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

Loveair

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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?9F497AE4-2E68-4E27-95A9-152F305DAF29.jpeg
 
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.
 

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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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
Where did you get the aluminum for backing plate? Specs?
The rod holders you can get from Gemlux can be ordered with a backing plate…
 
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