How can I mount horizontal rod holders in my boat w/o Drilling?

Pike Hunter · 09-05-2006, 08:59 AM

Got a question, I need to mount some horizontal berkely rod holders in my boat but I do not want to drill any screws into the side of the boat.
Would a marine tape work best on this? Here's a pic of the inside of the boat, was thinking about putting them on the left hand side. Any ideas on how I could put them on there w/o drilling into the sides?

OutdoorProf · 09-05-2006, 09:42 AM

I've got a similar issue, Pike. What I think I'm going to do is mount 2x4s that run from bench seat to bench seat (screwing them into the bench seats at both ends) and then mount various equipment (rod holders, sonar, etc.) on the 2x4s. This will prevent the need from drilling into he hull of the boat...something I'm not a big fan of. Had to do it for the sonar transducer, but don't want to do it again.

Deas

MURF · 09-05-2006, 12:56 PM

Pike Hunter,

A search on Cabelas (rod holders) showed three clamp on rod holders. One of them is on sale. link to rod holder

They also have a large quick draw, but $35.

Hope this helps.

Murf

Pike Hunter · 09-05-2006, 01:06 PM

Thanks Murf, but I'm looking for the rod holders that will mount horizontally inside of my boat for storage. That way I have my rods secure when driving down the road and not bouncing all over the place. I just dont want to drill any more holes into the boat if I can help it.

Horizontal Rod holders

JLKESQ · 09-05-2006, 01:08 PM

How about using some construction adhesive?

JLK

Dustin · 09-05-2006, 01:12 PM

I'd be willing to bet that PL400 would probably hold extremely well. I've used that stuff for a bunch of speaker boxes, and those ended up needing to be taken apart via sledgehammer. It adheres to several types of surfaces as well. That's a pretty good idea James....

Pike Hunter · 09-05-2006, 01:15 PM

Where can I buy that adhesive at? Walmart or would Home depot be better?
I think as long as the surface is clean, that adhesive would stick fine. Its not like 4-6 rods weigh very much.

MURF · 09-05-2006, 01:22 PM

Sorry PH, I would try Wal Mart, Home Depot, Menard's for Liquid Nails. There are several different applications. Surely one is available.

Wirenut · 09-05-2006, 02:18 PM

Another thing to try is clear silicone, use a light bead and clamp until dry.

Val Didrichsons · 09-05-2006, 06:29 PM

Clear silicone is what I could suggest too. It's durable, yet you can remove it a easier than construction adhesive, should you decide to move stuff around again.

JLKESQ · 09-05-2006, 09:37 PM

Now that I think about it too, I'd second the silicone idea, and some of that stuff is just as tough as the construction adhesives.

Good idea, wirenut 8)

JLK

Greg Meyer · 09-06-2006, 06:05 AM

Pike, can't tell how long your boat is, or how far apart your seats are, but what I did in my fourteen foot was mount gun racks, as in the rubber ones you put on a four wheeler rack, one on each seat, they will hold at least 2 rods, if layed alternately possibly 4 rods, they come with the rubber bungies that will hold the rods in the racks while on the move. Works pretty slick, tuck them up next to the sides of the boat, possibly a set on each side and they're pretty much out of the way.

Greg Meyer · 09-06-2006, 06:05 AM

Pike, can't tell how long your boat is, or how far apart your seats are, but what I did in my fourteen foot was mount gun racks, as in the rubber ones you put on a four wheeler rack, one on each seat, they will hold at least 2 rods, if layed alternately possibly 4 rods, they come with the rubber bungies that will hold the rods in the racks while on the move. Works pretty slick, tuck them up next to the sides of the boat, possibly a set on each side and they're pretty much out of the way.

09-05-2006, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
MURF MURF is Lock and Load Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Papillion Posts: 290 Thanks: 5 Thanked 38 Times in 28 Posts	Pike Hunter, A search on Cabelas (rod holders) showed three clamp on rod holders. One of them is on sale. link to rod holder They also have a large quick draw, but $35. Hope this helps. Murf __________________ Four blessings upon you... Older whiskey Younger women Faster horses More money

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JLKESQ JLKESQ has no status. Emeritus Directors Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,460 Thanks: 8 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	How about using some construction adhesive? JLK __________________ "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

09-05-2006, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dustin Dustin has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd be willing to bet that PL400 would probably hold extremely well. I've used that stuff for a bunch of speaker boxes, and those ended up needing to be taken apart via sledgehammer. It adheres to several types of surfaces as well. That's a pretty good idea James.... __________________ Procrastination - Hard work often pays off after time, but laziness always pays off now......

