Posted 4/2/2007 8:24 PM (#248558) Subject: rod holders
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I have a Lund Mr. Pike and I am wondering how to attatch rod holders without damaging the boat. I would like some sort of temporary rod holder that can hold up to musky baits being trolled. I am Considering upgrading next season. What do you guys suggest? Here is a pic of a mr. piker notice how the gunwales are so wide.
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Posted 4/2/2007 8:38 PM (#248563 - in reply to #248558) Subject: Re: rod holders
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Location: lansing, il
i am in the process of installing these on my boat, they are made by pursuit...they have a step pad that slides in place when you are not using the rod holder..you can get them in all differant sizes.
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Posted 4/2/2007 10:14 PM (#248586 - in reply to #248563) Subject: Re: rod holders
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What does the plate screw into? There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of material to screw into I am afraid they will just pull out and leave me with four holes in my boat.
Posted 4/2/2007 10:35 PM (#248590 - in reply to #248558) Subject: Re: rod holders
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Location: lansing, il
you have to drill 4 holes in your boat for each mount, the longer ones may be six, there are flat washers and lock washers and a nut that go on the backside underneath to prevent them from pulling thru...you can also buy a metal plate that goes on the underside of your gunnel for added support if needed.
Posted 4/7/2007 11:26 AM (#249450 - in reply to #248586) Subject: Re: rod holders
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ghitierman - 4/2/2007 10:14 PM
What does the plate screw into? There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of material to screw into I am afraid they will just pull out and leave me with four holes in my boat.
When I put tracks on my boat I went to a local scrapyard and bought some 1/2" aluminum plate they had then I drilled clearance holes to add some reinforcement from the bottom.I think i paid $1 per pound.
You want the under plate to be longer and wider than the track to spread out the torque generated by getting hungup.
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