Fsu11 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Where can I mount two rodholders in the deck on a 2001 Hewes Redfisher 18? I want them to be in the back but I am a little nervous of cutting a hole and there being something underneath preventing me from installing the rod holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsu11 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 cant seem to get it posted the right direction but i would like them to possibly be next to the seat cushions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBear Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Never seen any mounted down in the deck, but they're real common on the uprights for the poling platform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsu11 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 23 hours ago, BrownBear said: Never seen any mounted down in the deck, but they're real common on the uprights for the poling platform. ive got two of those, but previous owner has them at weird angles. They threads are pretty white and corroded on the mounting screws and im worried i wont be able to loosen them to get them adjusted but i guess i could hook up the impact and try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Nelson Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Soak the threads with PB blaster and let it sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 If the white is salt, just use water. After that soak with PB Blaster. Ask me how I know this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsu11 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 yep tried soaking and hitting with the impact and sheered a bolt head right off..... lol im going to leave them alone and use how it is for now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 If you want to go bonkers, I just mounted two Mate Series Cup/Rod Holders in my RF16 near the bow. I took a rough dimensional crossection and laid it out in 3D software (Solidworks) so I could decide what angle of the Mate Series I could fit. The 15 degree looked good. This is just in front of the rod storage tubes / cockpit front bulkhead. They're not cheap, but wow, they're like jewelry. After I recover from buying that pair, I'll probably cut a port in the rear storage compartment under the rear couch and investigate another pair to either side of the rear seating (possibly the 30 degree version). BTW, the green is PVA mold release I sprayed on the deck as I'm doing a lot of non-skid repair related to mounting the trolling motor where it needs to be and repairing 18 (yes, EIGHTEEN) holes where the previous owner has mounted various trolling motors over the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fsu11 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 nice job! i ended up mounting two Gemlux short rod holders on the gunnel near the rear seat, work fantastic and easy to reach when trolling for kings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 23 hours ago, Fsu11 said: nice job! i ended up mounting two Gemlux short rod holders on the gunnel near the rear seat, work fantastic and easy to reach when trolling for kings That's next! I'm hoping I can fit the 30 degree Mate series in that same spot (once I financially recover from the two I put on the bow, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squanto10 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 FSU11 what are the dimensions on your bench cushion? It looks killer and I’m up next on a list for cushions to be made. Thanks a lot I really appreciate it. My hewes is a 2010 that doesn’t have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennF Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 I know I’m late to this but Birdsall marine out if Palm Beach made me two rod holders for my platform uprights that were angled perfectly and outstanding quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 5/7/2019 at 12:29 PM, Fsu11 said: cant seem to get it posted the right direction but i would like them to possibly be next to the seat cushions I would consider it a HUGE favor if you would measure those seats for me! haha. That EXACTLY the set up I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 I was planning on mounting two 15* facing back at 45*. I’m going to mount them on the gunnel so they drain into the cockpit. They would be good for the occasional striper trolling and for tarpon fishing as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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