DOWNRIGGER MOUNTING
Choosing a good location to mount your downrigger on your boat is
very important. A downrigger should be mounted in a location where
it is easy to observe your fi shing rod and react quickly to operate the
downrigger once there is a fi sh on the line.
INSTALLING THE INCLUDED MOUNTING bASE
Decks thinner than 1/4”
Use a Cannon deck plate (sold separately - PN 2200693) to prevent defl ection and add
stability to decks thinner than 1/4”. Use the deck plate as a template to mark the hole locations.
If access to the underside of the deck is not available, the deck plate can be mounted using screws
and wellnuts (not included). Use the deck plate as a template to mark locations and drill 4
wellnut clearance holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” fl at head screws and four wellnuts to
mount deck plate. Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are fi rmly compressed.
Where the underside is accessible, the deck plate can be mounted using
screws, nuts, and washers. Drill 9/32” holes. Use four 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” fl at head
screws, nuts and washers (fl at and lock). Fasten plate to deck. To secure the
mounting base to the deckplate use four 1/4-20 x 1” truss head screws.
Typical Mounting Positions
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
Cannon offers a complete line of mounting accessories that allow
you to optimize your spread to fi t the way you fi sh. Before making
any permanent changes to your boat, consider what accessories
might be used in your application. To see the complete line of
mounting accessories available, visit cannondownriggers.com.
Deck Plates are necessary when extra strength must be added to the base
material of the boat and for attaching the downrigger to other mounting
accessories.
Gimbal Mounts are designed to fi t medium-sized fl ush mounted rod
holders built into the gunwale of many larger fi shing boats and cruisers.
Only sturdy, high quality rod holders should be used for this temporary
mounting system. Gimbal mounts are available in 9” or 12” post lengths.
Clamp Mounts can be mounted at the junction of two rail sections with
the aid of two ¼” pieces of plywood. They will protect your rail from any
marks from the clamp and provide a non-slip surface.
Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a welded T-section. It can also be used
at the two rail section butt joint. In both installations it is recommended to
use a non-slip material, such as rubber or a thin wood sheet, between metal
surfaces.
You can also use these for mounting to a very narrow side gunwale. There
is a plate provided for back-up with bolts and washers. If the gunwale
compartment is foamed in, then wellnuts should be used. It is also
recommended to install two additional fl at head screws through the top plate
for stabilization (you will need to drill and countersink).
Deckplate
Gimbal Mount
Clamp Mount
Side Rail Mount
on T-Section
Side Rail Mount
on Gunwhale
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