Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Outrigger Mount
Posted by Cy on 08/05/11 - 9:44 AM
#1
On my personal page should be a picture of an old Shaefer mount attached to the side of the console. Can not find it in their current catalog, is it for fishing (outrigger)? Slight flare open at the top of the tube, no threads inside.
Ready to buy a radio and a GAM antenna, but don't know if I can/should use this or buy a ratchet mount for the base extention.
Thanks.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 08/05/11 - 1:09 PM
Posted by Tom W Clark on 08/05/11 - 9:56 AM
#2
Yes, that is an outrigger base, not an antenna mount.
Just use a ratchet mount.
Posted by Cy on 08/05/11 - 11:30 AM
#3
Thanks Tom, a lot of screw holes to fill when it comes off.
Posted by Bake on 08/05/11 - 11:52 AM
#4
Some times the best way to fill a hole is with a pan head screw. You think they would stick out like a sore thumb but people hardly notice a screw out of place. Except for people like us. The group who pours over everything both whaler and other, that has to do with boats. Its a sickness I have.
Posted by Cy on 08/05/11 - 6:52 PM
#5
That would be a lot of screws, must be some other use for it. Bud vase? Too narrow for a cup holder, does make for a nice hand hold. I will have to see what size plastic pipe fits in there and save the $30 or so for a Shake antenna base.
Posted by Tom W Clark on 08/07/11 - 10:28 AM
#6
Just cut a fire extinguisher pocket into the console there and loose most of those screw holes. Use the remaining holes for the new ratchet mount.
Posted by Cy on 08/08/11 - 2:57 PM
#7
That is a great idea, thanks Tom.