I have a pontoon boat. Can you mount the downrigger to the rails using a clamp mount or is the unit too heavy?
223504
i think you could brobably mount the unit but if you had a heavy weight on it would probably turn on the rail when you retrieved it
223505
It will probably depend on what size weight you use. The unit itself is not that heavy but I use a 6lb weight and find that I need a 10lb to get the line down further with less 'blowback'. You may need to reinforce the rail to use any downrigger on a pontoon boat.
223506
Yes, you can mount it on a pontoon. I put my downrigger on the corner of the pontoon boat but attached it to a raised storage area. A clamp on the rail should work, though. Make sure you secure it well!
1150516
I mounted my bipod using a gg&g; metal adapter, it clamps onto the rail on the bottom of my rifle.Gg&G Harris Bipod Adapter
1962785
It would not. Just measured mine with the clamp closed all the way. There is an inch gap. You could place a block of wood between the clamp and your rail. I will try to post Picts soon. I really like these hangers.
2134942
This item has to be mounted using a down rod or you would have to purchase a Minka Aire flush mount adapter kit
760701
If you are using it on a bass boat it wouldn't be too bad. I use it on a 14ft vee hull fishing boat and it's tough to deploy and retract. I'm a big guy and it's tough to do. On a bass boat, standing over the mount it might not be too tough. The motor assembly is pretty heavy and takes quite of bit of "oomph" to pull it up.
716003
This is a great product for squared off rails, I have to agree with the other answers that it would be unstable on a round rail without modification. Too bad.
1295869
I honestly don't know. It does have some weight to it. I have had no problems using the rail.
715548
You should be fine with that set up depending on the position it's mounted on the rail.
1512125
I love the mount and it can be very secure. You may have to press down hard on the turned down end of the rail to disengage the rail, and then pull the unit away along the rail.Cheers, Tom
509757
The clamp is plastic, and not all that thick. I'm not sure exactly what your set up is, but I'm thinking it will not work how you want it to with out some reinforcing.
1371888
Yep. That's exactly what I mounted mine on. More than enough power for this light boat but install was a little awkward. Took one weekend to install.
606513
we have our mounted on a pontoon boat and had to add a better clamping system due to the rail. But to answer your question it does come with a standard mount but we wanted it more secure. Easy to do.
1086075
will need to buy 2 mounting plates, but otheriwise I would think it should work. I have it on 18 ft pontoon and works great bow mount.
1211716
Yes. Ours is mounted to a horizontal table, so I simply un clamped it and held it at various angles while my wife then moved the lighted head around to several angles. No problem. Clamp is included. Good luck.
1809410
It has a 1/2" round post on the bottom which fits into the included clamp mount. it is fairly heavy so the base would have to be wieghted
1773607
I don't see why not. Only issue I can think of would be loading/unloading from the rear might be tricky. You'd have to side load your canoe, and might take two people to lift it over all 4 mounts to set it down. But installation to your rails should work just fine. They look like they could be installed either direction.
972642
I have mine mounted to the side of my pontoon boat so if secured properly it should be fine.