Custom Out Riggers - Finnished (beautifuly modeld)

Metal Manipulator · 12-24-2005, 06:32 PM

The first try I did not like because they angled back to the stern 30 deg. so back to the drawing board.
I came up with this [image]

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The base is made from 304 Stainless, the receiver for the pole is 2" stainless 10 inches long that will take the 2" pole with little room to spare. The upright post is 1.5" 316L tubing. The washers are made of 1/8 " UHMW. Each unit will be welded to two crossover bars on the existing rack that is mounted on top of the hard top. They are angled down 30 deg.. When in the traveling position they will point straight back and up 40 deg. When ready to deploy just pull up on the spring-loaded catch pin and they will swing into position. They will be 90 deg. to the boat and up 10 deg.
Next Is wrapping the rod guides on to the out rigger [image]

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This is my Grandaughter Kelty she volunteered to show off Grandpa's work.
I hope to get them mounted on the boat and display a picture this week.

OuterLimits · 12-24-2005, 07:58 PM

Nice work!

HOGGEMIN · 12-25-2005, 08:11 AM

It looks great now to see them on the boat and in action ..............TUNA TUNA TUNA TUNA

Flush Release · 12-25-2005, 10:38 AM

Looks good

Silver Eagle · 12-26-2005, 08:19 AM

Wet fly are you making more than two, I have two that mount when you cut a hole but where I want to mount would let water into the cabin, I need a flush mount like those, let me know if you would sell a pair of them....Ray

San Anita · 12-26-2005, 08:50 AM

HMMMM very interesting. Nice job!
Did somebody say Tuna!
Where?
Bill

Zodiac-Fisherman · 12-26-2005, 12:20 PM

Lookin good!

Good way to keep yourself busy till the warmer months arrive.

Metal Manipulator · 12-26-2005, 01:21 PM

Ray With a little modification I could make a bracket that would mount to the top or on an existing frame. I'm also thinking of putting another position for the catch pin so if I want to fish only troll rods the poles will angle back to the stern 30 deg.
I just need to know what your desired mounting location is. Some of the poles are set level with the water but I am inclined to want a few deg. rise. With running hand lines I think they would be better level or close to it.

bigfish06 · 12-26-2005, 06:05 PM

cool!

Nalu · 12-26-2005, 06:12 PM

These look sweet! I have the style that have a 90 degree bend and the gimbal butt. Works fine, but kind of a bugger lifting and swivelling the riggers when the water is sporty.

I've looked at the ones that go through the hard top and you hand crank, but I just can't justify a boat buck for them.

Nice work!

Metal Manipulator · 12-27-2005, 06:02 PM

Updated to show off my Grandaughter. :grin:

She is on full throttle all day long and Grandmother gets real tired watching her.

Bluefinn · 12-27-2005, 07:08 PM

Very nice Robin sorry I did not get back to you sooner.

Silver Eagle · 12-28-2005, 05:48 AM

Wet Fly will have to get over to the boat and take some angles I want to mount on the Radar Tower, I'm on D dock
will get back to you after New Years, heading for the Sand.
Should be interesting with the Wind and Rain, usually is,
toooo many toys.........Ray