Custom aluminum downrigger rail??

[marty_scher]

I willl be installing downriggers for the first time. For added functionality, I would like to mount my downriggers and additional rod holders on an elevated "rail", mounted across the stern, ahead of the outborad motor. This could be aluminum channel or tubing.<br /><br />Cannon and other have some, but they sell for $300 bucks and up. Other than markup, there doew not seem to be much to them.<br /><br />Is is possbile to have something similar custom welded, for less money?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[alcan]

Re: Custom aluminum downrigger rail??

Hi Marty<br />I don't think it would take long to spend $300. bucks hireing someone to custom fab one of these. A lot guys including myself bulid them with wood. Regaurdless of the material used it's a time verses money thing. You take the time, you save the money.