Toggler needed for rod holders?

[Ace Laserna]

I purchased 4 flushmount rod holders for the front of my 190. They are the ones Walmart, cabelas, gander Mt. sell. The plastic Berkley holders. I'm going to use these when I'm catfishing. My question is...
Will 4 stainless screws be enough to hold these down or do I need to get the stainless steel togglers to hold them down? They will not be used for trolling or downriggers.

Thanks in advance,
Ace

[Codfish]

Ace,

From experience, I can tell you that SS togglers are the strongest and best way to attach things to these boats. That said, I wonder if you need that kind of strength for your application. Togglers are also the most intrusive and labor intensive type of mount.

I would guess that since you are only cat fishing, not expecting huge stresses on the rod holders, that proper sized SS screws and some Rule elastomeric sealant would hold your mounts sufficiently. I would at least try that first. If they rip out on you, the togglers could still be used and you have not damaged or blemished the boat.

I used one centered toggler and four SS screws to hold my downrigger mounts to the gunwale. They have not budged at all in four years. I think the overall strength of screw mounting has been underestimated by some.

Codfish

[Ace Laserna]

Codfish,

Thanks! That is a great point. If they don't hold I could always replace the screws with togglers.

Thanks and best of luck fishing!

Ace

[Ace Laserna]

I mounted 2 rodholders with Rule Elastomeric Sealant and 4 14X1 1/4" stainless screws. They seem to be very stable and do not budge. I took the boat out Saturday and caught 6 catfish, the largest weighing 8.5 lbs in strong current. The rodholders held up fine. I'm convinced the 4 screws and sealant were all I needed!



Thanks!

[Codfish]

Looks like everything worked out well. That is one nice looking catch. What is the weight of that monster?

Codfish

[Ace Laserna]

That one was only 8.5 lbs. Nothing compared to the 40lb blue cat we pulled out of the same hole last summer. Now that I have this Triumph I'll be on the hunt for the big boys!

-Ace