Rod holder ?

[scook]

Well, like Bradford, take with a grain of salt - I pretty much only troll Salmon on the Columbia River in Oregon and use Scotty socket type (the socket screws onto the inside of top of the gunnel) and they adjust in any direction. If they're strong enough for Tuna, they'd be something to consider. Another possibility would be to mount a couple of not very high stainless rails in the tunnels and get some clamp-on rod holders.

I just looked on marinepartdepot.com and saw some interesting adjustable stainless rod holders that top-mount on the gunnels, they look like they might solve your problem. I've bought stuff from them and it's been pretty good stuff and way less expensive than other suppliers. A couple of items that should have exactly matched had a different screw pattern and some of their descriptions (measurements) are a little vague but they've been good about taking the few things back that weren't what I wanted.

[mawshj]

some people use a planer board with line clips at 8---10 foot spaces that allows rods to be upright maybe 3 each side 2 strait back, nice patern

[BillTex]

Originally Posted by scook

Well, like Bradford, take with a grain of salt - I pretty much only troll Salmon on the Columbia River in Oregon and use Scotty socket type (the socket screws onto the inside of top of the gunnel) and they adjust in any direction. If they're strong enough for Tuna, they'd be something to consider. Another possibility would be to mount a couple of not very high stainless rails in the tunnels and get some clamp-on rod holders.

I just looked on marinepartdepot.com and saw some interesting adjustable stainless rod holders that top-mount on the gunnels, they look like they might solve your problem. I've bought stuff from them and it's been pretty good stuff and way less expensive than other suppliers. A couple of items that should have exactly matched had a different screw pattern and some of their descriptions (measurements) are a little vague but they've been good about taking the few things back that weren't what I wanted.

Thanks for the ideas...but a clamp on type rod holder will not work for tuna.

Ever hook a Buick?!

Depending on tackle, your drags can be set at 30#-50# of force (or more!). A rigid mount is required.

We caught some Big Eye's this season that were ~ 200#...took 1.5 hrs to boat. We had a double header...what a dance that was!

Largest fish ever boated was a 910# giant...on my Buddy's 22- Hiliner. That was fun...

I hope to fish the V at the in-shore waters for Tuna...fuel will be tight...but I think we'll be ok if we pick our days.

I have fished out to 90 miles on that 22 Hliner and our 22' Grady.
A close eye on weather and Buddy boat are essential.

Thx, bill

[scook]

Now that's fishing. I think you might find some of the stainless ones that bolt on top of the gunnels to be solid enough. Through-bolting with a good sized plate on the under side should be as good as you can get for attachment strength.

[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"