Posted by captnickm on 01/26/11 - 6:03 AM
#1
With my 15’ getting close to completion I wanted to start looking into some rod holders. I already have two stainless holders mounted to my railing. I would like to get at least 4 more holders but I don’t want to hurt the look of the Whaler. Does anyone know of any good looking rod holders and a good place to mount them.
Thanks,
Posted by Tom W Clark on 01/26/11 - 8:00 AM
#2
The only rod holder worthy of a Whaler is made be Lee's. The Lee's clamp on rod holders were Whaler OE for years and years.
They were chrome on bronze, not stainless steel. I still have the pair I bought in 1986 along with two other pairs I picked up along the way.
You can buy new vinyl liners for them from Lee's.
These rod holders can be clamped in any position on the rails wherever you like them.
Posted by Gamalot on 01/28/11 - 6:44 AM
#3
On the right are the original Lee's rod holders from my '74 Montauk. On the left are the ones from CE Smith that came off a T Top.
Both are excellent choices but I do believe the CE Smith holders are a bit more substantial and have a nicer finish.
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