Any suggestions for a knee brace or other type of support to make a casting platform on the bow of a center console more secure and stable in a chop? Something like the braces you often see in a drift boat?
Doc,
Dave Peros had one made, I think at Kent Fab. I'll check with him on where and how much and try to find you a pic. It was mounted on the forward casting platform and with a single tube protruding up from the deck, it had a tubular rack that would cradle you as you stepped into it. Very nice rig, he's a guide and was allways concerned for his clients in the chop. He has a Maritime Skiff, which has a bottom not unlike a Whaler and rolls some in the rips he likes to fish. Then again ALL BOATS roll in the rips!
I'll get back to you!
Doc,
Go to www.mskiff.com and click on "flyfishing" to see the model I was talking about. I don't see it in the options for Maritime Skiff and, like I said, I think Dave got his at KentFab Engineering, Co., Inc. 433R Washington St., Norwell, Ma 02061
Phone # 1-800-773-9707
the standard 2-foot leaning posts with the padded cushion are really nice too. shop around and you can probably find one that's the perfect hight for your build.
Check out Capt Ray's setup on his whaler. Works great for the "high cog type who likes to boggy on the bow" like myself. See Cast-a-Fly Charters on the sponsers page.
Many thanks for the suggestions. I am following them up for a possible addition in time for the fall run down here in Joisey. Capt. Ray's setup looks sweet, and I think I have seen one like Capt. Dave's on a boat in Chatham last season, and really liked it. Still more research to do, but even that is fun.
I had a series of e-mail exchanges with the folks at Hyde, and I think it is going to be the solution. However, I want to get a better feel for mounting the bases and just how stiff the hatchcovers that make up the casting deck are before I "pull the trigger".
I appreciate the input, and will let you know if it works.
Best regards,
-Doc
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