270 DAUNTLESS Rod Holders Flush Mounted
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:24 pm
Q1: can flush-mounted rod holders be installed into the gunwales of the bow of a 2020 270 DAUNTLESS?
Q2: what area on the bow gunwales of a 2020 270 DAUNTLESS are safe for cutting into to mount flush-mounted rod holders?
Q3: will flush-mounted rod holders on the bow gunwales of a 2020 DAUNTLESS 270 be sufficiently retained if only self-tapping screw fasteners and 3M4200 adhesive are used to retain them?
READERS: any thought on this topic are welcome
BACKSTORY
I'm enjoying my recently purchased 2020 270 Dauntless. I am frustrated there are no flush-mounted rod holders in the gunwales in the bow area. The [Unibond hull] construction of the 2020 270 DAUNTLESS makes it impossible to get access to the space under the gunwales. As such, I'm concerned about cutting into the gunwales and finding something blocking the rod holder like electrical wiring. I'm also concerned that because I cannot get access to the areas under the gunwales I cannot [through-]bolt the rod holders or use a backing plate; I can only use screw fasteners and some 3M4200 adhesive.
Q2: what area on the bow gunwales of a 2020 270 DAUNTLESS are safe for cutting into to mount flush-mounted rod holders?
Q3: will flush-mounted rod holders on the bow gunwales of a 2020 DAUNTLESS 270 be sufficiently retained if only self-tapping screw fasteners and 3M4200 adhesive are used to retain them?
READERS: any thought on this topic are welcome
BACKSTORY
I'm enjoying my recently purchased 2020 270 Dauntless. I am frustrated there are no flush-mounted rod holders in the gunwales in the bow area. The [Unibond hull] construction of the 2020 270 DAUNTLESS makes it impossible to get access to the space under the gunwales. As such, I'm concerned about cutting into the gunwales and finding something blocking the rod holder like electrical wiring. I'm also concerned that because I cannot get access to the areas under the gunwales I cannot [through-]bolt the rod holders or use a backing plate; I can only use screw fasteners and some 3M4200 adhesive.