Ranger Boat and Spyderloks

My rainy day project is to mount my spyderloks in my Ranger boat. I have come to the conclusion that there is no possible way to put the left rod holder anywhere up front that allows tm to deploy/stow without first removing holder. Bummer, but no way around it. That being said I think I have identified the location that will work for both single person in middle or two people in dub-l-seat. Two questions:
1. I can't feel or see what's under the deck in these places. Any one out there know if I'm going to hit any wires in these spots?
2. Looks to me like an 11/64 bit is about the size of the screw shanks. That sound right for drilling holes?

Just wanting to get this right the first time. Kinda nerve racking putting holes in my boat! Thanks for any advice/thoughts.Attachment 256407Attachment 256409Attachment 256413

Gene build a slide piece that makes it easy to slid over out of the way. Go to his thread in the Member Sponsor forum and call him up.

Have the same problem. Please let me know what type of fix you come up with. Thanks

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I am ok with having to remove the left one each time I make a move. Part of the reason I went with spyderloks was the easy on and off. I like the spyderloks so far, but one thing is for sure, they are a lot bigger profile than the hi-teks I've always had before these. But no matter, the tm and cables were going to make it impossible for any holder on left side.

My main question is are there cables or wires under the deck in either of those locations?

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Gene build a slide piece that makes it easy to slid over out of the way. Go to his thread in the Member Sponsor forum and call him up.

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I called Gene and he sent me the picture of the slide mount. I ordered one. You still have to loosen it up to deploy the trolling motor, but you do not have to take the racks all the way down. Also it will benefit me when I transition for fish 2 up front to solo. It will allow me to narrow the width of my Spyderloks for a better set up when I'm alone.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5f8355ab61.jpg

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Call E-Z Poleholder ( Gene Johnson ) at 601 750 3519 and get a sliding base for your Spyder Lok

I am pretty sure that all wiring on that side of the boat is ran through a conduit along the rail and you shouldn't hit any wires when drilling in the deck. I own a Ranger and have mounted rod holders in the same area with no problems. I too have to remove mine when deploying the trolling motor, don't like it but it is what it is. Good luck with your project.

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Originally Posted by Stickman

I am ok with having to remove the left one each time I make a move. Part of the reason I went with spyderloks was the easy on and off. I like the spyderloks so far, but one thing is for sure, they are a lot bigger profile than the hi-teks I've always had before these. But no matter, the tm and cables were going to make it impossible for any holder on left side.

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Stick, I understand the excitement of the a new boat and equipment, but removing your left one every time you move will get "old" after awhile. Just saw that slide that Gene has come up with. He is a very smart guy. I agree with "G". Call him he will be able to solve your problem. This ain't his first rodeo! I also have his holders and had to mode mine to make them work like ai wanted. He'll get you out of this situation. You have many years to enjoy that Ranger........don't cut yourself short. Good luck and let us know how it works out.
Chuck

Attachment 256473I'll send "G" a message. I just don't see where the rod holder can even slide out of the way between tm, cable, and foot pedal. The only direction I see it working is back towards rear of boat behind tm head. Is loosening set screws and sliding holder quicker than loosening and removing? I appreciate all the info guys. Here's on overhead view of deck with tm stowed so you can see what I'm dealing with.

Those slide mounts are slick!!!!!

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Attachment 256473I'll send "G" a message. I just don't see where the rod holder can even slide out of the way between tm, cable, and foot pedal. The only direction I see it working is back towards rear of boat behind tm head. Is loosening set screws and sliding holder quicker than loosening and removing? I appreciate all the info guys. Here's on overhead view of deck with tm stowed so you can see what I'm dealing with.

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Can you stow your TM with the head turned the opposite direction? If so want that take some of that cable out of the area?

If I didn't want to give up my DI on tm for front lowrance gen 2 touch, I'd replace tm with an xi5 and do away with steering cables! But I don't want to have a 20 foot lag in DI from front ducer to back ducer!

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If I didn't want to give up my DI on tm for front lowrance gen 2 touch, I'd replace tm with an xi5 and do away with steering cables! But I don't want to have a 20 foot lag in DI from front ducer to back ducer!

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I understand that part for sure. Maybe there is another idea out there that can help you. As I'm sure you have, I've spent hours on hours trying to lay out the perfect set up on my boat......then take it fishing a couple of times and change it. Guess that's part of the process we have to go through to "get it right". Good luck!

I've ran into the same problem the weather has been nasty here so I've been tinkering around in the garage and came up with this idea Attachment 256482

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I've ran into the same problem the weather has been nasty here so I've been tinkering around in the garage and came up with this idea Attachment 256482

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That's pretty slick great idea ! SpyderLok needs to come up with something like this.

Sent you a pm stickman

Son your other question, I would get a piece of plywood and drill a hole with that bit and check it for grip, then go up and down until I had the size I was comfortable using.

Thanks for all the thoughts. Still weighing my options. Tink, that is a slick design!

I've put 16 holes in the front of mine (plus a few more when installing them) and its just fine. Just make sure the screws are long enough to go through the padded carpet, I think I used 2". All the wires run down conduit built in to the gunnel.

When I was mounting stuff on my aluminum boat I removed my trolling motor tray and stuck my head in the hole to see how things were layed out under the deck. You can also hold a cell phone in the hole and take some pictures.

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I've ran into the same problem the weather has been nasty here so I've been tinkering around in the garage and came up with this idea Attachment 256482

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Now that is slick. Can you post more pics from all sides.

One question do you have a way to lock it in the down position while cruzin down the lake. I'd think it would get the tar beat out of it

Yeah it has a knob that threads through and locks down and when you swivel it up it has a pin it's still in the trial and error phase may install a spring and a fixed pin like the balzout mounts I will try and get more pics tomorrow

Ok here are some pictures I was going to try and make a pin today but ran out of time so I put a bolt threw it for the picAttachment 256783Attachment 256784

That is very slick tink!


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looks good. Where did you get the knobs?