Electric Downrigger mounting

[p3ghost]

Good morning all.

I have a 19 center console Bayliner Trophy that I fish the Puget Sound with. Currently, I have 2 manual downriggers that are mounted near the center of the boat (that's how it was when I got it). I really want to switch to electric downriggers, likely Scotty 1106. Just curious how you guys would mount them. There really isn't a good place to mount them on the back, but I don't necessarily like them off the side where they are now either. I'm looking at the gimbal mounts, but I read somewhere that you have to fish off the stern and not the sides when using them because of stress on the gunwale. Any help would be hugely appreciated!

Thanks

 

[dingbat]

It depends on the rod holders. I fish my downriggers in rod holders and don't think anything of it. If they can withstand fishing #80 tackle, they'll have no problem with a downrigger.

Consider using rotating bases to keep them maneuverable to an extent.

 

[buchwheat]

Absolute swivel bases each side near stern,,center is bad risk of wire in prop ( very bad-dead in water). swivels will allow u to do the easiest line setting for you everyones different. I even have a 5 ft broom handle with a plastic coated garage hook to reach out and grab the wire. Just practice.

 

[GA_Boater]

Old thread and this was OP's last visit. Closed.