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| just bought an 18' lund fisherman adventure series. I am wanting to put a track system on for rod holders. won't be doing that much trolling. I just cant bring myself to drill holes for recessed rod holders, hence the track system. after looking at several brands I'm still trying to get over sticker shock. any suggestions? hard to justify $600.00 to $700.00 just to hold 4 to 6 rod holders. |
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Location: N.FIB | Add rails and put rail mount rod holders |
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Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin | Look at the options on the Folbe web page. They have mounts that screw/bolt/rivet into the sides of the boat and you can put the holders in the bases or remove them easily. I'm sure there are other brands that have similar options. I've used their rail mounts for several years now and they are bulletproof. You can get extensions to raise the holders above the gunnel to allow tilting them downward too, always a problem with mounting holders inside an aluminum boat. That would save you $300 at least over the tracs, probably more. |
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| I ended up buying the Ranger style SS rails from a big outdoor store, and then bought the Folbe rail mount rod holders ... limited amount of screws in the gunnels, and very nice and clean installation! Rod holders themselves pop off, throw them in a side bin when not in use.
43 3/4 + SS ranger style rails were about $75.00 ea.
Folbe rod holder with rail mount adaptor about $52.00 ea.
Might be looking at $475+ for six holders, but well worth it (and still cheaper than track system)
Edited by Smeds 8/18/2010 2:13 PM
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Location: Eagan, MN | I have a 1750 sportfish (similar boat) and I went with 6 scotty rod holders and the flush mount bases (4 in the rear, 2 in the front). I'll admit I was a little un easy about drilling the 1-1/2 inch holes in gunale to acomidate the flush mount brackets but you have to drill something to get rod holder. And once they're in it looks great. As far as price, maybe $30 each, if you shop around you could find them for probably 20. |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
If the fisherman series has wider gunnels like the pike series or pro V series, I would also suggest the flush mounts as well. Cabela's carry the scotty mounts under the cabela's brand and have two types of flush mounts...one that requires a big hole and 4 screws (rectangular mount), or one that has just one hole (circular style). I believe both styles of mount have covers that go over them to give a nice clean look when it is all done, and if you are looking for 4 - 6 holders, you have a bunch of versatility in placement and ways of running your trolling outfits.
Once you drill the first hole and it works out really well with mounting, you will not have any issue doing the next one. Heck...if you are in the twin cities area, I'd come and give you a hand with it too...
Steve |
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