Just finished the rocket launcher project.

Post by **Mike Ebert** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:52 pm

I had some stainless piping so I designed and cut all of the pieces and then did a bunch of buffing. I had a welder put is together. Very happy with it although I don't think I needed 14 rod holders. Happy to consult anyone who is thinking about one.

Photos at: http://s331.photobucket.com/albums/l479 ... Launchers/

Mike Ebert

Post by **Anthony1013** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:40 pm

Man.... you're not messing around! Looks great!!!

Anthony
"MadMoney"

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:52 pm

Looks good. Next time your out with 14 lines, take a picture and post.

Post by **zinbaad** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:14 pm

I like the way you mounted them. As soon as I get my 31 I'm gonna be a copy cat with maybe 6 or eight. Love the look.

Post by **Elizabeth Ann** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:46 am

I also like how you added some on the hardtop grab handles.

May I ask an estimated price, materials and labor?

Post by **Mariner** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:11 am

I count 22 total rod holders. How often are you fishing with 21 guests on your 28' boat?

Post by **Elizabeth Ann** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:14 am

I don't know about you Mariner, but when I go fishing I have 2-3 rods for myself, sometimes 5!

Post by **Mariner** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:20 am

Elizabeth Ann wrote:I don't know about you Mariner, but when I go fishing I have 2-3 rods for myself, sometimes 5!

Ah, here in Washington it's illegal to have more than one line per person.

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:09 pm

One line per person? Around here 3-5 is normal. Then they put out the planer boards. Never used them myself but I've seen boats with them. Makes your boat up to 90 feet wide (or more) with 20 lines out.
Looks like a hassle when there is alot of traffic.

If I go out with 2 other guys we'll have 7 or 8 lines out when using the outriggers.

Post by **Mike Ebert** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:56 am

I should have indicated that I only use the rack for rod storage. We use different poles for Tuna, Salmon trolling, Salmon mooching, Rock Cod, Halibut, etc. With two or three poles each for 4 or 5 guys, this stows them up and out of the way while running. Except for Tuna, most all of our trolling is with the downriggers.

Post by **Elizabeth Ann** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:46 pm

Mariner wrote:
Elizabeth Ann wrote:I don't know about you Mariner, but when I go fishing I have 2-3 rods for myself, sometimes 5!
Ah, here in Washington it's illegal to have more than one line per person.

Wow, interesting! Can you have more on the boat? Or are you just limited to one line in the water at a time?

Post by **Mariner** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:10 pm

Elizabeth Ann wrote:Wow, interesting! Can you have more on the boat? Or are you just limited to one line in the water at a time?

Just what's in the water. You can have as many poles on the boat as you want. But no more than one per person in the water. And they can only have two hooks each.

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Just finished the rocket launcher project.

Just finished the rocket launcher project.