09-05-2006, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
MURF MURF is Lock and Load Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Papillion Posts: 290 Thanks: 5 Thanked 38 Times in 28 Posts	Sorry PH, I would try Wal Mart, Home Depot, Menard's for Liquid Nails. There are several different applications. Surely one is available. __________________ Four blessings upon you... Older whiskey Younger women Faster horses More money

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Wirenut Wirenut is walkin' up to a dog on point Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At The Water's Edge... Posts: 1,150 Thanks: 7 Thanked 162 Times in 107 Posts	Another thing to try is clear silicone, use a light bead and clamp until dry. __________________ Cleaning Trash Fish FromThe Pit, One State Record At A Time

09-05-2006, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pike Hunter Pike Hunter has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bennington Posts: 1,146 Thanks: 51 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	Got a question, I need to mount some horizontal berkely rod holders in my boat but I do not want to drill any screws into the side of the boat. Would a marine tape work best on this? Here's a pic of the inside of the boat, was thinking about putting them on the left hand side. Any ideas on how I could put them on there w/o drilling into the sides?

09-05-2006, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
OutdoorProf OutdoorProf has no status. Emeritus Directors Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bennington, Nebraska Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor Posts: 3,656 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 13 Posts	I've got a similar issue, Pike. What I think I'm going to do is mount 2x4s that run from bench seat to bench seat (screwing them into the bench seats at both ends) and then mount various equipment (rod holders, sonar, etc.) on the 2x4s. This will prevent the need from drilling into he hull of the boat...something I'm not a big fan of. Had to do it for the sonar transducer, but don't want to do it again. Deas

09-05-2006, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pike Hunter Pike Hunter has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bennington Posts: 1,146 Thanks: 51 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	Thanks Murf, but I'm looking for the rod holders that will mount horizontally inside of my boat for storage. That way I have my rods secure when driving down the road and not bouncing all over the place. I just dont want to drill any more holes into the boat if I can help it. Horizontal Rod holders

09-05-2006, 01:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pike Hunter Pike Hunter has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bennington Posts: 1,146 Thanks: 51 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	Where can I buy that adhesive at? Walmart or would Home depot be better? I think as long as the surface is clean, that adhesive would stick fine. Its not like 4-6 rods weigh very much.

09-05-2006, 06:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Val Didrichsons Val Didrichsons is putting together a select team for a highly classified assault on a new pond. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 431 Thanks: 43 Thanked 120 Times in 69 Posts	Clear silicone is what I could suggest too. It's durable, yet you can remove it a easier than construction adhesive, should you decide to move stuff around again. __________________ "Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn. ~Chuck Clark

09-05-2006, 09:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
JLKESQ JLKESQ has no status. Emeritus Directors Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,460 Thanks: 8 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Now that I think about it too, I'd second the silicone idea, and some of that stuff is just as tough as the construction adhesives. Good idea, wirenut 8) JLK __________________ "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

09-06-2006, 06:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Greg Meyer Greg Meyer has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elmwood Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pike, can't tell how long your boat is, or how far apart your seats are, but what I did in my fourteen foot was mount gun racks, as in the rubber ones you put on a four wheeler rack, one on each seat, they will hold at least 2 rods, if layed alternately possibly 4 rods, they come with the rubber bungies that will hold the rods in the racks while on the move. Works pretty slick, tuck them up next to the sides of the boat, possibly a set on each side and they're pretty much out of the way.

09-06-2006, 06:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Greg Meyer Greg Meyer has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elmwood Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pike, can't tell how long your boat is, or how far apart your seats are, but what I did in my fourteen foot was mount gun racks, as in the rubber ones you put on a four wheeler rack, one on each seat, they will hold at least 2 rods, if layed alternately possibly 4 rods, they come with the rubber bungies that will hold the rods in the racks while on the move. Works pretty slick, tuck them up next to the sides of the boat, possibly a set on each side and they're pretty much out of the way.

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