It's the metal plate that all cadets are to insert in their head.
Actually, it looks like a "permanent mount" plate for a downrigger.
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Doe's it have one on the other side? It may be a hull vent,my Sketter has one on both sides,Thats so you will have ventalation. in case you have a fuel leak in your tank,so it will vent.
I have not unscrewed it, yet. I've got 4 rod holders screwed into different parts of the boat, and thought maybe this is a downrigger base of some kind. If that's the case I'll have to try to identify what brand it might be.
Only if you fish with two rods. Most people up here troll two rods for salmon, one on each side of the boat.
Are the holes in the plate threaded? From the picture it looks like it may accommodate a Scotty. The hole spacing and thread will help identify what it was meant for.
