outriggers

[iptmike]

I want to purchase and install outriggers. Can anyone recommend a source who is experienced with outriggers? I've spoken to a couple of companies who can get them but thier product knowledge was lacking.

[Herring Problem]

Check out Cabela's

Outriggers

[Tower Todd]

If you want a good set get the Rupps. They are spendy though. Also Lee's of Miami builds a good set as does Schaefer.

Good Luck,
Tower Todd

[Onokai]

I need more info about where and how you are mounting them to-t-top-rail-hard top-radar arch-side of cabin-This will affect what I recomend-give us your boat specs-Mark



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[Chase'n Tail]

We did quite a bit of checking on the different setups last season for the NorthRiver and ended up with Taco's. The were really easy to install, had both sides done in about 3 hours total. I installed Sport Slam bases, with the 15' tele's(silver w/gold) make sure you order the Grand Slam backing plates if you need backing plates. All the holes lined up pretty well had to carve on one to get it perfect. S/S fender washers and ny-locks are suggested. Tell them when you order if you are going to run singles or doubles, and they will steer you in the right direction. All this was done through West Marine on the phone order program while looking at the master "toy book". Make sure you get their customer card (at a store before you order) so you get the West Marine "Bucks" they send you in the mail after you buy, you can use those on your next purchases. Good luck hope this helps some.

[iptmike]

Originally Posted by Onokai

I need more info about where and how you are mounting them to-t-top-rail-hard top-radar arch-side of cabin-This will affect what I recomend-give us your boat specs-Mark



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The questions you ask are exactly the reason I would like to deal with an experienced supplier. There are several options available and I would like to understand the differences about how they would perform.

My boat is a 2004 Pursuit Offshore. This is an Express type sportsfisher. It does have a hardtop. I do not want a hardtop mounted rigger. I had those on my last boat and do not like having to climb onto the gunnels to set the riggers. That leaves a gunnel mounted and a side mounted system as options. The side mounted options being a "bent tube" type holder and a "wishbone" type holder. I would like to completely operate from the cockpit. I'm thinking 15' - 18' poles. I've only used a single rigger set up before so have no experience with double or triple rigged set ups.

Buying from Cabelas, West Marine or even Englunds doesn't really allow me to deal with someone who has "hands on" experience with the different riggers. Hopefully that is where the knowledgable members of this forum can be of help.

[crabbait]

My boat is aluminum but I am sure you could have a similar system installed. This is a Taco Grand Slam mount with 18' telescopic poles. I have run it single and double.

The handle at the bottom controls the in/out.


The black knob controls the up/down. The adjustment range is very large in both directions.


Ordered through Cabela's.

[Grady252]

I was a Englund Marine in Newport a couple of weeks ago and they carry a couple different types. I didn't ask questions, so I don't know about product knowledge. They had a set of solid Fiberglass poles like the ones Nalu has on his boat for a pretty good price. I think the solid fiberglass poles are best for running with your gear out and ready to go. I have three piece aluminum Lee Jr. and I don't think I like them as well.

[iptmike]

Hopefully I attached a photo of my boat. My gunnels aren't set up very well to use a system such as crabbait's. It looks like it would work well though. I had Top Gun top mounted riggers on my last boat. Very similar to the Grand Slam on crabbait's boat. The top mounted required climbing onto the gunnels to operate the height adjustment. My hardtop now has an EBIRB installed on it and a cannister liferaft is on order and will also be installed on top. So between not wanting to climb onto the gunnel and space restictions on the hardtop, a top mounted system would be a last choice. It appears a side mounted system will fit best.

[Grady252]

I have a boat similar in design to yours and last year I had top mount and they were not as easy as I had hoped. This year I have the Lee Jr. Wishbone style which mount on the side. The draw back is they are in the way of the walk around when they are deployed. I like to put Tuna up front for weight, as we rotate through the ice, so that will make it challenging this year. Can't add much to your dilema, but that is what I will use this year.

[Onokai]

Thanks for the info I recall your boat photo when you got it its a sweet ride.
Ok-what I have is the same set up as crabbait but under the t-top and yes the get up on the gunnel is no fun -but they have had for a few years now a new all control under the roof I think other's make them as well as taco. Tacos are called 350H-Outrigger for hardtops check them out at tacomarine. c-m
They raise and lower as well as go out and in- all from below and will be a joy as you can still go foward on both sides as its all up top no more gunnel balancing. You can rig them for 1 or 2 lines -I suggest learning with 1 as a start. These will be my next outtriggers. If you still want a non top mount go with the side mount-everyone makes them. The really nice ones are 3 legged towers with guy wire support with side mounts if $ is no object -I'd get them-they also extend the most. Pilar ran down the best of breed on these awhile ago-do a post search on his posts. I can almost recall them as rupps? Yep thats it check them out at rupp.c-m
I like the cheap $1,200 350H ones I spoke about above .Hope this helps. As far as a place that knows this stuff and carries it so-cal or Florida, or mail order or shop order is all I know. Mark

[Tuna Dog]

Sounds like you would want the side mounted Rupps...and yes there are people locally who handle them and can get them, but no..there is no one in the local stores who really has much knowledge about them...Don't mean to knock them it's just that up until recently there has not been much demand for them in this area.

You'll probably learn more from people off this forum...

If you can make it down to Newport..the MrytleBee is a 31' Cabo express similar to yours and has side mount outriggers. John has the boat out of the water but I'm sure he'd be willing to share information. He is down working on his boat thru the weekend getting it ready for his trip down south.

[iptmike]

Thanks for all input. See you on the water.