Mrwooley Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 G'day all, I'm looking for a way to keep my rods off the deck in my bowrider, while I'm motoring to my favorite fishing spots. I've looked at various options but none seem to work well for me. My last option would seem to be rocket launcers. I'm after some views on the cheap aluminium ones... do they work or do they fall apart? As do'nt often go outside and also that I may be upgrading boats next year, I do'nt want to shell out for the more expensive S/Steel versions. Regards, Barry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Yes they are cheap, yes they do fall apart.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingrod Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 You can get those gangs of 4 rold holders in a row designed for mounting on 4wd bull bars or a flat surface. They are about $35-50 in plain alloy. You may be able to clamp them to a bowrail with the correct sized u-bolts. Overhead Rocket launchers are so handy. My current boat is my first with rocket launches and i love it. Everything is up and totally out of the way when fighting a fish. Ive got a factory stainless job and cant comment on the low cost DIY types, except they appear flimsy. cheers Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 You can get those gangs of 4 rold holders in a row designed for mounting on 4wd bull bars or a flat surface. They are about $35-50 in plain alloy. You may be able to clamp them to a bowrail with the correct sized u-bolts. Overhead Rocket launchers are so handy. My current boat is my first with rocket launches and i love it. Everything is up and totally out of the way when fighting a fish. Ive got a factory stainless job and cant comment on the low cost DIY types, except they appear flimsy. cheers Rod Put a bit of cheap rubber hose over the u-bolts and it will grip better and you don't have to tighten it heaps or you can just screw it flat with a spacer to anywhare upright. Try it as a cheap trial to see where to get a well designed custom one installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingrod Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Put a bit of cheap rubber hose over the u-bolts and it will grip better and you don't have to tighten it heaps .... Do what he said ^^^^^^^ Good advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 We use the same method in my uncles tinny up on the bow. Keeps all the rods out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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