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need help to install down rigger - fishgiver - 07-22-2019
I own a 16' Lund SS Fury and I am considering adding down riggers. Need help/ suggestions on how to mount.
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - BSF - 07-22-2019
Will you be installing Electric or Manual downriggers. The electric are heavier and would need a very secure and sturdy mount.
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Re: [BSF] need help to install down rigger - fishgiver - 07-22-2019
Most likely manual, the boat does not have much of a rail to attach a mount on top of it.
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - 2knots - 07-22-2019
With the boxes you have on the inside ( based on pics of your type of boat)you could have some heavy Alum or SS pieces bent similar to the pic that could be attached to the gunnels and the top or side of the boxes using a backing plate on the backside. Pedestals are also an option but my experience with them is they can apply a lot of torque where they are fastened so it needs to have a very solid mounting surface. Go with electric you will be much happier in the long run
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - BSF - 07-22-2019
PM Sent
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - muirco - 07-22-2019
https://www.ciscofishingsystemsltd.com/shop/lund-mounts-5239
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - UintaIce - 07-23-2019
I had a Lund, and attached my manual downrigger mounts to the seats. Just a thought.
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - KeelnTime - 07-23-2019
Check out the mini laker by Walker, I have 2 of them. They have a clamp style mount that fits up to a 2.5" gunwale. I have loved mine, they are inexpensive lite and easily removed and stowed.
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Re: [KeelnTime] need help to install down rigger - fishgiver - 07-23-2019
How do you know how deep the ball is?
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - elkantlers - 07-23-2019
probably bought an aftermarket line counter or marked the cable in 10' increments.
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - wiperhunter2 - 07-23-2019
If you have a fish finder the ball should show up on it, for the depth.
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - knottyhookr - 07-24-2019
I have a Lund 1875 Impact with Cannon mag 5's. They are mounted on the sport track with swivel mounts. They are electric and I absolutely love them. I use ten pounds pancake balls and no issues. Here's a couple of pics.
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Re: [fishgiver] need help to install down rigger - mtncat1 - 07-24-2019
i have a lund channel mount for 20 bucks if your interested
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Re: [mtncat1] need help to install down rigger - fishgiver - 07-24-2019
Thanks, but my Lund does not have a track system.
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