[JesseC]

http://www.tools2parts.com/Attwood-5009-4-p/0644-4558.htm?gclid=COvuy6_g67UCFUhV4AodLyUAFg&click=1006

i just bought the above rod holder for my jon boat and i can't really figure out the best place to mount it. It looks like i'm going to have to drill 4 small holes and use metal screws somewhere in the aluminum on the seat or hull, or mayb the transom? (not sure) i'm afraid if i do this wrong my boat might start leaking any suggestions would be great. the boat is a 10' aluminum jon pretty much the same design as this:

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/1stdirect_2250_51433584

[NWDarkcloud]

keep it lvl with the gunwale way above the water line you should be safe from leaking.
use a bolt thru the hull with a self locking nut (stainless steel) is best if you use a sheet metal screw it could rip out .
if you have any problems doing it your more than welcome to swing by and ill give ya a hand with it.
As for the location you can put them where ever there easy to get to and still dont get in your way while rowing or stearing the boat.
Ive got same style on my boat they even have small down rigers for the same mount if your into trolling
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[JesseC]

thanks for the info i'm going to give it a shot, just trying to understand where i can put it so its level with the gunwale, thats the top edge of the boat right? does that mean it should be ok for me to mount it vertically by drilling the holes in the hull thru the transom? or do you think i'd be better off mounting vertically on the side of the hull right below the gunwale? either that or i was just thinking of drilling the holes in the back seat, so it would be mounted horizontally instead of vertically, plus i wouldnt have to drill thru the hull i guess, the only downside i see to that is it would take up sitting room if it was popping out of the seat i think, but then again i was thinking mayb if i mount it on the far right side of the seat it wont get in the way since i would normally be sitting more towards the left of the boat when operating the small outboard anyways.

btw, whats the advantage of using a downrigger? don't know too much about trolling

thanks again,

-jesse

[NWDarkcloud]

Down riggers use a weight with a clip release hooked to the line to maintain depth of a lure while trolling .
As for the rod holders its a personal thing where you put the holders, its what suits your needs best.
As for me I have 6 holders 3 each side so I and my company can use a bunch of set ups eather side of the boat
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[JesseC]

cool and thx again for the info, i plan on adding a bunch more eventually anyways so i guess it doesnt matter too much lol

[PECo]

Cabela's sells an aluminum clamp on rod holder:

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product_read_only.jsp?productId=1580296&destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch_catalog_command.cmd%3FfromProductSearch%3Dtrue%26item1%3Dsp-02-0829&WTz_l=CQO
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[JesseC]

thanks peco those clamp on ones look like they would be perfect!

[PECo]

[flippy]

you can screw wherever you want,, use boating silicone waterproof caulk on the screws when you mount it,,as long as its above the waterline,,I wouldnt make holes below the waterline,,

[PECo]

[JesseC]

thanks for the tip about the waterproof silicone flippy