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stcroixmusky

Posted 7/7/2010 8:18 AM (#448821 - in reply to #448734)
Subject: RE: Alumacraft Navigator - rod holder question

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Currently I am fishing out of a Navigator 165. There are 4 rod holders we have mounted on the gunwall along with a mounting plate for a downrigger (for great lakes fishing). There is a 4-6" gap between the rear cleat and the mouting plate for the riggers. The first Scotty mount is placed roughly 6" in front of the plate and the other mount is 6" in front of that one. It's actually a very good set-up for trolling. The rod in the furtherest back holder has the tip buried in the water to keep the weeds from running down the line and the 2nd rod holder toward the front is almost always kept at a slight angle so the planer boards will get a bit more distance away from the boat.

As far as the flush mounts we opted to not use them. We have the pedastel mounts. They only sit up 3" at the max from the gunwall. Not a big deal in my eyes.

I will try to post some pictures when I get back home which won't be for a day or two.