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Hi! I've finally decided to start modifying my pontoon. This one side is a solid wood platform to help mount all the electronics (GPS, fish finder, battery and maybe a fish camera id I can find one small enough. There will be some room in the middle so I can mount a small tackle box. When this is complete I will start mounting the PVC on the other side to hold my rods, etc. It is held by 2 cam straps (likely 3 when i am done). Then a coat of black paint! looking for opinions on this. Does it look useful enough? also need some opinions on how to mount the transducer. I have that aluminum rod that may be helpful?[inline IMG_3374.JPG][inline IMG_3373.JPG][inline IMG_3372.JPG]
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Nice work. Try using PVC to mount the Transducer. Here is mine.
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I like that wood idea a lot. I was thinkinh doing something
like that to hold 4 fly rods. I still may do it............
Please post pictures of finish "product".
I just put fish finder on my toon. Heres a picture or two.

Peter
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Very cool. I use the RAM mounts as well. Love them. But I use aluminum...much lighter than wood, and water proof...[]
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Thanks All, keep the ideas coming!

Flygoddess, I agree! RAM mounts are fantastic. I wish they were cheaper. As to the wood being waterproof, I plan on putting a coat of primer, then decent quality paint. I hope that will hold for awhile.

Now that a rod holder was mentioned, im going to look into that..do you all think it will hold? Im thinking the scotty rod holder below:



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I love my Scotty's. They have gone from boat to boat. I use the FF ones and love that you can turn them and adjust the tilt with a knob
Plus the accessories that fit in the base like:

http://www.cabelas.com/link-12/product/0...erralID=NA

and this:

http://www.jmsonline.net/scotty-anchor-p...e=googleps

Pokymon has a wood deck on his boat and it is going on at least it's fifth year.
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Just couple of things-

#1- not too sure about paint. Try marine boat sealer. I have used that stuff on couple of projects and it worked
fantastic. Three coats of that stuff a you good to go.

#2- Scotty holders are GREAT. I use those for my fly
rods right now without any problems at all. I got
some on Ebay for $23.00 + free shipping.

Just my 2c[]

Peter
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This one is $20.92 + free shipping.


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These are the rod holder for my FC9.
The thing I like about them is I have had several 10 and one 15 pound cat tugging on these not to mention hanging up on the bottom as I am trolling, and they are tough. I like the pole lock I made for them, and I like how they mount. The union I added is to be able to adjust where the rods are sticking out or I can stake them off without taking off the base. Ron
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Those are great Ron, but they aren't adjustable. For me I am changing the angle of mine all the time. I have it up high and out the back, but then I can turn it to the side and straight out when two rodding it, or out front while I am moving and looking for something or eating something (hands free thing)
If I set it high, the tip of the rod helps set the hook.
I know you can make this out of PVC, but not as spur of the moment.
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Sure they are adjustable. You loosen the union and they turn 360 degrees. You can point the rod anywhere you want. Ron
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Up and down also?
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No up and down just 360 degrees, on and off. I have never been in a spot where I thought up or down would be cool. Ron
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For me it is a must. I pack three rods all the time and coming into shore with trees or other pontoons, and like I mentioned about the hands free and second rod. I am raising and lowering the angle of at least one regularly.

I could get by without, but I can so I do...LOL
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Hi, here is an update. I primed/sealed the wood then painted. Finished mouting everything. Sorry for the crappy pics...my camera fell in the lake (no joke) and had to use my cell phone..
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Right on. Everything is on the right side, are you left handed?
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Looks great!!! Are you lefty? Just asking.

Peter
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Nope, I am a righty. I have another rod holder that will go on the other side but have not had time to rig that up yet. I have 2 fishing trips coming up, but wont have time to do much more before the trips..
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right on, look forward to pictures and report.
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