Tmonz

I have two big jon riggers. Do they make a track system for this type of mount seen in one of the pics?

Thanks. That seems to be the consensus on how to mount riggers on this boat. I think I will mount directly behind the step plate in order to keep it fully intact.

That Bracket is the base for the downriggers. My plan was to install some sort of backing plate underneath the top of the gunnel. Haven't decided what material and exactly how to configure it. I have a friend who is able to make me an aluminum base plate that should work. I will upload some more picture, I was having an issue with it earlier. Hopefully these pictures will give a better impression of my set up. I didn't realize that there is a limit to how many photos -- can't add additional.

Hi everyone, I have a 1990 Doral Eclipse and have purchased a set of Big Jon Downriggers. I am trying to figure out the best way to mount them onto the gunnel. The top of the gunnel has a step plate that would be the best location I believe. this step plate section runs about 10" and the screws to hold the step plate on were in about 1/2" and did not penetrate through the top layer of fibreglass. Please see attached photos. As of now, I am going to ad a backing plate and screw them down into the top of the gunnel to support the mount. please see attached photos.. Any help is greatly appreciated