Quick Rod Box Fix

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[randlemanboater]

The port rod box on my V was loose at the bottom, the plastic had broken where the screws held it. It vibrated and shook and was generally no good.

Last week when I went to the coast for a couple of days I installed my "new" depthfinder. I had to take out the port rod box to run the wires. I was about to slide the box back into the hole and try to figure a way to reinforce the box when the light came on.

I put the outer edge of the box that used to be behind the gunwale on the outside and just put the teak trim right on top of it.

I cut the front edge so that the box could slide forward inside the gunwale as before.

So far, it works good, very sturdy.

[msbhammer]

Mine were set in the same way when I got it. Good idea. Now stain that teak. :P

[WiseGuy]

Mines on the outside all the way around. Your's is outside on three sides, but tucked inside on the front? Am I reading that right? Interesting - did you cut out slots in the box's outer flange to 'bend' it in there? Sounds like it would be more solid.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by WiseGuy

Mines on the outside all the way around. *Your's is outside on three sides, but tucked inside on the front? *Am I reading that right? *Interesting - did you cut out slots in the box's outer flange to 'bend' it in there? *Sounds like it would be more solid.

That is correct sir. I just cut the lip right at where the forward edge of the hole in the side is, then slid that part inside.

It is much more sturdy.


HAMMER,

Cleaning the teak is on the list.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

That is correct sir. I just cut the lip right at where the forward edge of the hole in the side is, then slid that part inside.

It is much more sturdy.

Sounds like it would almost hold itself in that way ;) ... good job!! 8) ...

[C YENSEN]

I have the same problem, I am gonna have to try that one. thanks for the idea and post. ;)

[Mulv80]

I backed my rod box flange with lumber on the back side to have something solid to screw into. *I also installed the starboard rod box moldings that LESTERUS (member) gave me. *Thanks Carlos. *I will post more pictures this weekend. *I also installed the coaming cushions but I won't have any pics of the cushions till this weekend.

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[WiseGuy]

I'm interested in seeing the cushions

[Blue_Runner]

Me too. Knee savers is what they should call em. ;)