greenboatluke

I stood in my boat and roughly measured from the gunwale to just above my head, so I could stand straight underneath like MadPerry mentioned. And whatever you choose, if it comes with nylon strap tie downs, they recommend to put them at 45 degree angles... Get close to 45 on the front, but go vertical on the back for more fishing room. I did that on my boat with no problem. Good luck with your choice. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

That's a bit stronger J.D. Thanks for the thread rolmops, great info throughout. Now I just have to figure what I'll go with! Lol Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Thanks for the advice... I'll definitely use something stronger. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

I was wondering if anyone uses PVC for a planer board mast? I have an idea for a base plate and wasn't sure what to use for the mast. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Good info thanks. Found a free buoy app "NOAA buoy data" closest open lake buoy to me is Prince Edward Pt. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

What weather buoy are you checking? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Definitely stand in your boat and roughly figure it out. That's what I did. Another tip. The install manual for mine said to set the straps at a 45 degree angle... That's more for the front ones. I set the back ones that way and it definitely restricted the fishing area off the sides in the back. The boat luckily had hardware for the bumpers that caused the straps to be perpendicular (instead of 45) to the side of the boat and it holds just fine that way. Also for the front straps, if you can (and it's close to 45) put the hardware into the metal of your windshield. I wish I did. I chipped the glass a little tightening the screws. It'll work just the same. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United