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Author  Topic    dragonfish Moderator 2333 Posts Posted - 03/13/2010 :  1:27:55 PM     thanks for talking me out of my proposed location guys. my original thought was to mount the ram ball on a flat surface but it would have made self rescue difficult. my question now is it OK to mount on that part of the hull ( right in front of the flush mount rod holder)do I need to add a rubber washer or use a different mount all together? GeorgeD. Moderator 1179 Posts Posted - 03/13/2010 :  4:08:49 PM     You HAVE to put washers inside and only have to use three bolts. KFA-NY Treasurer Licensed Guide #5126 Captain Kayak Associate bjb False Albacore 1037 Posts Posted - 03/13/2010 :  4:18:14 PM     I've always used fender washers or a piece of aluminum inside the hull to back the Ram base, as there's lot of stress there when a fish hits. Watch out for the rudder cables when you drill! Bob dragonfish Moderator 2333 Posts Posted - 03/13/2010 :  4:39:12 PM     thanks guys, a drilling i will go dragonfish Moderator 2333 Posts Posted - 03/13/2010 :  4:52:45 PM     oh yeah, I wanted to thank George and Carl for showing me how to properly strap my yak to the roof! not that i did much but always had that crazy wind vibrating the straps, not a sound on the way home wed. night str8ndhhook Moderator 3750 Posts Posted - 03/14/2010 :  08:11:11 AM       i have mine infront of the flush rod holder.i noticed darren has the older rudder controls with the ff mounted in the well.darren if you need Stainless hardware fender, washers i have tons save$ Vice President KFA-NY KFA NYCRF Representative N.Y.S DEC S.B.C.A "The smell in the air and the cry of the birds tell it all"...ME dragonfish Moderator 2333 Posts Posted - 03/14/2010 :  12:47:40 PM     Thanks Ed, ram tube is mounted and my drive is stripped down! I'm running out of things to do, hope we can hit the water soon str8ndhhook Moderator 3750 Posts Posted - 03/14/2010 :  1:24:14 PM       were you able to stretch your arm darren to reach the bolts Vice President KFA-NY KFA NYCRF Representative N.Y.S DEC S.B.C.A "The smell in the air and the cry of the birds tell it all"...ME watukie Striped Bass 272 Posts Posted - 03/14/2010 :  8:39:38 PM     I got your back if you need my rubber arms to reach it for you MarshHawk Striped Bass 157 Posts Posted - 03/24/2010 :  2:00:32 PM     Question - On my new Outback I'm going to have a ram tube mounted. I am right handed. On my Pungo I used to have the rod holder behind me, on my right side for trolling. It has been suggested to me to put the tube on the left side - what is the consensus out there? Right side for a rightee? Where do you mount the fishfinder - same side in front of the rod holder? Thanks, George str8ndhhook Moderator 3750 Posts Posted - 03/24/2010 :  2:14:27 PM       george i have it forward outboard of my ff on the starboard side and have one on the port side as well in front of the hobie hole .depending on the wind i like to switch sides Vice President KFA-NY KFA NYCRF Representative N.Y.S DEC S.B.C.A "The smell in the air and the cry of the birds tell it all"...ME dragonfish Moderator 2333 Posts Posted - 03/24/2010 :  4:48:56 PM     thanks guys, every-thing is A-OK ! George, keep in mind you might wind up putting on a second Ram-tube anyway georgem Striped Bass 610 Posts Posted - 03/24/2010 :  6:14:01 PM     George, I have my Ram tube mounted on the right and I am right handed. Somehow if a fish hits while you have your pole in the holder, I am more comfortable getting the rod out on the right side. Many people have them on the left and some on both sides. I have my FF on the left side and this setup works for me. As Ed said, if you change your mind, you can always add a second tube or just a ball and move your tube back and forth. George M. MarshHawk Striped Bass 157 Posts Posted - 03/25/2010 :  08:42:48 AM     Thanks for the feedback guys! George str8ndhhook Moderator 3750 Posts Posted - 03/26/2010 :  5:18:38 PM       your welcome george Vice President KFA-NY KFA NYCRF Representative N.Y.S DEC S.B.C.A "The smell in the air and the cry of the birds tell it all"...ME    Topic

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