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Originally Posted by mrJB
Adam -
Hard to say. Slotting the bottom portion (w/relief holes) is much easier but not as clean looking since some of the slot will remain above the existing Hobie holder due to lack of compression where the slot ends.
Grinding down the bottom section of the tube makes for a better looking holder but is labor intensive. Also doesn't leave a whole lot of wall thickness.
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Why not use 1.25" tube connected to a 1.25" x 1.5" reducer fitting, then connect the 1.5" T fitting? Use something like corktape to build up the 1.25" tube so that it fits snug in the builtin rodholder. You'll save time and you won't lose any strength. Plus, it will only cost about a couple of bucks.