Rod holder brace

[striper56]

I am installing 0 degree rod holders for giant tuna fishing. I need to reinforce the bottom of the rod holder with a brace.

Some guys thru bolt them with finishing washer on the outside of the haul. Not my favorite option. I have seen where guys glass in a pad and wood screw the brace to the pad. A few years ago I sprayed Awl Griped in the cockpit and not sure how I would make that look good.

So I was wondering if I took the rub rail off and unscrewed a few feet of the cap from the haul if I could get a piece of starboard down there to wood screw the brace to.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Old'sCool]

I used 1/4" aluminum under the cap on my 23'. Mine are not for BF and not sure what boat you have.

[striper56]

I have a 1972 23ft Sceptre. I put a 1/2 aluminum plate under the cap 6 inches fore and aft of the rod holders.

[DonV]

Originally Posted by striper56

I have a 1972 23ft Sceptre. I put a 1/2 aluminum plate under the cap 6 inches fore and aft of the rod holders.

That ought to do it!!!!

[uncleboo]

A picture of the area in question might help spur some more ideas.

[wattaway2]

I reinforced the gunnels with the rod holder tying the rack in with the gunnel takes a lil patience to fit it but it helps BF proof? Sorry about the sideway pictures

[Ed]

R&R Fisheries in Ipswich, Mass. sells a stainless steel swivel rod holder support. Depending on how far away your liner is, you may have to shim it with coosa, G10, etc.

https://www.facebook.com/randr7027/p...type=3&theater