Rod Holders

[jparrucci]

I have a standard 14 foot aluminum boat that I want to put 2 rod holders in it, one on each side. I want one right in back by the tiller, the other one further towards the front and the other pedastal seat for the passanger. My boat has only the aluminum sides/gunnels, no carpet or flat spot up on top. Which style would work for this? I bought some super cheap 2 dollar ones, there was no way to make them work.

[marine_man]

Could you get by with something like this:

marine_man

[Ralph Wiggum]

I have RAM holders. Drilled through the aluminum and bolted them. I had some photos, but I can't find them.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Here, I found the photos. Top holes have self-tapping screws. Bottom holes are bolts through the hull. Hardware is stainless and holes are sealed with silicone.

[DTro]

Same here, I just drilled through the side. Much like the pictures above.

[jparrucci]

Thanks for the help guys, I'm making my annual Cabelas run, and those are on the list. Thanks again!

[chris63]

Action brand rod holders at fleet farm are great,(cheaper too!)If at all possible,use either stainless or aluminum hardware(no rust)and preferably use solid rivet to attach bases to gunnel's.If you can,debur the drilled holes to help keep them from forming cracks,especially if your drill bit is dull!c63

[BoxMN]

Just make sure you can get the holder into and out of the mount fiarly easily. They need to be able to spin all the way around with only being "lifted" a fraction of an inch.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Just make sure you can get the holder into and out of the mount fiarly easily. They need to be able to spin all the way around with only being "lifted" a fraction of an inch.

Sounds like you speak from experience

[BoxMN]

Originally Posted By: BoxMN

Just make sure you can get the holder into and out of the mount fiarly easily. They need to be able to spin all the way around with only being "lifted" a fraction of an inch.

Sounds like you speak from experience

Yep and actually, make sure to put the rods you will using in them before drilling as well, to make sure buttends have clearance and can easily be pulled out when "fish on!" is called, hehe, I know that one from experience as well!!

[DTro]

That's what extensions are for.

[PerchJerker]

Side mounts like shown in Raplh Wiggums photos are great. I've also had flush mounted rod holders but I like side mounts better. And I use extensions, which are really nice.

Also, there's some really good advice on here about making sure your rod holders have room to swivel and not hit anything with a rod butt sticking out of them, and tilt, and that you can get the rods in them, etc. Check them a couple times before you start drilling holes!

[smilee_54]

I have a clamp on rod holder of of [YouNeedAuthorization]. I havent used it but it seem like it would work