[Rlbol]

Thanks for all the input!

I will try and post some pictures of the transom. The boat was originally an I/O. Where the engine cover box was is now flush doors with the floor. The transom has two small doors on each side then two large connecting doors in the middle. I didn't really think about how much pressure is put n the mounting of the down rigger! Definitely will not work on those small doors. I was thinking it would be best to mount them as far back on the boat to not interfier with the rest of the lines in the spread. I may just have to mount just in front of the transom on the gunnels. I have regular cleats just to the sides of the small doors on the transom and rod holders where I believe the hawspipe normally goes on the 23's. once I get in to redoing the boat I would like to replace the cleats and install them with the hawspipe in the gunnel sides like the factory installation. I think that looks much nicer and I prefer the cleaner gunnels!

Is it better to mount the down riggers facing back or to the sides? If I mount them on the gunnels I would imagine they would have to face off to the sides?