Downrigger Placement on 23SF with Engine Flotation Bracket

[natecert]

I used penn swivel down riggers for years on the troll but not for the last ten. Mounted where the stern hatch would be, P&S. On the troll it kept the cable/line away from the motor and transom also very easy to see what was going on with the cable and line.

I looked up your DR and they swivel 360* so the application would be about the same. I too ran them pivoted bow to on the run. When attaching the line would swivel bow to and was easy. The only concern would be if you store items in the stern corners on the troll.

How about having someone hold them in place and get a feel for comfort level?

Ed