Flag Mount Mod

[Kevin404]

Yeah I've used those too. I lost them, and every time I re-order, I get a size smaller than needed for the bimini. The ship's store at my marina carriers them but only with purchase of a pole. After three online orders and getting the wrong size, I gave up and went with the zip ties.

 

[TechRider]

Octavio, I fixed them and uploaded for you.

 

[Julian]

I bought my small flag pole from Overtons. It only requires 3 holes for small nuts and bolts.

 

[farrelltravis]

I bought these cool clips from West Marine:

http://www.westmarine.com/taylor-made--charlevoix-flag-clips--P007_214_005_509

They have worked really well for smaller flags, and clip and unclip quickly to the Bimini poles.

I will have to check those out. Although, once I put the flag on there with the two zip ties, I haven't taken it off. Right before I put the bimini down, I just wrap the flag around the pole.

 

[octavio3311]

Thanks Peter. It was driving me nuts.

 

[Kevin M]

Since the 242 LS doesn't have a way to display your favorite flag, I added one and then another to my boat. Cost was about $50-$55/flag mount (inset mount with flag pole- flag not included). Just remember to use tape when drilling gel coat and always look behind where you plan to drill. I chose inset flag mount so nothing would be sticking up to hurt anyone. I used ss bolt with ss lock washer and ss nut w/nylon to help keep it secure. The one I bought is a 3/4. A friend has a Sea Ray and the flag pole is magnetic to help hold the flag in. I incorporated this by gluing a magnet in the base of the flag holder and another to the bottom of the flag pole.

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Where did you get your setup? Looks great. My flag and pole fell out and into the lake twice last year then disappeared completely! I need a new one but want to do it right like you have.

 

[farrelltravis]

Uh oh!!! Time for us to engineer another noodle mod!

 

[BoaterGuy]

Does anyone know the diameter of the 242 tower? @octavio3311 Do you know if that flag mount will fit my tower?

I like that setup alot.

 

[octavio3311]

It'll fit your tower. I may be wrong, but I thought the diameter of your 242 and my 212 are the same. It really doesn't matter - they provide the rubber diameter rings to fit any tower. I used the extra unused rings to wrap the 3/4" flag pole.

 

[BoaterGuy]

Ok cool thanks man!

 

[mgabsa]

Where did you get your setup? Looks great. My flag and pole fell out and into the lake twice last year then disappeared completely! I need a new one but want to do it right like you have.

To be honest I googled 3/4" inset flag mount and shopped for cheapest. I think I bought the flag mount from iboat.com and the flag poles w/clips from ebay/overtons (they sell on ebay). One thing I didn't mention is use the nylon flags. They are lighter and don't have as much drag as the heavy duty quality ones. I had a really good quality US flag and it would pop out at higher speeds. I switched before I lost a $25 flag pole.

 

[whaler7626]

Other than the magnets (which is a great idea), what exactly holds the pole in the socket? is there a little o-ring or something? Thanks!

 

[octavio3311]

Other than the magnets (which is a great idea), what exactly holds the pole in the socket? is there a little o-ring or something? Thanks!

I drilled and tapped them for a tightening knob. You can see 1 knob in the pic above. They've been tested at 60+ mph (on the highway) and they don't budge.

 

[whaler7626]

Good to know, thanks!! Sorry I didn't specify, but in my case I'm thinking about the flush mounted system at the stern of the boat, any ideas there? Any help is much appreciated!

 

[itsdgm]

Great pics guys. Thanks for posting, I might have to add a flag mount to the list now too.

 

[The Wanderer2]

I'm also curious, what is the diamenter of the tower on the 2013, 242 Limited S?

 

[drjames1107]

my boat is not near me at the moment, but if yours is. Measure the outside (circumference) of the tower tube, preferably in a place where the tube is straight we will call it C

Take the number C, and pi which is 3.14.

divide C by 3.14 and it will give you the diameter of the tower tube. remember to move your decimals accordingly for Cm. or In. Hope this helps.

 

[jawsf16]

Probably should use pi equal to 3.141592653589793238462643383279502884197169399375105820974944592307816406286
To be a bit more precise!!

Yep, I was a Math major...

 

[PreciousMetals]

Does anyone know if you can get this type of clamp for an antennae? I have seen some that will mount around a 1" bar, but nothing bigger than that.

 

[mgabsa]

Other than the magnets (which is a great idea), what exactly holds the pole in the socket? is there a little o-ring or something? Thanks!

The fit is a little snug at about an inch & half depth and while under way, the drag of the flags, holds the flags in place. I have run these for 2 seasons with no issues. I did have a better quality US flag (heavier material) which popped out once and I switched to the nylon flags- with no issue.