Hey guys -
I own a 2002 Grady White Sailfish. Decided I am going to mount Lee Jr. outriggers via the wishbone style cabin mounts. A few quick questions I am hoping some of you could answer:
1 - I have heard on some boats, you need to mount spacers between the outrigger base and cabin, to allow for the poles to "clear" the hardtop. Is this the case with the Grady Sailfish?
2 - I know Lee makes "regular" 19 foot poles, and 19 foot "extra strong" poles. Is it worth the additional $250 for the extra strong poles?
3 - What did you guys use for backing plates to reinforce mounting of the bases? I don't think Lee sells them, so I will likely have to make them?
4 - How did you rig them? I am hoping to avoid a situation where it makes accessing the walkaround a challenge.
5 - I spoke to Lee, they said that "hook" that holds the poles against the hardtop is a custom thing Grady did, but that they sell the part. Any of you guys have this? I think it makes sense to prevent the poles from bouncing off the hardtop.
6 - Did you mount on an angle leaning towards the stern? If so, any idea what degree and how to measure?
Thanks guys. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Bill
I own a 2002 Grady White Sailfish. Decided I am going to mount Lee Jr. outriggers via the wishbone style cabin mounts. A few quick questions I am hoping some of you could answer:
1 - I have heard on some boats, you need to mount spacers between the outrigger base and cabin, to allow for the poles to "clear" the hardtop. Is this the case with the Grady Sailfish?
2 - I know Lee makes "regular" 19 foot poles, and 19 foot "extra strong" poles. Is it worth the additional $250 for the extra strong poles?
3 - What did you guys use for backing plates to reinforce mounting of the bases? I don't think Lee sells them, so I will likely have to make them?
4 - How did you rig them? I am hoping to avoid a situation where it makes accessing the walkaround a challenge.
5 - I spoke to Lee, they said that "hook" that holds the poles against the hardtop is a custom thing Grady did, but that they sell the part. Any of you guys have this? I think it makes sense to prevent the poles from bouncing off the hardtop.
6 - Did you mount on an angle leaning towards the stern? If so, any idea what degree and how to measure?
Thanks guys. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Bill