First we had a visit from Bill last week (the storm and not my buddy from SI) and now Danny (again a storm and not Capt. Red Cup from the marine).  Although Danny seems to be loosing steam, thank god.  Our annual cod trip up in Mass was canceled due to weather this  year and is now pending reschedule based on everyone’s schedules.

Hopefully there will be enough breaks in the rain this weekend, I would like to install three new rod holders and my new to me outriggers.  I don’t think the weather will cooperate enough for the latter but I should at least be able to get the new rod holders in.

I created a jig out of a 2 x 6 to help in the drilling of the new holes in the transom and gunwale caps.  I made one hole 15 degrees and the other 30.  So you can use the one jig two different angle rod holders.  I was a little leery about trying to drill straight through the gunwale without a guide and get the angle correct.  But I was very surprised at how easily, and on the first shot, that I got the holes in the jig correct.  I would assume that if I were drilling directly into the boat and not a disposable piece of 2 x 6 that the holes would not have come out as good.

Now all I need to do is determine placement of the rod holder, clamp down the jig and drill the new holes.  Hopefully it goes as smooth as it sounds on Sunday.

For those venturing out this weekend be safe and tight lines.

Tags: PM & Repairs

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