely with manufacturers to help maximize the amount of trash storage they can fit into their limited spaces. This may involve identifying a standard part design or developing a completely custom solution. Either way, you’ll always have a solid answer to the trash question.
Tilt-Out Trash Can Units
Tilt-out trash units can be designed with the can in either orientation and with either a King Starboard frame with face mounting holes or, for a more refined look, a low-profile powder-coated aluminum frame with hidden fasteners. Faces can be Starboard or acrylic and tilt out on stainless steel piano hinges
Compared to drawer-style units for the same size trash can, tilt-out units require a slightly taller cutout but weigh less and are generally less expensive.
”Tilt-out trash units open instantly with a pull of the latch to offer full access to the can inside.
Drawer-Style Trash Can Units
Drawer-style units pull straight out on stainless steel drawer slides. Like tilt-out units, drawer-style trash units can be designed with the trash can oriented in either direction and with either aluminum or Starboard frames. Faces can be Starboard or acrylic.
Compared to tilt-out units for the same size can, drawer units generally require a bit more mounting depth, weigh more, and cost more. On the other hand, they don’t require as tall a cutout, and the slides feel higher-end than a tilt-out unit.
”Cooler slides allow the cooler to slide smoothly out from under the leaning post on non-marring, hidden wheels for easy access.
Pontoon Lounge Backrest Trash Can Units
On many pontoon boats, the backrest of the forward lounger represents an ideal location for a tilt-out trash unit.
For builders who offer a pop-up changing room in that location, Teak Isle can engineer a trash can unit to fit the same cutout
Depending on the size and configuration of the space available, pontoon lounge back trash units can accommodate one or two cans and may also feature additional general-purpose storage either above or beside the trash can.
”For pontoon builders who offer a built-in pop-up changing room, Teak Isle can engineer a trash can unit to fit exactly the same cutout.
Combination Trash Can Units
Trash can storage can be paired with other kinds of storage, including fishing tackle storage and summer kitchen drawer units.
At one end of the spectrum are units that feature a small, lockable glove box-style area above the trash can. At the other end are full-featured tackle centers with a trash can as just one element.
Multiple Can Units
Sometimes a single trash can isn’t enough. Teak Isle has created both tilt-out and pull-out two-can solutions.
Double tilt-out units typically situate the two cans side-by-side behind a single door. Double pull-out units can be either side-by-side or stacked.
”Sometimes a single standard 3.5 gallon trash can isn’t enough, so Teak Isle has created both tilt-out and pull-out two-can solutions.
Can Size Choices
Commonly used trash can sizes include 3.5-gallon and 21-quart rectangular cans, but many other sizes can be accommodated. Units for smaller cans are a good fit for head compartments, cabins, and consoles, while units for larger cans are suited for large pontoon boats, sportfisher cockpits, tour boats, etc. Our sales and engineering frequently work with boat builders to design units that maximize available space.
