TunOFun Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Hello Fishraiders, I want to purchase a set of out riggers for my boat. I need some advice. Firstly my boat is a 5.7m quintrex half cabin. I have a few questions. What brands of outriggers are out there? Whats the best? What type of mounting to get? What length poles should I get, what about telescopic? What angle should they be mounted? I was thinking of mounting them to the side of the cabin, above the boat name (see avatar), would this be suitable? What release mechanism to use? Rubber bands or clips? What sort of price am I looking at? Is there someone I can purchase these from and get them to install aswell (also need a couple of more rod holders) Cheers Does anyone live southern sydney that has outriggers installed that i could have a look at? Edited July 24, 2006 by TunOFun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 http://www.solas.com.au/outriggers.asp http://www.marinedirect.com.au/catalogue/c...146/category149 No nothing about outriggers but these links may help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 http://www.solas.com.au/outriggers.asp I have fitted the Solas (12ft) ones to my 540F, (same as pic. on Haines Site). The Solas kit comes with everything you need. Easy to fit and use. etc http://www.haines-marine.com.au/products/b...tails.asp?ID=10 Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 The bost show is comming up early August and Solas are always at the show as are many others who sell outriggers Good luck and hope you find what you want Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashir Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I have heard of the solas ones breaking, I wouldn't trust them, the mounting area is tiny. reelax are the way to go or something from the usa. The pakula website has a some good articles on outriggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunOFun Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Thanks for the replies guys. I also thought the bases on the solas looked a bit small and would put alot of pressure on a small area. What do you think about the mounting position i had in mind on the side of the half cabin? Do you guys have your poles angled slight backwards or straight out? What length would be the go? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashir Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I would mount them as high as possible and straight out with a balance between good tip height and spread. Run tag lines too with your lures. Around 11-14ft is a good size for that boat. The reelax poles are expensive, buy some pacific composite poles, I have been told they are the same product just double the price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Came across another site with fitting instruction http://www.reelax.com.au/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hey buddy my mate bought a pair of these and he reckons they are very good, just a thought Ebay Riggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Hornet Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I have Reelax 4.5 M White Fibreglass poles with tips in them Reef Runners 450 on my Haines 580 Breeze. Stainless Rigging gear Solid as a rock Around $2K Mounted on Stainless Brackets slightly off centre. Very happy. Also look very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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