New Taco outriggers mounted

[Ed]

Hey gents-

Just wanted to let you all know that those shiny new TACO outriggers that I bought way back in April at the Dania marine flea market were welded on this week. Pictures will be forthcoming.

The guys at KentFab Engineering in Norwell, MA did a great job and even modified the "outrigger deployment handle" with a slight downward bend so that I don't bust my knuckles on the t-top when I swing them out.

I also had them make me a "secret fishing device" that will also be revealed when the pictures are ready.

Can't you tell that I bored stiff these days?

Ed

[JohnB]

I am in the market for the same Taco outrigger setup. What is the best price/source anyone has found?

[Ed]

John B-

I think I was very lucky with my deal.I bought the entire setup for $600 from the Scouts Boat booth at the Dania Marine flea market. The $600 included (2) 15' 1.5" diameter TACO outrigger poles, (2) TACO grand slam mounts, rigging lines and all hardware and backing plates. The only other thing I had to purchase was a TACO weld on extrusion plate (mounting plate) from Consumer Marine Electronics for about $85.

From what I've been told by some friends in the industry...my deal was way below what they would pay for it wholesale (around $900).

With that said, give Marine Connection Liquidators a call....they had numerous sets on display when I was there in the spring.

Also, I would buy the 1.5" diameter poles and the Grand Slam mounts.....from what I've been told....the 1.25" diameter poles flex too much.

Good luck.

Ed

[other tom]

I told you that was a good deal !!!!! (even after a few beers, I could do that simple math)

Congrats, in my opinion they are the best product available - however, they do not holdup well in certain conditions....just don't attempt docking for cocktail parties at neighbor's waterfront homes who have large, overhanging trees at t-top level with 450 ponnies at the touch of the throttle which is mounted next to the drinkholder which has 2 dead soldiers in it. (Taco has an excellent warranty/service department just north of Miami on I-95.....)

[Mark]

Ed, I'm sure the photos of your setup will be great.

However, what I want to see are the photos from Tom's example of what to be careful of, now those could really be good [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

[JohnB]

I am headed down to the "MC Liquidators" on Ft Pierce on Fri morning. If anyone is looking for something specific, let me know, I will take a digital camera, and shoot some pictures if that would help. Gonna get some Taco outriggers to mount on the top of the boat.

[Capt Chuck]

Hey JohnB

He is "CLOSED" on Monday's [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

[Ed]

Hey John-

Good luck at Marine Connection. Did you call down there beforehand just to be sure they have them in stock before you make the drive? If they have them...go with the heavy duty set-up....I think they're called the "rand slam" model which have the outrigger poles that are 1.25" in diameter.

Mark-

I'll be sure to post pics when they're ready. The "other tom's" advice will be taken very seriously. Don't want to wind up spearing any coconut's on a palm tree.
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-Ed-

[JohnB]

Looking at there catalog, I only see 1 1/8" and 1 1/2" poles, not an 1 1/4". I was looking for the 1 1/2" poles unless someone sees a reason not to. I talked to them yesterday, and they said they had them, but will call the day before just to make sure.