Anyone install new rod Holders in the flimsy side gunnels on the 255 FSH?

[Loveair]

I’m wanting to install a couple of zero degree rod holders for electric reels. I am thinking of putting a 3/8” Aluminum backing plate under them. Still not sure if they will be strong enough?

 

[Loveair]

Well I didn’t get any responses. So I installed one on each side anyway. I wouldn’t deep drop with them. But for trolling or just having another place to stick a rod or gaff. It’s handy.

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

Well I didn’t get any responses. So I installed one on each side anyway. I wouldn’t deep drop with them. But for trolling or just having another place to stick a rod or gaff. It’s handy.

The backing plate is a great idea! I know @Liveto99 was using a pretty big manual set up to reel in what he thought was a shark and the rod holder broke out of the fiberglass. I think by using the backing plate you won’t have any issues. Ive been using down riggers in my forward 30° rod holders for a couple of years now with no problems and I use 8# weights with 52” booms.

 

[Liveto99]

I’m wanting to install a couple of zero degree rod holders for electric reels. I am thinking of putting a 3/8” Aluminum backing plate under them. Still not sure if they will be strong enough?View attachment 200446

I would definitely use the aluminum that will probably work.

 

[deputyjrp55]

Well I didn’t get any responses. So I installed one on each side anyway. I wouldn’t deep drop with them. But for trolling or just having another place to stick a rod or gaff. It’s handy.

Where did you get the aluminum for backing plate? Specs?