Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Rod holders for a Sport 13
Posted by Hbreddragon on 11/06/09 - 11:50 AM
#1
Anyone have any ideas or photos for rod holders for my Sport 13? I am looking for an area where I can purchase and mount rod holders.
Posted by moose on 11/06/09 - 12:57 PM
#2
Mine is the old style and I mounted the rod holders onto the bulkhead/splashwell, 2 on each side. Your splashwell seems to be a good and popular place to mount them. Two on each side should be very functional and out of the way.
Mike
Posted by burtim on 11/06/09 - 1:30 PM
#3
Look at my personal page. The ones on the rails are modified Attwoods. There are several brands, if you Google for stainless steel rodd holders, some should show up.
I have a set of 3 side by side "Fish-On" types from Cabelas mounted on my Yeti cooler at the back of the boat.
The rear 3 are to store rods. The sides are for Walleye trolling.
Posted by MW on 11/06/09 - 1:58 PM
#4
I use 4 s/s Rail mount "Rocket launchers" on my 15'.
Posted by womms on 11/07/09 - 5:20 PM
#5
I'm with Matt on the rail mounts. No drilling and they are infinitely adjustable.
You can pick them up at any marine store or online.
Posted by Hbreddragon on 11/07/09 - 8:23 PM
#6
The stainless steel launchers are a great idea. I did not take them into consideration. I am going to have to go by West Marine and pick up some. I noticed they are on sale!!
Posted by Binkie on 11/08/09 - 7:15 AM
#7
I have three rod holders mounted on the spashwell. Its a `61 boat with the old style splashwell. I only use them for storing rods when underway. I don`t have any other rodholders, and I don`t have a rail, or I would mount some there. I only use rodholders when tarpon fishing. I fish with the reels locked up with a mostly tight drag, and the clicker on, and let the fish hook themselves. I`m afraid a tarpon could rip the rod holder out of the boat, unless it was screwed to the wood seat clamps, but they would get in the way in that position. So now I will have to just lay the rod in the boat in free spool, with the clicker on, and set the hook myself after a strike, although it is not as productive.