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dsafety · 07-07-2011, 07:43 PM

No need to reinvent the wheel. I think there are some excellent removable flushmount rod holders. Check with the Iceman at the OEX shop in your area. I am sure that he has them or can get them.

Bob

jaycee386 · 07-07-2011, 08:12 PM

Thx Bob, been by OEX but they don't have what I want. I need the ball of a ram mount so I can adjust the angle of the rod holder tube to my liking.

RedSledTeam · 07-07-2011, 08:24 PM

You can find some wooden dowel/bar about 1-1/4 inch in diameter, some threaded rod, a diagonal cut, a couple of nuts and washers and a 3 or 4 inch diameter circle of 3/4 inch or larger hardwood a counterbore etc. etc.. Get the picture yet?

jaycee386 · 07-07-2011, 08:36 PM

Red, looking for a weekend project???

PapaDave · 07-08-2011, 07:25 AM

RAM makes a ball that does that very thing, comes in two sizes, 1 inch and 1-1/2 inch. Basically they have a screw that you tighten down that wedges the ball in existing flush rod holders. I know they have these at Dana Point Jet Ski, I am thinking of getting one to mount a camera.

jaycee386 · 07-08-2011, 07:39 AM

PapaDCH I saw that on the Ram website. But I didnt see anything in between the ball and screw that would expand to fit snug to the hole. Do you have to drill a hole on the bottom of the flush mount to tighten it down into the flush mount hole.

Lets_Fish · 07-08-2011, 08:26 AM

If you are talking about the "Wedge mounts" they fit a hole 7/8" - 1" diameter only (sail mast), not the larger hole of the molded rod holders on the Outback.

You can purchase the Hobie Rod Holder Extensions and cut them down, weld/glue some plastic or something else to it to be flush with the deck, then bolt on a ram ball/ram rod mount. This way they are removable and you still have the flexibility to turn your rod to whichever direction you wish.

Here are a few links showing the items:

Ram Wedge mounts

1-½" Ball http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResu...5/Default.aspx

(Don't use this if you plan on using the molded rod holder positions).

Look here for what Ram has in their catalog http://www.ram-mount.com/Home/tabid/37/Default.aspx Lots of good stuff.

Hobie Rod Holder Extensions http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...Extension.html You can get these at OEX and Fastlane also.

07-07-2011, 08:24 PM	#3
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Got wood? You can find some wooden dowel/bar about 1-1/4 inch in diameter, some threaded rod, a diagonal cut, a couple of nuts and washers and a 3 or 4 inch diameter circle of 3/4 inch or larger hardwood a counterbore etc. etc.. Get the picture yet?

07-07-2011, 07:43 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,123	No need to reinvent the wheel. I think there are some excellent removable flushmount rod holders. Check with the Iceman at the OEX shop in your area. I am sure that he has them or can get them. Bob

07-07-2011, 08:12 PM	#2
jaycee386 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southbay (hometown L.A) Posts: 40	Thx Bob, been by OEX but they don't have what I want. I need the ball of a ram mount so I can adjust the angle of the rod holder tube to my liking.

07-07-2011, 08:36 PM	#4
jaycee386 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southbay (hometown L.A) Posts: 40	Red, looking for a weekend project???

07-08-2011, 07:25 AM	#5
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,480	RAM makes a ball that does that very thing, comes in two sizes, 1 inch and 1-1/2 inch. Basically they have a screw that you tighten down that wedges the ball in existing flush rod holders. I know they have these at Dana Point Jet Ski, I am thinking of getting one to mount a camera.

07-08-2011, 07:39 AM	#6
jaycee386 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southbay (hometown L.A) Posts: 40	PapaDCH I saw that on the Ram website. But I didnt see anything in between the ball and screw that would expand to fit snug to the hole. Do you have to drill a hole on the bottom of the flush mount to tighten it down into the flush mount hole.

07-08-2011, 08:26 AM	#7
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	If you are talking about the "Wedge mounts" they fit a hole 7/8" - 1" diameter only (sail mast), not the larger hole of the molded rod holders on the Outback. You can purchase the Hobie Rod Holder Extensions and cut them down, weld/glue some plastic or something else to it to be flush with the deck, then bolt on a ram ball/ram rod mount. This way they are removable and you still have the flexibility to turn your rod to whichever direction you wish. Here are a few links showing the items: Ram Wedge mounts 1-½" Ball http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResu...5/Default.aspx (Don't use this if you plan on using the molded rod holder positions). Look here for what Ram has in their catalog http://www.ram-mount.com/Home/tabid/37/Default.aspx Lots of good stuff. Hobie Rod Holder Extensions http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...Extension.html You can get these at OEX and Fastlane also.