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| Author | Topic: Rod Holders |
| Ferryman |
posted 09-30-2008 02:45 PM ET (US)  
I need some advice from you guys. I am in the US next week and would like to pick up some rail mounted rod holders for my Montauk 170 Who uses what make, What size dia tubing are the bow and stern rails. I do not have time to go measure before I leave on Saturday Thanks AJ |
| WT |
posted 09-30-2008 02:48 PM ET (US)
CE Smith http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/002138.html Warren |
| WT |
posted 09-30-2008 03:08 PM ET (US)
Measure your own rail diameter with the use of this measuring device. http://www.cesmithco.com/rodtour/SizeFinder.pdf
Warren |
| fishgutz |
posted 09-30-2008 03:34 PM ET (US)
I use the Attwood Pro Series rod holders in white. They clamp to the rail and are adjustable and removeable. http://www.attwoodmarine.com/ |
| Mumbo Jumbo |
posted 09-30-2008 03:46 PM ET (US)
Lee's have worked well for me for 20 years. |
| Mumbo Jumbo |
posted 09-30-2008 04:11 PM ET (US)
Lee's have worked well for me for 20 years. |
| Mumbo Jumbo |
posted 09-30-2008 04:12 PM ET (US)
Correction: I just checked and Lee's adjustable rail mount rod holder is not currently in production. Here is a link to a West Marine rod holder that I have experience with. Although it has a West label, it looks to me to be identical to a Tempo product.. It is well made, and I've had no problems with those installed on my 18 Outrage. |
| Mumbo Jumbo |
posted 09-30-2008 05:01 PM ET (US)
Some have complained that the West rod holders cannot be adjusted without removing them. They are not designed to be easily adjustable: not a problem for me since once I have the rod holders mounted, I never change them. As to the mounting bolt "backing off" issue, Loctite is a simple, inexpensive and totally effective solution. Use Loctite Threadlocker Blue( #242) which allows removal of the fasteners with hand tools Do not use the Red Loctite. |
| 4whaler |
posted 09-30-2008 06:11 PM ET (US)
I like these. The will mount on a horizontal or vertical rail either 7/8 or 1 inch. They are cheap... $20 each and are adjustable with a large cross tip screw driver that allow a circular ratchet to pivot thru 360 degrees, plus the whole assembly can be pushed around the tube mounting location to cock different locations. [url]http://www.boatersworld.com/product/479740045.htm[\url] Also here is a picture showing two of my 4 whalers. The Center console in the foreground has two of the rod holders mounted in the stern on the down part of the rails. [url]http://home.hiwaay.net/~sickler/enter/bostonwhalers/CenterConsole/may08mischief&CCwdave.jpg[\url] That's a friend and his kids who took the Mischief out during this outing not me. |
| Mumbo Jumbo |
posted 09-30-2008 06:14 PM ET (US)
http://www.boatersworld.com/product/479740045.htm http://home.hiwaay.net/~sickler/enter/bostonwhalers/CenterConsole/ may08mischief&CCwdave.jpg |
| 4whaler |
posted 09-30-2008 06:15 PM ET (US)
opps slash was leaning to the left \ not right /as required. http://www.boatersworld.com/product/479740045.htm http://home.hiwaay.net/~sickler/enter/bostonwhalers/CenterConsole/ may08mischief&CCwdave.jpg |
| 4whaler |
posted 09-30-2008 06:16 PM ET (US)
thanks Mumbo Jumbo... you beat me to it... just... |
| kwik_wurk |
posted 09-30-2008 07:38 PM ET (US)
I am not sure if you are looking for pole holders for storing rods when not in use or for something to set rods in when fishing/trolling. I was given a product that I was sketpical of at first, but since then, love dearly. They are by far one of the ugliest pole holders I have ever seen. But, they allow the quickest removal of the rod from the holder that I have ever dealt with (and that matters when the tip of the rod is almost in the water). The pole holder spilts open; so when you grab the pole, the natural motion of grabbing the pole lifts it out of the holder. (Same is true for setting the rod into the holder.) The brand name is "folbe" Oddly enough I only use these on the Montauk, they don't look right on the other boat and the body angle doesn't make sense either. And if they weren't free I would go to rocket launcher types and get them as low as possible to keep the sight lines of the boat clean. |
| kwik_wurk |
posted 09-30-2008 07:40 PM ET (US)
http://folbe.com/ lets try this. |
| Bulldog |
posted 09-30-2008 08:26 PM ET (US)
AJ, where you ending up on this side of the pond? Might be worth you while to buy me a nice cold beer, I'm near Philadelphia or there abouts.........Jack |
| Bulldog |
posted 09-30-2008 08:32 PM ET (US)
AJ, you hav e-mail!.....Jack |
| Ferryman |
posted 10-01-2008 02:03 AM ET (US)
Hi there Bulldog. I will be in Montgomery Alabama. Thanks for the e-mail have replied AJ |
| sternorama |
posted 10-01-2008 02:17 PM ET (US)
Just a caution about bolt-on rail holders... when afixing to a horizontal railing be aware that a heavy rod and reel in the holder can (and has) been known to cause the holder to rotate during a bumpy ride, resulting in the rod and reel being lost overboard. |
| NewportMe |
posted 10-01-2008 05:39 PM ET (US)
I use downeast rail mount rod holders and love them Bruce |
| Bulldog |
posted 10-01-2008 08:08 PM ET (US)
A.J., two Lee's holders boxed up and going out Friday, we'll work out details later, enjoy!.........Jack |
| Ferryman |
posted 10-02-2008 01:45 AM ET (US)
Many thanks Jack This is what makes Whaler owners special. Will talk once I am in the US |
| Ferryman |
posted 10-08-2008 06:38 AM ET (US)
Thanks Jack (Buldog) they are perfect. If anyone else has a couple of the Lee Rail Mount Rod Holder they want to sell please let me know. AJ aka Ferryman |
| Bulldog |
posted 10-09-2008 04:51 PM ET (US)
I'm glad you liked them, as we discussed we do need to see what you are catching over there, take care!......Jack |
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