John Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Has anyone got/put tracks or downrigger/rodholder mounts on a glass boat? Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Years ago I did an install for a fellow with a Peterborough tri hull, We used extensive amounts of real 3/4 ply under the gunnels to reinforce them. Even then you could detect a bit of flex when the water got a rough. Careful when you drill the fibreglass, start with small bits and cover the hole areas with masking tape to prevent chipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Same as above, but I used 1" StarBoard HDPE as a backer under the glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted August 17, 2022 Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 One more thing...yes as Fisherman suggests drill a pilot hole before going bigger, but before you make any holes, use a counter-sink bit first...that way you won't chip the gel-coat. Just use a center punch to begin, so it doesn't wander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2022 Thanks guys, this was a relatively expensive boat and didn't think I would be fishing out of it at the time. I will do a little more investigation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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