Stainless Motorwell protective bar

[Jazzmanic]

Mike_J,

Maybe this image will help. This is where our transom bar was before I removed and installed a cooler rack.


I also agree with Marc on the use of those bimini ss parts. They give you flexibility with adapting to angles. I also used those for our dinghy bracket, also since removed.

 

[Mike_J]

Peter, where do you keep your downrigger balls? I have my downrigger's mounted as yours, but have not yet figured out where to keep the balls.

 

[Jazzmanic]

Peter, where do you keep your downrigger balls? I have my downrigger's mounted as yours, but have not yet figured out where to keep the balls.

Mile, I actually keep the DR balls on the shelf under the gunnels. I have those plastic dr ball holders sitting on the shelf. It is not screwed down as I remove the Dr balls when we're on cruising only trips.

Many people screw down the holders directly behind the lazarettes. Hope this helps.

Peter

 

[Mike_J]

Thanks. I had seen the Scotty ball holders mounted behind the lazarette and was trying to decide if they would be in the way..

 

[sweet pea]

Stainless steel schedule 40 from a pipe wholesaler, stainless steel plating, and a local welder would the the cheaper than "West Marine". At least around my area.

 

[Ted Osborne]

Or you could get the Scotty hooks for your downrigger and keep them ready for use at any time. During the winter when not fishing I keep them in the ball holder in the cabin storage.

 

[thataway]

As Marc mentioned, our SS bars in the well of the 25 were made from 1" SS tubing and standard Bimini fittings. Not expensive.

 

[Mike_J]

I finally got my transom bar done and have posted some pics in my album: http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php
I have forgotten how to insert images from an album...

I ended up buying some 1 inch SS bar and some bimini ends from west marine - total cost including bolts etc was under $150 CDN.
Worked well for fishing last Sunday, and I am planning on making a second bar further forward so that I can make a platform if I need it. The current location was great for fishing.
I like the fact that the whole thing is easy to remove.
I put a washer in the bimini joint to make it less wiggly. This photo shows the details:
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php


I also mounted some downrigger ball holders near the stern - again worked out well for salmon fishing this past weekend. Photo at: http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php

 

[jennykatz]

example of S/S bimini connections on a cd-22