rod holders

[willy]

I was thinking that if I used the hole saw I would go slightly oversize and start with drilling a pilot hole at the correct 30 degree angle first.
Also do you use standard type hole saws or do you need a fine tooth type for the glass your cutting?

[tsubaki]

Freehand and whatever sealant you like (did the neighbors in 5200).
Pilot hole so you don't break off the bit in the hole saw.
Use the same size saw as the rodholder, it will wobble and be larger than the measured size, besides you will waller out the edges to get the best fit.
If you don't already have a holesaw or kit, for only a few holes the cheap ones will work (Harbor Freight, etc), this is actually preferable cause they are sharp and dispensable. Only negetive part of the cheap ones, the throat of the saw is too shallow and you most likely will have to dig out some material in order to complete the hole drilled.

[phester]

I mounted my ss holders in the gunnels, about a foot in front of the rear hatches. Probably like yours, 30*, flush mounts. Used a 2 1/8" doorknob hole saw on my 18v DeWalt, held it at 30* angle and in I went. A little scary drilling a big hole like that in your boat.....slow and steady, you'll be fine.

[charlie_the_tuna]

willy, dont go oversize. the front screws or bolts wont have enough meat to hold onto.
i just put holders in mine.
what a *****.
wont do that again.
on the other hand, probably alot easier if you screw them in as uposed to bolting.

[csvencer]

Diggin up an old thread...

What are the stock aft rod holder angles on the steplifts? I am looking at replacing the smaller sized plastic ones with larger Stainless ones (bigger rod butts and also the bait table) and don't know what angle they are. Are they 60 degree or 30 degree?

Thanks.

-Svence

[garagenc]

Charlie

What do you mean when you said you put holders in? I have 1 that the hole is too big.