scotty mounting plate install idea

[kingblazer84]

Ok, so im trying to finish my boat up here and trying to get my rigger mounting plates on my gunwales. I've hit a little snag and thinking of a couple options just seeing, if anyone thinks this idea of mine will work without putting too much stress on the top of gunwale. There is 2 raised edges inward and outward on the gunwale, and im thinking of bolting through the inner raised section then spacing with 1/2" starboard and bolting through the flat portion of the gunwale. Trying to not buy the scotty gunwale mounts if I can.

I've attached a crappy drawing of what im describing lol

 

[noluck]

should be perfect, put a spacer underneath where the lip goes underneath, stress will be pulling up on the inward bolts

 

[SpringVelocity]

Been there. I made a custom stainless plate on mine that folds in as the standoff. It is very strong. I will see if I can take picture for you later today.

 

[seachicken]

Here's what I made for our Hourston. Inboard bolts were in shear. Corners were radiused before installing so it wasn't a sharp spot sticking out. Your plan will be much cheaper if you aren't set up to weld stainless though, a lot better than a chunk of plywood as a shim. I've seen it where the shim can block water draining aft, I'd avoid that.

I'm glad the gunwales were flattened out on our DE, it's way nicer for mounting downriggers.

 

[easydoesit]

Ok, so im trying to finish my boat up here and trying to get my rigger mounting plates on my gunwales. I've hit a little snag and thinking of a couple options just seeing, if anyone thinks this idea of mine will work without putting too much stress on the top of gunwale. There is 2 raised edges inward and outward on the gunwale, and im thinking of bolting through the inner raised section then spacing with 1/2" starboard and bolting through the flat portion of the gunwale. Trying to not buy the scotty gunwale mounts if I can.

I've attached a crappy drawing of what im describing lol

I have used PE cutting boards from the dollar store as backing plates for my boat seats. No issues, less $ than Starboard

 

[Pineapple Express]

Here's what I made for our Hourston. Inboard bolts were in shear. Corners were radiused before installing so it wasn't a sharp spot sticking out. Your plan will be much cheaper if you aren't set up to weld stainless though, a lot better than a chunk of plywood as a shim. I've seen it where the shim can block water draining aft, I'd avoid that.

I'm glad the gunwales were flattened out on our DE, it's way nicer for mounting downriggers.

Nice fabrication skills!

 

[kingblazer84]

I have used PE cutting boards from the dollar store as backing plates for my boat seats. No issues, less $ than Starboard

Yeah luckily father in law had scrap pieces from his kayak mods! but good call on the cutting board material!

 

[SpringVelocity]

I hate welding things when you can really design it with one part.

I made this plate up. Just two 90 bends for stand off.

It's made of stainless.10 years ago and still doing well.

 

[kingblazer84]

I hate welding things when you can design it with one part.

I made this plate up. Just two 90 bends for stand off.

It's made of stainless.10 years ago and still doing well.

thats what im talking about there just itll be with a chunk of starboard instead of the bent stainless but I also like that idea may replicate with 3/16 alum..

 

[wolf]

here is what I made 16 years ago very very very strong

 

[seachicken]

Nice fabrication skills!

Thanks! Not perfect but fine for what it is.

I hate welding things when you can really design it with one part.

I made this plate up. Just two 90 bends for stand off.

It's made of stainless.10 years ago and still doing well.

Bending is much better than welding, nice work.

 

[Brando]

Same style as wolfs. Nice and strong 1/4” anodized Al

 

[Fisher_dude]

Hit me up if you need something fabbed!