Breaking The Ice, New 195dc Owner

[Ron's 195DC]

Hey guys. I hear what you are saying about the downrigger mounts. Not sure I'll be cutting holes into the side of the gunwalls to "thru bolt" the mount plate. I was also thinking of using the existing rod holders some how. I wonder if self tapping screws would do the trick? Probably sketchy at best. Hey in Cabelas, there's a new trolling plate that does not use shear pins, supposed to be automatic, must have monster springs. I also spend time on the penobscot striper fishing. I'm building a place on Beech Hill pond next year, but I already have a rolling dock there and a camper. Alright catch ya later, I'm praying for ice out. Hey Braley, how they biten' up at pleasant lake? I use to go to the birches campground for spring fishin and also ice fishin' haven't been there for awhile.

[Ron's 195DC]

Hey Braley, how they biten' up at pleasant lake? I use to go to the birches campground for spring fishin and also ice fishin' haven't been there for awhile.

[elroy]

Hey Braley, Thanks for the tip on the trolling sock. I have seen sea anchors, but never heard them called trolling socks, and never thought about this application. I just ordered two from bass pro shop. Some of the info I have read state that if you use 2 off the bow{one on each side}the boat stays straighter and is easy to steer. Thanks again, Bob

[k9reno]

If you want to thru bolt with out cuting holes inthe side of your gunnel it can be done with stainless steel togglers. I did that to mount my outrigger mounts. It is a bit of work. I had to bend a hack saw blade to be able to use it to cut the foam out from under the plastic where I wanted to mount the outrigger plate to make room for the togglers, but it works.

[Ron's 195DC]

No Kidding? I was wondering about toggle bolts. What are we looking at 1/4" minimum holes? So you hollowed out the foam under the holes... that ought to work. Thanks alot K9Reno, that should do the trick.

[Ewags1]

Dick and Ron,
Thanks for reminding me about the togglers. I found pic's in the photo gallery where that was done, there are also pic's showing the removal of the foam using an allen wrench. These great if you like to see this visually like I do. Where can I fined SS togglers? I have look but can't find any that are the 1/4" I need for mounting the downrigger.
Thanks
Erik

[k9reno]

I have mail ordered some that I have used. Forgot the site. The others I got at a local marina with a decent parts counter. I have only seen 1/4 20 stainless steel togglers. of course you have to drill a hole about 3/8 or 5/16 to put it into. Have fun it is a real treat working the foam out of the way

[Ewags1]

Dick,
Thanks for the info, I will call MM and see if they have them. The foam in my boat is about 2" from the top of the gunnels so I don't think I will have to remove any to mount the downrigger.

E.Wags