My boat came with the wide velcro styled Rod saver and was always kind of in the way or catching a foot on it. I bought the cheap rubber bungee styled to replace with, but figured I would ask if anyone had recommendations for placement. Close to the front, further back and so on. How much tension should I put on these things?
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Lay some rods on the deck and see where it would be best? You don't want the things stretched or they'll wear out faster. Just lay it out straight and that's where you want it, the rods under it will provide enough tension once it's installed.
Just enough tension so it does not come unhooked when nothing is under them. Put them where it is easy to reach when fishing.
If you get tired of stepping on the metal loop that the hook of the bungee fits in, get some webbed material and cut it in the shape of a bow tie. Burnt he edges so it won't fray. Then, fold in half and use one of the holes where the metal loop was mounted and one of the screw. Put the screw through the wide end of the webbing and screw it to the deck. Then, hook the bungee to it to hold your rods down. It's nice to not be stepping on that darn metal loop all the time.
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I installed these on my RT188. I got tired of the loop catching my shoes and was not impressed with the rubber strap itself. These retractable style are nice
Thanks for the responses. Those retractable straps are cool Ryan. I mounted the straps a little further back since its on a 175 Tracker deck. Things seemed crowded with them too far forward, but can't have rod tips staring at the passenger.
This is a link to my approach to rod straps on my RT188. http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=785291
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Ranger Ryan, Any chance you have a pic with the top rail in it? I am trying to get an idea of where you mounted it. I have a pair, just haven't had time to make the cuts yet. Thank YouOriginally Posted by Ranger Ryan
I installed these on my RT188. I got tired of the loop catching my shoes and was not impressed with the rubber strap itself. These retractable style are nice
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2016 Ranger RT 188 - Charcoal / Dark Cherry
2016 Mercury 115 Fourstroke - Laser II 20p
Minn Kota Ultrex 80lb.
Lowrance Elite 12Ti2 Active Imaging 3 in 1
Garmin 1022 GPSMAP - Liveoptics LVS34 - Tackle Shack Trolling Motor Pole Mount
Humminbird Helix 7 GPS Only - Lakemaster VX Premium
Lowrance Elite 12Ti2 Active Imaging 3 in 1 - Navionics +
NextGen Lithium Batteries
V-T2 Live well vents
(2) Loc-R-Bar / Custom brackets - Bream Metals
BTO Trailer steps
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