Adding Rocket Launchers

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From: C-LionRay (Original Message) Sent: 2/2/2003 11:04 PM
I don't want to pay the price for factory made rocket launchers and was hoping that one of you might have deminsions and sugestions on making a set.
What do you use for inserts?
Thanks in advance, I hope this discussion helps save us all some more money for more boat jewlery.


From: 501-Sealife Sent: 2/4/2003 5:44 PM
Mr. Fisherman,

Take a look at my post #4 in the Radar thread. I posted a pic of my roof rack which shows clearly the design of my rocket launcher.

Mike - Sealife

From: C-LionRay Sent: 3/9/2003 6:45 PM
Greg brought up a good question. Do these rocket launchers get in the way of casting? Those of you who have them, do you like them? What would you change?

From: Da_Nag™ Sent: 3/11/2003 7:58 AM
Casting with the rocket launchers is not an issue for me - usually, I cast port-starboard, and avoid them completely. When I want to cast for-aft, I just lean over the edge and cast sideways.

Bill

From: C-LionRay Sent: 3/11/2003 10:10 AM
But do you like them?

From: Da_Nag™ Sent: 3/13/2003 7:50 AM
For me, they're great. Rods are completely out of the way, and are within easy reach.

Only problem I had was the initial install of the rod holders on the rail. They slipped for about a month - I never had a rod fall out, but came close a couple of times. Each time I went out, I tightened them a little more. Eventually, things settled in place and stopped moving.

The clamps are not strong enough to hold my large salmon net without slipping while under way - it's just too end heavy. Fortunately, the net fits fine up against the motor well, strapped to my rear rail.

Bill