What to do with this space (hole)

[Daveinet]

Assuming you have space behind it, try something like this:

Boat Glove Boxes | Boat Outfitters

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Its always nice to have a place to store critical things like your cellphone or keys.

 

[sailme88]

How about one of those stainless steel fold up, fold down drink holders?

 

[Justin_NSA]

Some good ideas. I'm hoping not to have to make the holes much larger. Maybe something that covers the holes. I have tape over them now. It won't last.

 

[Daveinet]

 

[SFS]

If you are still looking for something to just cover the hole(s), we faced this same dilemma. I went to the big box stores looking for those plates you put on sheetrock wall to protect them from doorknobs (tenants are not always careful). Didn't really find what I wanted - everything was too small, too thick, too thin. Also tried electrical cover plates, same issues. So I tried thinking outside the box. Walking around one day, I saw a package of something like this, but in white:

Scotch 4 in. Gray/Black Round Reusable Furniture Sliders (4-Pack) SP647-NA - The Home Depot

Whether it's moving day or time to redecorate, whip your space into shape with the help of Scotch Reusable Sliders. Designed to help make moving your furniture a breeze, simply tuck these innovative furniture

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There were four in a package for about $8 IIRC. About 4" across. I just removed the rubberized foam part, and used the plate only. Glued it in place, and voila! Cheapest fix on the whole boat. I was able to use the others later to mount small reading lights to, when the fixtures were too small for the existing (OEM) holes.