Rod holder ?

[SkunkBoat]

This is from page 4 of my transom repair thread

"Since I have clear access with the back cap off...
Added the new rodholders and flush cleats.
I wanted some 30 deg rodholders angled out 90deg. There is no way to get them in gunnels because they are too narrow.
I found these from Gem-Lux. They don't have screw holes so they are only 3.5 inch on the diagonal instead of normal 4.5 inch.

Put the rodholders right over the old holes for the cleats.

Thought they would clear the tubs in the transom hatches but they don't. 15 deg holders would clear or angling them out 45 instead of 90 would work. There no changing your mind...once you cut an angled hole thats it.

so now I have to figure out what to replace the tubs with. Only use them to hold boat soap & hand cleaner I think I'll tab in some rails to inside transom and the cap wall to mount a shelf. Thought about mounting a bucket in there but it would never come out once the cap is on.

If I ditch the tubs I'll post them here cause people are always looking for them.

Cleats went in easy. I like them. Don't use the stern cleats much since I clip to transom u-bolts."

[BillTex]

Thanks skunk...I saw those GEM socket type rod holders. They way you describe them...needing only 3.5"- might be just the ticket.

Thanks for pic too-really helps me understand the clearance issue.

Has anyone mounted flush rod holders on the splash wheel wall? Would the GEM type work there (3.5")?
If I could fit 2 in tight here and 4 in the gunnels...this would be a great spread. I like to fish 2 hex heads in really tight (1st wake) and then work out from there...


It's going to be a long winter...

Bill

[BillTex]

Just found these at West marine http://mateseries.com/assets/print-m...ecs-public.pdf
Sounds a little silly at first-but look at how they mount-straight holes! If you Guys could take a look at the spec sheet and let me know if you think these would fit the gunnels that would be great.
3 7/16" max bolt hole pattern...

Tx, Bill

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by BillTex

Just found these at West marine http://mateseries.com/assets/print-m...ecs-public.pdf
Sounds a little silly at first-but look at how they mount-straight holes! If you Guys could take a look at the spec sheet and let me know if you think these would fit the gunnels that would be great.
3 7/16" max bolt hole pattern...

Tx, Bill

I looked at those before.Would love to have them. The ovals would barley fit(only straight back) and the hole will take most of the wood.
My memory tells me the top, flat surface of the gunnel is 4 1/4" on my 1984 V20cuddy.

You can get 2 regulars in each gunnel aft of the rod box and one forward of the rod box. Furthest aft Put a 30 degree straight back, just forward of that put a 0 degree and a 0 degree forward of the rod box. Use outrodders in the 0 degree holders.

You can also mount surface mount rodholders in various places around the motorwell.

My gunnel is modified so it looks very wide but heres a pik to give you an idea.

I don't think you can put flushmounts in the motorwell and have clearance for the battery/oil res/bilge pump.

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

I looked at those before.Would love to have them. The ovals would barley fit(only straight back) and the hole will take most of the wood.
My memory tells me the top, flat surface of the gunnel is 4 1/4" on my 1984 V20cuddy.

You can get 2 regulars in each gunnel aft of the rod box and one forward of the rod box. Furthest aft Put a 30 degree straight back, just forward of that put a 0 degree and a 0 degree forward of the rod box. Use outrodders in the 0 degree holders.

You can also mount surface mount rodholders in various places around the motorwell.

My gunnel is modified so it looks very wide but heres a pik to give you an idea.

I don't think you can put flushmounts in the motorwell and have clearance for the battery/oil res/bilge pump.

OK...sounds like there would not be enough wood left for a sturdy mount using these Mate rod holders? Do standard flush mounts use a smaller hole?

Thx, Bill

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by BillTex

OK...sounds like there would not be enough wood left for a sturdy mount using these Mate rod holders? Do standard flush mounts use a smaller hole?

Thx, Bill

the hole is the size of a cupholder 3 1/4" vs the size of a rod butt 2"

[garbubba]

My 83 V came from Florida & someone was using it for trolling like you want to do. It has two outrigger mounts forward, a pair of rod holders angled out as much as possible behind that, and two more straight back. That's a lot of lines in a small boat.