Off Topic Planer Board Mast Support

rockin-steelhead

rockin-steelhead

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Hello Everyone,
Looking for some advice from board members on how to help provide more support/bracing for planer board mast on the bow. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
 
I don't personally own one, but was on a buddies boat last year and his mounted into his boat seat base in the bow deck. He had 2 support cables, 1 on each side that went down on a 45° angle and hooked to the boat cleats to compensate for the pull on the mast.
That's my only experience with them.
Good luck!
 
Lizzy_911_ said:
I don't personally own one, but was on a buddies boat last year and his mounted into his boat seat base in the bow deck. He had 2 support cables, 1 on each side that went down on a 45° angle and hooked to the boat cleats to compensate for the pull on the mast.
That's my only experience with them.
Good luck!
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Same only use ratchet straps
 
rockin-steelhead said:
Hello Everyone,
Looking for some advice from board members on how to help provide more support/bracing for planer board mast on the bow. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Mounted a 1-1/2" x 8 inch board across the bow on top of bow rails fastened with J hooks and use ratchet straps to the top of mast from bow cleats . mounted the mast to the board. Works well with hard pulling boards.
 
rockin-steelhead said:
Hello Everyone,
Looking for some advice from board members on how to help provide more support/bracing for planer board mast on the bow. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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I just had a mast made for me , using a pair of big John riggers.

I plan on using retractable ratchet straps one on each side going to the front . Hooking into a scotty rod holder base.
 
I bought a seat mounting post that fit my front seat opening and had the post welded to my mast.
Then I screwed in a bracket in my front deck that would hold a ratchet strap for added strain support from the pull of the boards.
 
Here is where I mounted mine. Leaves lots of room for fish cooler and other boat stuff. Used plywood underneath for added strength. Never used any straps for bracing but may eventually. I snap a retriever line out to planer line allowing me to pull it in and safely clip outgoing leadcore or flat line on and ease it back out.
 

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rockin-steelhead said:
Hello Everyone,
Looking for some advice from board members on how to help provide more support/bracing for planer board mast on the bow. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Did you not see how mine is set up when you went out with me @rockin-steelhead It has 2 points of contact with pins through to hold the pole steady.
 

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I like that it is mounted right up at the tip of the bow. Mine came mounted to the floor of the bow. I've always thought there has to be a better way. The line is low and hitting my rods and windshield. Another project to add to the list I guess.
 

AMISH OUTFITTERS PLANER BOARD SHOCKERS attached to each planer board will also help tremendously.​

 
Mine is mounted through the top of the bow and slotted into the bottom base with a round base. I use 2 clevis pins to attach it so it does not spin. With 2 points of contact (top and bottom of bow) it could pull a tank and still hold. I could send you pics @rockin-steelhead but the boat is in storage down at Port Glasgow.
 
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