T TOP Rod Holder Question

Scott · #1 04-10-2005, 10:43 AM

Sorry Peter...

Yes those are from my top ... They came with the top and the Top came from the Carolinas.

As far as that rocket launcher ... Biggest thing I don’t like are the holders being screwed to the cross bar ... they should be welded (I'm sure that was done to make it "do it yourself" installation) Minimizing the contact between the Aluminum and SS hardware is good. Having SS mounting bolts are one thing … but those holders are clamped together using that SS hardware…. Lots of points for corrosion in the future more point for failure.

I think I would add another support from the cross bar to the fiberglass (unless you are only carrying light stuff up there. I would also add another holder .... you can never have to many holders on a fishing boat!

Have you looked local for a builder ?? There are some good ones local to the state plus they would build it as you want.

Trayder · #2 04-12-2005, 08:33 PM

Peter B-

That is a nice boat, did it come with that trailer as well?

I like the rocket launcher you found on ebay, i saw that a while back and it looks well built but as Scott mentions it is not quite as nice / or expensive as one fit to your boat.

peterb · #3 04-13-2005, 04:07 PM

No, I had to buy the trailer (not the one in the picture). i bought a 23' venture trailer that is 106" wide and can carry up to 5,400 pounds. The trailer cost $2,200 new.