Upgrade Scotty 30" boom to 36"-60" advice

[Daveroo]

I am thinking of getting the upgrade done on my two Scotty 1101 to the longer 36"-60" boom. Can anyone think of a reason not to do it? The main reason why I want to do it is to spread my lines out more when running 4 rods. I have a Campion Explorer 542, so the boat's beam is less then 8' and its not easy keeping 4 lines from tangling with the 30" booms. I hear running the full 60" extension makes a big difference.

Along the same lines I was wondering is anyone had the dual rod holders kicking around that they would want to sell? The boom is the 1-1/4" diameter ones.

daveroo

 

[Fisherman Rob]

Depending on the size of your balls, going from 30 to 60" puts a lot more torque on the gunnel. Make sure you've got a really solid mount, and the pivots (if you have them) are in good shape.

 

[scott craven]

Might as well go for the max. length.
I think Scotty charges $85 each rigger.
some people make their own extended booms.

 

[traveller]

I have a Campion 542 ( new model) which I bought in 2005 brand new and love it. I too originally bought the Scotties with fixed length arms and just this March upgraded by installing the adjustable and longer booms....I really enjoy the new extended length, it has made a big difference ! The new booms take about 10 minutes to install yourself, or you can take the riggers into Scotty and they will do it for you...I should have done this years ago.

 

[SpringFever2359]

I have a Campion 542 ( new model) which I bought in 2005 brand new and love it. I too originally bought the Scotties with fixed length arms and just this March upgraded by installing the adjustable and longer booms....I really enjoy the new extended length, it has made a big difference ! The new booms take about 10 minutes to install yourself, or you can take the riggers into Scotty and they will do it for you...I should have done this years ago.

Im also looking to do this after the purchase of a larger boat..
What did scotty charge you for the new 60in arms?
Was it the $85per that craven mentioned?
Thanks in advance Steve

 

[the fog ducker]

yes apx $85 as Craven said , well worth it , comes with all hardware too
just did mine

Scotty - 1-250-656-8102
gd lk

fd

 

[Tightlines22]

I have two Scotty 447 dual holders with stainless rocket launchers I will sell you for half the cost of retail if interested.

I will convert mine to singles as I just added a third rigger to my boat. Message me though as I will be in Portland after today until Monday.

 

[scott craven]

The replacement cost is now $90
On a side note, if you have the older 2 belt model with 1" boom
the replacement needs to be done at Scotty as there are mods to the base required.

 

[Canso]

I have two Scotty 447 dual holders with stainless rocket launchers I will sell you for half the cost of retail if interested.

I will convert mine to singles as I just added a third rigger to my boat. Message me though as I will be in Portland after today until Monday.

Can I jump on that deal?

PM sent

 

[Daveroo]

I have two Scotty 447 dual holders with stainless rocket launchers I will sell you for half the cost of retail if interested.

I will convert mine to singles as I just added a third rigger to my boat. Message me though as I will be in Portland after today until Monday.

PM Sent, Interested in it

 

[uclueletcharters]

I'm not certain there is a big difference I have the long booms and never extend them past 36" as it's a pain when you need to grab the quick release. Using a gaff will work but it's nice when you can reach out and grab it with not much effort. I used to run 2 - 3 rods aside back in the hand crank days on a 14 ft aluminum with a small beam no problem. When ever you run more than one line aside it's more work, the set up needs to be thought out. Even on long booms the chance of tangling is present. How much line you have off the clip to your flasher, distance apart on the deep line, trolling speed especially on turns & not to tight and current all have a part to play when running multiple rods. Keep your lines the same distance back off the clip and not way back approx 16 - 20ft tops and no high speed depth drops and that will solve your problems. Running multiple line off one deep line takes practice to get it dialed in and running smooth. Hope this is useful info.

 

[Daveroo]

The replacement cost is now $90
On a side note, if you have the older 2 belt model with 1" boom
the replacement needs to be done at Scotty as there are mods to the base required.

Yep, $90 is the cost I was quoted too. I have the newer 1-1/4" boom and Highwater can do it for me at their store

 

[Tightlines22]

Can I jump on that deal?

PM sent

Sale pending on my Scotty 447 dual rod holders to Daveroo

 

[Daveroo]

I'm not certain there is a big difference I have the long booms and never extend them past 36" as it's a pain when you need to grab the quick release. Using a gaff will work but it's nice when you can reach out and grab it with not much effort. I used to run 2 - 3 rods aside back in the hand crank days on a 14 ft aluminum with a small beam no problem. When ever you run more than one line aside it's more work, the set up needs to be thought out. Even on long booms the chance of tangling is present. How much line you have off the clip to your flasher, distance apart on the deep line, trolling speed especially on turns & not to tight and current all have a part to play when running multiple rods. Keep your lines the same distance back off the clip and not way back approx 16 - 20ft tops and no high speed depth drops and that will solve your problems. Running multiple line off one deep line takes practice to get it dialed in and running smooth. Hope this is useful info.

Thanks for the tips. I know it's a bit of a learning curve, but I figure every little bit of tweak would help.

 

[barkerfam]

Exactly

I'm not certain there is a big difference I have the long booms and never extend them past 36" as it's a pain when you need to grab the quick release. Using a gaff will work but it's nice when you can reach out and grab it with not much effort. I used to run 2 - 3 rods aside back in the hand crank days on a 14 ft aluminum with a small beam no problem. When ever you run more than one line aside it's more work, the set up needs to be thought out. Even on long booms the chance of tangling is present. How much line you have off the clip to your flasher, distance apart on the deep line, trolling speed especially on turns & not to tight and current all have a part to play when running multiple rods. Keep your lines the same distance back off the clip and not way back approx 16 - 20ft tops and no high speed depth drops and that will solve your problems. Running multiple line off one deep line takes practice to get it dialed in and running smooth. Hope this is useful info.

X2 as above.

 

[Daveroo]

Sale pending on my Scotty 447 dual rod holders to Daveroo

Hi Tightlines22 PM sent