Thread: Boat Rigging - south edition

My fishing buddy, EZ, gave me the holder, I just screwed it into the back of my seat. It seems very sturdy, is adjustable (front to read), and has a set screw to hold the umbrella handle.

It looks good Maj. I mounted my on board chasrger under the back deck in the battery compartment....kinda keeps it in out of the weather that way. I am going to have to do the unbrella thing....this heat is tough.

G, I didn't have room in there after I added the 2nd deep cycle battery. It wasn't in the way at all today and it's waterproof, so I think it'll be ok.

You'll like the charger Maj. I used to have the seatback umbrella, but as you know now doesn't keep you shaded when the sun is low. I use a big patio umbrella now, it's lots better.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

G, I didn't have room in there after I added the 2nd deep cycle battery. It wasn't in the way at all today and it's waterproof, so I think it'll be ok.

Its a nice neat installation Maj. I like it.

Thanks G and Feelay. Feelay, why did you have to have the shaft shortened on your Terrove, yea, I know "because it was too long", but why didn't you get a shorter shft when you got it? How long a shaft do you think I'll need for 175 Pro Crappie? And is your patio umbrella mounted to the back of the seat like mine or some other way?

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Thanks G and Feelay. Feelay, why did you have to have the shaft shortened on your Terrove, yea, I know "because it was too long", but why didn't you get a shorter shft when you got it? How long a shaft do you think I'll need for 175 Pro Crappie? And is your patio umbrella mounted to the back of the seat like mine or some other way?

I cut the shaft because the head would have been outside the boat when stowed. I bought one with a 60" shaft because it is the only one they make with i-pilot pre-installed. If you buy a 54" or 48", you have to buy the i-pilot seperate, which is a couple hundred dollars more expensive. I cut mine down to 50". You would probably be ok with a 54" shaft. I have a rod holder mounted to the rear of my front deck that I use to keep my ego net handy. The shaft of the patio umbrella fits in it perfectly. It has a telescoping shaft to adjust the umbrella high or low. Still, there are times of the day when it doesn't shade me. I haven't found anything yet to keep you completely shaded all day when fishing.

Thanks Feelay, I have more questions but will give it a rest for tonight.