SweepN 6 Posted April 1, 2018 Thinking about using cannon track system to mount my cannon downriggers..Anyone have any pros or cons to offer me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightrainzzz 0 Posted April 1, 2018 What type of boat are you mounting to? Good idea to use a backing plate on the underside to distribute stress. Do not use screws, bolt through, use S/S. There is an incredible amount of stress on the swivel, mounting pedestal and Gunwhale or whatever your mounting to. Have also heard of bracket or swivel failures. It is good idea to tether the downrigger with strap or aircraft cable to an independent eye bolt. The power cable may save you, but who would want to count on that to save your $500+ investment. On my 16 alum. there was some sideways flex so I added a gusset brace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweepN 6 Posted April 1, 2018 I have a fiberglass boat with no access underneath. .There is no way to nut and bolt it..very informative pics.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweepN 6 Posted April 1, 2018 Did you use 6 inch mounts? I was thinking the shorter the better. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightrainzzz 0 Posted April 1, 2018 I used 6" to give a little more clearance over my kicker motor. There is not much flex long ways, but there is side to side. If you can only screw from top. I would investigate other options, like mounting the track to a larger piece of alum plate, longer/wider. with more screws to distribute the stresses. Scotty make this "d" mount. Just imagine an 8-10lb cannon ball bouncing on a choppy day. lol Or heaven forbid you snag something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweepN 6 Posted April 1, 2018 Thanks for the great advice! Very much appreciated. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites