Rocket launcher Update

[antonywardle]

Hi

 

On my last trip out, I noticed that my rocket lanuched had come apart, so I took it down and decided to tidy up the paint work. I also wanted to see if there was anyway of improving my travelling light. I found a rocket launcher clamp that is designed for just this thing, so I put it on and attached a fold down light.

I can't decide if the lean on the rod holders is now too much. Its a bit more than it was originally, I think I put them on the other way around this time.

It does mean that putting the rod in is now easier. I've got another light clamp, and I'll add my anntenna to it, so after a water test, I'll consider a change. I used some etch primer, and I realize that painting aluminium is not always going to be sucessful. but the paint that was on it looked rubbish.

 

the clamp can move around a little bit, so atm, I've put silicone underneather. I might end up putting in a screw too.

 

cheers

 

[Smobaby]

Personally I would not put any rods I that, nas it will fall apart with any load and stress. They also should be more vertical so you can still cast a rod from the cockpit without collecting the other rods. 

[dmck]

I used a similar system in my Stacer for around 20 years without a problem... but they do need to be more vertical or the rods may fall out in sloppy water.  Just turn the holders around so they go between the horizontal Ali tubes.

[xerotao]

I would flip the rod holders so they sit on the top side of the top bar

[antonywardle]

Took it out yesterday, no issues, but it was pretty flat. The extra clamps have now turned up so when i get a chance, I'll put it down and turn it around. Just annoyed I didn't realize until I put it back together.