Pedal tray, passenger rod rack and other DIY stuff

[CastingCall]

Got my R&R Design pedal tray installed. It doesn't come with a drain, so I used a PVC barb fitting, cut it down and sanded it to make a low-profile drain tube.
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Cut the hole, then sealed all the exposed wood with epoxy resin:
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The finished install (the Ram base I made really neatened up the sonar wire bundle too):
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I might finish the screws anodized-red to match the others on the dash.

Made a new 2-piece GPS antenna mount out of poly - the antenna and transducer cables are sandwiched and rout down through the existing bow light hole. Easy to replace/upgrade!
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Then fab'd a poly rod rack for the passenger rod ramp. Painted the stainless screws and standoffs anodized-red (to match my dash project), and added red bungees to capture rod butts.
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Need to bolt it up tight, but should keep reels from clanking now.
Finally, installed some red LED strips for night fishing.
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[TritonTRXV8]

Man that all looks awesome. Like the rod holder alot. Same tray I have on mine and its a nice tray and a good price to.

[CastingCall]

Thanks! I just made a template to cut a poly plate in front of the pedal tray - it will neaten up the front of the pedal area, and I'll cut some slots for tool storage. More pics to come...

[09PT190TX]

Good job. What size barb fitting did you use? I have the same tray and will be installing mine while on vacation this June and want to add a drain also.

[CastingCall]

Good job. What size barb fitting did you use? I have the same tray and will be installing mine while on vacation this June and want to add a drain also.

I used a 1/2" barb x 3/4" FPT fitting. The barb was 3/4" o.d. actual, which fit the tray hole very well. I used 3/4 o.d. x 1/2 i.d. clear tubing for drain line - heated the end to help get it over the barb.
Also plugged the four holes that were pre-drilled in the tray - didn't make sense they were there to begin with. Otherwise, it's a great tray at a great price!
http://www.blackbearsportinggoods.co...rde100rtmp.htm

[09PT190TX]

Thanks for the info. I think it's a great option for the drain.

[catdude28]

That is some awesome work.

[vausoner]

Looks great. I believe the four small holes were the drain holes. They just drain into the hull and it makes its way to the bilge area.

[CastingCall]

Fab'd a cover from poly and installed today. I like how it finishes off the front of the tray, and helps manage the cables.
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If R&R Design made this identical TM pedal tray without the tapered front, a guy could do this and add a full depth cup holder there too!

[TritonTRXV8]

That looks great to. I have often tossed around doing the same thing out of aluminum. Looks clean.

[Eric521]

Nice work!!

[ejevans45]

Looks great. I wish I could do that kind of fabrication.

[CastingCall]

That looks great to. I have often tossed around doing the same thing out of aluminum. Looks clean.

DO IT!!! I considered an aluminum version with some angular bends in it to add character ("stealth fighter"-like), and cover it with carbon fiber vinyl with red anodized screws to match my dash. But I had the reminder of the cutting board to burn up, and it's "maintenance free". lol

[rchavis]

Man you guy's are good .

[SC Bullet]

Nice job

[Bittle]

Where did you get your poly? I like the looks of that a bunch. I might try something like that myself.

[CastingCall]

Where did you get your poly? I like the looks of that a bunch. I might try something like that myself.

Target store - cutting board.

[rchavis]

I used a 1/2" barb x 3/4" FPT fitting. The barb was 3/4" o.d. actual, which fit the tray hole very well. I used 3/4 o.d. x 1/2 i.d. clear tubing for drain line - heated the end to help get it over the barb.
Also plugged the four holes that were pre-drilled in the tray - didn't make sense they were there to begin with. Otherwise, it's a great tray at a great price!
Black Bear Sporting Goods - Hunting, Archery, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Boating, & more.

I think they predrill the holes for the foot pedal to be screw to .

[CastingCall]

Maybe for Motorguide? Useless for Minnkota cable drives.

[OkieBud]

Looks Great