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  1. 02-17-2019, 10:34 AM #1
    tdot_ranger482
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    482v with retractible rod buckles

    Wanting to install retractible rod buckles in my boat,
    any other 482 owners cut the holes needed with success/ clearance behide?
    no tubes/ wires behide there in our boats?

    any input is great
    thanks!
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    #2 02-17-2019, 01:09 PM
    I did it on my 488 several years ago and on the drivers side after digging out the foam I hit the
    plastic conduit for the wiring up front. I just cut a notch in it and it worked great. Good luck
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    #3 02-17-2019, 09:08 PM
    Believe on my old 481 the TM power cables or something were on the starboard side in a tube running up front. Memory serves me right I found them the hard way. So be very careful when you start in on how deep u go.
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    #4 02-18-2019, 07:40 AM
    Probably be safer to install the retractable buckles that install under the deck.
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    #5 02-18-2019, 02:07 PM
    Installed mine on a 492VS this weekend. Foam was all I ran into.
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    #6 02-18-2019, 02:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Hookerz Tackle View Post
    Believe on my old 481 the TM power cables or something were on the starboard side in a tube running up front. Memory serves me right I found them the hard way. So be very careful when you start in on how deep u go.
    My 487 was the same way be careful on the starboard side but it can be done. I could not be happier with mine
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    #7 02-18-2019, 07:59 PM
    Awesome guys thanks for the input
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    #8 02-19-2019, 08:35 AM
    put them in my 482vs (1996) foam on port side and condutid on starboard just go slow and dont cut deep each time you will be fine (boat isfor sale)
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