V-Lock Mounting Device

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billtwymank

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Thought this V-Lock gadget is a good idea and might be of interest to some out there.

It is best viewed on the following web site----

www.v-lock.com

It has many uses around the boat.
 
what a good idea I have to do some measuring for a bait table (cocktails) I have one that goes into a rod holder but it never stays straight this might be the answer thanks
 
oldgrowth":3edvome3 said:
When I saw these, I thought what a great idea and design. I bookmarked his site for future reference and ordering. I can think of many uses for them on the Marinaut.
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Dave, I would be interested in your ideas -- I might get some inspiration for uses I have not thought of!

Good to see you at the Larkspur.

Warren
 
Doryman":1ruqxabx said:
I believe the developer of this device offered a discount to Brats. Hunt around for his contact info.

Warren
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Hello Brats, Mike here, inventor of the V-Lock.

With renewed interest in the V-Lock among the C-Brats community I will renew a 10% discount to members of this forum.

Enter C-Brats at checkout to apply the discount.

The discount is good to the end of the month of January 2011.

Mike
V-Lock
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Doryman":2izfcp9w said:
oldgrowth":2izfcp9w said:
When I saw these, I thought what a great idea and design. I bookmarked his site for future reference and ordering. I can think of many uses for them on the Marinaut.
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Dave, I would be interested in your ideas -- I might get some inspiration for uses I have not thought of!

Good to see you at the Larkspur.

Warren
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Warren – at the CBGT I talked to Roger (SeaDNA) about possibilities of a Live Bait Well for the Marinaut. He came up with a good idea for one to fit in the engine well. I liked it so much I am designing a portable 10 gallon live bait well to fit in the engine well. If it works, I will use the V-Locks to secure it in the engine well. They could also be used for many of the typical items listed on the V-Lock site when the bait well is not in use.

I sent Mike at V-Lock an email this morning requesting the dimensions of the V-Lock and have already received an answer. He even knew I had posted a comment on this thread. I think they are a going to be a good company to do business with and I hope the C-Brats support him. V-Lock’s customer service is what we as C-Brats would like to have from a company.

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www.tolandmarine.com
 
Warren – at the CBGT I talked to Roger (SeaDNA) about possibilities of a Live Bait Well for the Marinaut. He came up with a good idea for one to fit in the engine well. I liked it so much I am designing a portable 10 gallon live bait well to fit in the engine well. If it works, I will use the V-Locks to secure it in the engine well. They could also be used for many of the typical items listed on the V-Lock site when the bait well is not in use.

I sent Mike at V-Lock an email this morning requesting the dimensions of the V-Lock and have already received an answer. He even knew I had posted a comment on this thread. I think they are a going to be a good company to do business with and I hope the C-Brats support him. V-Lock’s customer service is what we as C-Brats would like to have from a company.

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www.tolandmarine.com
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Dave, without customer service you might as well hang it up or work for Microsoft. :)

I stand by this product and in a little over a year have only had one complaint on a failed pull-pin, which I replaced at no charge.

Thanks again for your support.

Mike
V-Lock
 
Last Day!

mwrowan":1jjntdcp said:
Hello Brats, Mike here, inventor of the V-Lock.

With renewed interest in the V-Lock among the C-Brats community I will renew a 10% discount to members of this forum.

Enter C-Brats at checkout to apply the discount.

The discount is good to the end of the month of January 2011.

Mike
V-Lock
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I spoke to Mike at V-Lock about using the mount for a pot puller.

He answered my questions and I placed an order, and I did get the 10% off.
 
Larry H":2mow1k9l said:
I spoke to Mike at V-Lock about using the mount for a pot puller.

He answered my questions and I placed an order, and I did get the 10% off.
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Did you happen to ask about using one for a downrigger also?

Warren
 
Hello C-Brats, here on the forum and at boat shows people have asked many times about getting a V-Lock in plastic. Well I finally got it worked out and not just plastic but marine grade starboard.

There is a flat starboard insert but the aluminum inserts are 100% compatible.

Let me know what you think.

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Mike
V-Lock

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mwrowan":3lkkclp9 said:
Hello C-Brats, here on the forum and at boat shows people have asked many times about getting a V-Lock in plastic. Well I finally got it worked out and not just plastic but marine grade starboard.
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Wondering what reason(s) folks gave for wanting the V-lock in plastic?

Thanks,
Warren
 
oldgrowth":a96q9hu9 said:
Mike – they look good and will often times look better on the boat. How is the strength of the starboard verses the aluminum?

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www.tolandmarine.com
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Dave, I haven't tested them yet as I just got them in. I imagine it depends on if you are using the starboard insert or the aluminum one.

I would probably guess that the starboard would not be as strong but by how much I do not know.

I have yet to have anyone tell me they have broken an alimunum one.

Mike
V-Lock
 
Doryman":2yjl2jjc said:
Wondering what reason(s) folks gave for wanting the V-lock in plastic?

Thanks,
Warren
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Warren, some people worried about corrosion, some for weight and some for appearance.

Mike
V-Lock
 
Larry H":1c1aywuk said:
I spoke to Mike at V-Lock about using the mount for a pot puller.

He answered my questions and I placed an order, and I did get the 10% off.
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Can you provide some of his input? I'm interested in the same use, being that the 25 has rails surrounding the cockpit.
 
My use is to mount a Brutus pot puller on the side my Livingston dingy. The Brutus can lift 100lbs and the pulley/lever arm is about 2 ft.

Mike said V-Lock mounts are used for downriggers, that no one has broken one yet, and that a 200lb guy stood on the 90 degree insert with no damage. I tried my best to bend one with my hands with no movement evident.

I have the unit now (shipped fast-got it in 3 days) and I think there will be a higher chance of the dingy fiberglass failing than the V-Lock.

Best bet is to call Mike and discuss your proposed use.

Contact info:


Email: info@V-Lock.com

Mail: V-Lock

535 13TH AVE NE

Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Telephone: (US) 727-565-1363
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