cuddy rod rack & trailer light bar

SkunkBoat · #1 05-30-2014, 08:09 PM

getting things done!

devised a plan and executed a rod rack in the cuddy.

I used 2x4 vinyl fencing to support a rack I bought at West Marine.
Secured with stainless sheet metal screws and Loctite tub-surround glue.
need the glue because at far ends you can't get a screw gun in there.

Spent considerable time planning out and testing locations and angles with rods in place to get it just right.
Notice the hoop end the 2x4 is mounted by 2" side and the J end the 2x4 is mounted on the 4" side.
Long rods (7 footers) in back need longer space between the hoop and the J so rod is thin enough at the J. So I angled the J end.
You have to be sure the rod will not slide forward and fall out of hoop.
As a bonus, the boat hook fits perfect!

Also, I made the light bar last year but I don't think I posted it here.
My blood pressure is much better without trailer light hassles...

dan4836 · #2 05-30-2014, 09:35 PM

Mounting rod holders in the cabin is on my list. I just want to make sure they mount tight so they don't rattle around in there. I would think a bungee cord tying them together when your on the move would help keep them tight.

I expect to be in the water in the next couple of weeks. I will stop over to see you.

step up here · #3 05-31-2014, 08:43 PM

I used the same fence post 4X4 along side the dash right over the cup holder to elevate for another fishfinder . But I put the square end caps on the end's to finish it off, and after looking at it I could take the cap off and put my reading glasses in their ( works great).
No maintenance along with white color, plastics has use in a boat.

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Destroyer · #4 06-01-2014, 12:52 AM

Skunk, that's a cool pole mount. Really very nice. Well done!!!

I've made several light bars over the years, usually with 2x4 or 2x3. Finally said the hell with it and started using sealed LED lights (From Harbor Freight) On my 3rd season with them now, and they still work perfectly. Only thing you have to make sure of is that you solder the wires so there is no chance for corrosion...Then use shrink fit tubing (the kind with the adhesive in them) to finish and seal the job and you're good to go.

Hey... gotta ask. I see a ball cap in the pic, but cannot make out the name or number of the Destroyer. Yours?

SkunkBoat · #5 06-01-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

Hey... gotta ask. I see a ball cap in the pic, but cannot make out the name or number of the Destroyer. Yours?

DD977 Briscoe my home from '86 to '90

And my led lights were crap in two years. the "sealed" circuit board wasn't...

Destroyer · #6 06-01-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

DD977 Briscoe my home from '86 to '90

And my led lights were crap in two years. the "sealed" circuit board wasn't...

DD824 Basilone My home from 63 to 67

Ugh on the LED's going south. Guess I've been lucky. (knocks on wood)