Lund Sport Trak Brackets

[Lukasaurus]

I picked up a new to me Lund that has the track system. It came with 2 unused brackets. While I was searching to buy more brackets, I came across some threads on this and other sites that talk about these brackets. It seems the majority of people with this track system don't have much confidence in these brackets, some have said they have broke. I would really like to use this track system to keep the boat as uncluttered as possible. Can anyone tell me where on the bracket they break. Is it the pieces that are inside the track, or the part that you mount the rod holder to. I was thinking if I can modify them to strengthen them up I could still use these for trolling and not just use them to mount a cup holder. The boat I picked up is a 2004 20.5 foot tiller drive Alaskan with a 2014 90HP Evinrude Etec. I wanted a boat with more room, and boy do I have it now. I am in the middle installing a bow mount trolling motor and downriggers.

[Fisherpete]

That is my dream boat, congrats on the purchase! I can't offer any insight on the track brackets breaking, but I do know my buddy Andrew who has a Princecraft with it's own track system has had new inserts for his boat made by Dave at Trojan Tackle - I'm sure he makes something for the Lund tracks... his work is top notch, have some in my boat too and I'm sure many board members will attest to this... take a look.

 

http://www.trojantackle.ca/

 

Pete

[chimpboy_to]

You can also get steel brackets from Cisco systems, they are a sturdier version of the Lund brackets, check them out here http://www.ciscofishingsystemsltd.com/shop/rail-style-and-lund-mounts-5237

 

If you are in the GTA, JBs fishing depot has some in stock.

 

Andrew

[Trojan]

Give me a call I can help...I build to those tracks with unlimited options, not just standard brackets

[Trojan]

Email me I can help at Trojan

[F7Firecat]

Dave Dutchak at Trojan Tackle will make you stuff to last a lifetime!!!

[irishfield]

Yah.. I think he just posted twice...

[Lukasaurus]

PM sent Trojan.

[BFSC Kevin]

I use the plastic ones from lund with no issues. Been using them for about five years for my rod holders for salmon trolling.

[Steve]

plastic ones are ok for riggers and maybe boards....not for dipsys.

 

Also, if you plan on fishing later in the near (Nov/Dec), the plastic gets brittle and breaks quite easily.

[bawbag]

I have 3 seasons on my brackets with no problems. 2 of them paired with scotty powerlocks and the other two flipped with through bolts to a trolling board with my downrigger on it.

[BFSC Kevin]

I used to use the powerlocks but now have switched over to the orcas and striker.

 

 

[leaf4]

Sweeeeeet pic!

[misfish]

Thats a cool pic Kevin.

[Lukasaurus]

That's quite a set up you have there Kevin, a fishing machine. I am leaning towards getting a couple more Lund brackets and seeing how it goes. If I start using dipseys or go after musky I might have to look into something more sturdy. I talked to Dave at Trojan Tackle and they have some real nice stuff. If I need to beef up my outfit or need anything custom built I will be giving Dave a call. Thanks for all the feed back.