Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Downrigger
Posted by Harvey Boysen on 07/12/13 - 10:23 PM
#1
I have a Montauk 170 and I would like to add two manual downriggers. I have rails so I would have to add them behind the rail, on a rail mount or remove part of the rail. Any experience or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Harvey
Posted by wing15601 on 07/13/13 - 6:45 AM
#2
I have agonized over this same question and it seems there only two options with a Montauk. Either use a rail mount or put a board across the rails. and mount to the board. I have read several posts from people who have used both methods and say that is satisfactory but I have found no comment from anyone who has had the downrigger weight catch on the bottom. I would think that would cause things to break. I have been using Dipsy Divers for trolling at depths up to 100 feet to good effect and don't have to worry about any damage to my boat.
Posted by R Davis on 07/13/13 - 7:29 AM
#3
I have a 1982 Sport 15 with a pair of Scotty manual downriggers . I mounted them on the Scotty Rail Mounts which are quite strong. I imagine these would work well on your boat too.
See some photos here:
http://k5rcd.org/Whaler%202.htmer%202.htm
Posted by Larry H on 07/15/13 - 3:44 AM
#4
I have scotty electric 30 inch boom mounted on rail,no problems on 190 Montauk.
Posted by Barryg on 09/25/13 - 8:35 AM
#5
I purchased the scotty rail mount and have a small problem . WHen i am fishing and have the weight of the ball over the side all is well. However when there is no weight over the side the down rigger wants to fall in . Plenty of support for fishing but not so much when you remove the ball. I have the scotty electric down riggers . thanks BG
Posted by Tom W Clark on 09/25/13 - 8:41 AM
#6
Try shortening your wooden supports a wee bit so the downrigger has a slight outward cant. This will move the center of gravity of the downrigger outboard and help keep it form rotating into the boat.
Posted by Harvey Boysen on 09/25/13 - 2:00 PM
#7
Scotty now has a "Stanchion Mount" that looks more stable than the rail mount with the wood piece.
Has anybody tried them?
Thanks
Harvey
Posted by Larry H on 11/12/13 - 5:29 PM
#9
The rail mount that I have has 4 bolts which mount on a horizontal and vertical rail,the plates and bolts go thru both rails. This prevents it from turning or moving.