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johnr



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:51 pm    Post subject: Downrigger placement advice please Reply with quote

I'm going to mount a Scotty swivel base for both a downrigger and a davit for pulling crab traps. For those with some experience in these matters, especially with regards to downriggers, can you please look at my album...the slide titled: Slide 1. I'm thinking of mounting the base at position 2. This would be best for the davit. Is it too far forward for a downrigger? I'm hesitant to put it in position 1, right at the stern, because it's difficult to get into that corner.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My vote is to place the riggers in the vicinity of position no. 2. Tim
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would agree with #2 position. The only issue is if the frame for the Bimini would interfere with the function of either the downriger or davit. My experience with down riggers is on larger boats.. but being a little ways from the transom does not seem like a problem.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's where I placed mine. If you look at the mount on the port side, you get a better idea of placement.


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 3:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Always as far back as is possible and practical. Being placed farther back reduces the risk of the rigger wires/braid hooking up on motors, kickers and just other assorted tangles when sharp turns are made. #1 would be best, but is probably not practical because it won't let you easily access the riggers. That leaves #2 as next best.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you're using Scottys (preferred) with 60" booms, go with position #2. If you're using the shorter 24" booms, then go with position #1. What Saxe Point said about kickers and turns and such is spot on.

With that said, using a pot puller in position #1 would be a pain in the backside, so I'd go with #2 and ensure I had longer booms on the downrigger. As long as they're Scottys, that is. Cool

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone. I will go with position 2 and, of course, I will mount the outrigger base using Bob's recommended over-drill, epoxy, re-drill...etc...procedure.

Johnr
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

johnr wrote:
... using Bob's recommended over-drill, epoxy, re-drill...etc...procedure.

Johnr

And don't forget the backing plate under the gunnel.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

C-Dawg wrote:
johnr wrote:
... using Bob's recommended over-drill, epoxy, re-drill...etc...procedure.

Johnr

And don't forget the backing plate under the gunnel.


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:53 pm    Post subject: downrigger locations Reply with quote

If you put your d-rigger that far back, how will you deploy your dipsy divers, and/or your planer boards?
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

C-Dawg wrote:
If you're using Scottys (preferred) with 60" booms, go with position #2. If you're using the shorter 24" booms, then go with position #1. What Saxe Point said about kickers and turns https://hungarian-grand-prix.com.

With that said, using a pot puller in position #1 would be a pain in the backside, so I'd go with #2 and ensure I had longer booms on the downrigger. As long as they're Scottys, that is. Cool

Agree!
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wandering Sagebrush wrote:
Here's where I placed mine. If you look at the mount on the port side, you get a better idea of placement.



Exactly where I put mine on the 22. Also the Correct Brand Wink Beer
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