[Makomagic]

Has anyone used Taco's Grand Slam Fixed Top Mounts that bolt to plates on the hardtop? I am interested in adding outriggers to my boat this spring, and have been looking at these mounts because you can operate them from under the hard top. I was wondering how people like them. Also, does anyone know of a mobile welder in the Patchogue area who could come to your boat to weld plates? Thanks for any help.

Makomagic

 

[Makomagic]

Rigger Poles

Another question: What is everyone's opinion on telescoping poles vs the screw together type? I will probably be using the riggers only a half dozen times a year when the tuna come in close and when the wind behaves.

 

[B.Attitude]

MakoMagic

Glenn,
From what I've been told about riggers is that you want the stiffest you can get.There is no reason for riggers to flex,thats why you see the cable set ups on the really big spreader jobs.In my opinion from what I've seen with telescopic rigs is that they will work and are very inexpensive however they appear flimsy,flexable and probably won't go the distance.I've been on a charter when the release clip didn't release and the almost 30' pole was bent like an 'L' before the mate could release the line from the clip,and that was an aluminum pole.Telescopic poles are very light weight.I perfer heavy duty aluminum poles that screw together. 16' is a good length for 25-26' boats. Sorry I can't help you with the TACO holders,maybe someone else can.
paulie

 

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Mobile Welder......

Vinney the Welder from East Moriches is mobile compatible.

He may also be able to answer questions about the TACO Gran Slams.

I had him install the LEE Sidewinders in the T-Top he built for me.

They can be operated from below the Hardtop, plus the are a nice outrigger.

 

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Taco Outriggers

Mako I installed the taco grand slams last winter on my boat and they work great!

I used the 4"X 6" mounting plates with the holes(no need for welding)BUT is was not enough support.

What you need to do is have a custom mounting plate made 6"x the width of you hardtop supports and then have it welded to that and you'll be fine.

Like Paulie said the screw in type is much stronger!

Capt.Jay

 

[MIKE TUNA]

Makomagic , They will be just fine , Go with the heavy duty ones with quality clips . 15'ers or 18' . Telescoping can be store quite easily and if your only using them 6 times a year they won't walk .

 

[Makomagic]

Vinny the welder

POMF,
Do you have Vinny's number?
Makomagic

 

[Makomagic]

Andy
I got your PM, thanks, I'll let you know how it works out.
Glenn