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If you are installing rod holders in
the aft end, they are typically placed
at a 30-degree angle, the same angle
of rod holders for fi shing. If you are
installing rod holders in the bow, use
a 15-degree angle facing forward
and outward, the same for the rod
holders at the midpoint on the bow
(see center console shade sails).
PHOTO 2
A rod holder jig is stable and easier to
hold while drilling through the fi berglass.
Installing rod holders
Estimate one hour of labor to drill
and install each rod holder. Look
under the gunnel before you drill a
hole because there are often electrical
wires mounted just under the gunnel.
Once you have determined where
to mount the rod holders, use some
blue masking tape to mark your
center (Photo 1). This will prevent
the fi berglass from chipping.
Make yourself a rod holder jig,
which is very easy to do (Photo 2). I
use a 2-foot piece of 2-by-6 lumber.
This is stable and easier to hold while
drilling through the fi berglass. Place
the rod holder upside down and line
up your drill to follow the same angle
on your jig that you want the hole
to be drilled at. The size of the hole
saw bit you need will vary depending
on the size of the rod holder.
Place your jig on the gunnel and apply
a little pressure to keep it from moving
while you are drilling your rod holder
hole. Make sure the angle of the drill
is facing the correct direction (Photo
3). The rod holders should be facing
outward, not toward each other. Drill
halfway through the gunnel, remove
your jig and fi nish drilling your hole.
Tensioning shade sail poles
After your rod holders are installed,
slide your shade sail poles into each
of the rod holders. Use strapping
tape to tension the poles by pulling
them toward the opposite pole or
connection point. This does not need
PHOTO 1
PHOTO 3
Using blue masking tape to mark your
center for each rod holder will prevent the
fi berglass from chipping.
Make sure the angle of the drill is facing
the correct direction. The rod holders should
be facing outward, not toward each other.
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