anders Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Hey guys i just bought a new boat...alumacraft 165 classic tiller and i am going to install downriggers on it. However, I want to avoid drilling through the gunnels at all costs. I dont really want to use a board that runs across the boat, does anyone have any ideas, seen anything out there that can mount them without going through the gunnels? Thanks Edited February 9, 2011 by anders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Maybe a picture of gunnels and rear deck would bring some thoughts. No matter what you're drilling into something, unless your boat has a rail system similar to the Sportrac on the Lunds. Percher had some nice pedestals bolted to his rear deck that brought the riggers up above the gunnels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 would you have felt better if the boat came with pre drilled holes for mounting riggers....get over it ...and drill the holes..you can always leave the base plates on the boat at resale...or selll the riggers with it just curious as to how your going to deal with adding a tranducer thats below the waterline... dont forget to silicone every bolt you put through the hull under the waterline... Congrates on the new ride and good luck in your rigging.. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yep...put up pictures. Maybe I can come up with a little clamp on thing at the shop here. I used the holes already there for the cleats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Some base plates screwed down to the seats is about as least intrusive as you are gonna get. Anything clamp on is going to eventually bend stuff or fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ivan Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hey guys i just bought a new boat...alumacraft 165 classic tiller and i am going to install downriggers on it. However, I want to avoid drilling through the gunnels at all costs. I dont really want to use a board that runs across the boat, does anyone have any ideas, seen anything out there that can mount them without going through the gunnels? Thanks Here is a link to what I used - the 'angle stand' mounted on my rear casting deck on each side. http://www.walkerdow...ccessories.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Here is what I did when I installed riggers on my Starcraft: I used truck cap clamps to hold it down, and utilized the existing cleats: I varnished the wood at least 9 times and finally used some felt in betwwen the wood and the boat, to prevent scratching.. Hope that helps.. Feel free to PM if you have any questions.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) this is the boat i am just worried if I use the clamps from walker or scotty they might not be strong enough. And for those cuious...i am not new to downrigging, just looking to see if someone has something up there sleave? thanks for all the replies already guys! Edited February 10, 2011 by anders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm thinking pedestal bases on the rear deck, board across the back is out with a tller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didoban Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 google search downrigger clamp mount, there's few available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I did this through the existing cleat holes and screwed into the plywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hey Dara.. you're supposed to be a wood worker.. stay out of my line of work would yah!! lol Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 nice job dara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thats stainless...not aluminum...and I work at a welding shop...thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie_james_c Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Dara likes the wood, don't let him lie to you.... I got a simple, clean, cheap design you might be able to work with and avoid drilling into those gorgeous Alumacraft gunnels. I'll post a pic or two tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Use a board similar to Ten90's setup but run near the cleats at the front of the boat. You won't be able to use bow pedestal seat while rigging but the board can be removed for shallow water fishing. My Cannon owners manual actually recommends mounting the riggers at the front of the boat. Alternatively, I think they do make transom mount brakets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm just worried about the clamp mounts not being able to hold electric downriggers pounding in a good surf. thanks for all the replies guys...those are nice Dara! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm thinking pedestal bases on the rear deck, board across the back is out with a tller. I second this. We used the Big Jon's. Unless you work in a welding shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie_james_c Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Check out Berts Custom Tracks...lots of mounting options and easy to take on/off. They have risers, downrigger mounts etc. Used them with Down East Rod holders and they are rock solid. Looks like they will fit on the carpeted sections near the transom. Congrats on the new ride. Tillers rule!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Check out Berts Custom Tracks...lots of mounting options and easy to take on/off. They have risers, downrigger mounts etc. Used them with Down East Rod holders and they are rock solid. Looks like they will fit on the carpeted sections near the transom. Congrats on the new ride. Tillers rule!! Thanks Jay definitly looks like some possibilities there! I like the transom mounting board idea as well. Tiller do Rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I did this through the existing cleat holes and screwed into the plywood. Hope you don't mind Dara ,but I copied you. Mine don't look as nice as yours though Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Whatever mounting device/method you choose, I would highly recommend that you consider a comfortable/ergonomic height. When you are bending over & reaching numerous times throughout the day setting/operating your riggers, a sore/bad back can put a dent in your day pretty quickly . I added the platform last year. Made a huge difference in comfort and ability to do multiple lure/set up changes. See my pics on this thread;http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50839 regards, Pikeslayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm thinking pedestal bases on the rear deck, board across the back is out with a tller. Now after seeing Dara's brackets utilizing the cleats, I would maybe go with them on the forward cleats, next to the front seat. Would relieve congestion at the back, a partner could set lines while you operated the motor and electronics, also a neck saver as the rods are in the same vision as steering the boat. Just keep the riggers opposite each other for tangling issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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