BassCat Sabre FTD
Mercury 150 Optimax
"It's just fishing"
Serious
There must be a lot of people who reply before reading more than the first couple post.
reminds me of those two drunks walking down the train tracks.
1st drunk-- dang these stairs are long....
2nd drunk -- and these low hand rails are killing my back ..
2008 BULLET 21XD 2007 Merc 300xs
I applaud these types of accessories.
They may not be for everyone but for anyone who is getting a little older, a little less steady or recovering from a recent injury (me in all three cases) stuff like this can keep help keep you safe and fishing for years when your only alternative was to just sit home. Here is a picture of a grab bar I recently fabricated and installed on my boat to steady me as I stepped down from the front deck and to aid me when getting out of the drivers seat instead of hoisting myself up by pulling on the steering wheel. It is totally out of the way yet easily accessible.
Joe B
2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
Engine mounted in 3rd hole
Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
Humminbird Mega360
Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
Tracker trailer bow boarding step
Nice job Joe B, give it more senior bling with a Rat Fink knob.
I love all the people that actually took the hardware comment serious or thinks he just did it for the bling. Talk about a full livewell.
Joe B
2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
Engine mounted in 3rd hole
Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
Humminbird Mega360
Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
Tracker trailer bow boarding step
Naw man... it's gotta be the eyeball! Remember? The flying eyeball! You gotta find an old eyeball shifter knob.
minus 1 to 2 mph due to increased wind drag lol not for me...
you could use those to practice your pommel horse routine when the fish are not biting, stay in shape.
Ranger Forever
I think it's awesome you are accomodating your dad like that, and I bet he really appreciates those bars. For some, fishing is justification to have a really fast boat, others its to be competitive and fill the live well, and finally, for some it's about enjoying the outdoors with someone you love and respect. Nice modification, they look to be very well made.
1994 Stratos 201 Pro XL 2004 Mercury 200 EFI
I have thought about mounting some type of tool holder or other functional items on the bars. I gave him a hard side tackle box, front load, that I mount on the deck behind and to the side for him. All his tackle is right their, does not have to get up to change out lures. It stays mounted when we run. Also a solid aluminum arm on the right side with drink holder (very important).
They might come in handy if you ride with this fellow.
Sweet assist pole Joe , I've got a little issue and I use a trecking pole and it also works but I love what you did .
Last edited by LTZ25; 08-07-2018 at 07:48 PM.
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