Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

[duped]

Long shot, I know, but does anyone have these EXACT ones on their boat? Or at least know who makes them? My boat came with the bases for these mounted on the boat, and I ended up letting the previous owner keep the actual pedestals ( stupidly ). SO rather than have to go through the trouble of removing the old ones ( and it is trouble, believe me ) and buying different ones that might not work as good, I thought I'd try to source the pedestals. Found one on eBay, after 1.5 years of keeping an eye out. I need help!!!

 

[Outsider]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

Looks like something from Big Jon ...

 

[skyking897]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

I've got those on my Sylvan. Great pedestals. I believe the company is from Michigan that makes them. Will have to go to the boat and get a name off of them and post back here later today.

 

[skyking897]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

Went out and checked. They are called Versa-Ball downrigger pedestals. Made by a company called T&L Products from Reese Michigan. Complete set sells for about $70. Just google T&L Products and go to their home page. Sure you could buy individual parts. Good luck.

 

[duped]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

HOLY CRAP! Thank you so much!!

 

[skyking897]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

Glad to help. BTW, I bought mine on ebay, new in the box for about $35. Worked great to match the arch in the rear deck so my riggers were level. Super easy to remove, just loosen 4 knobs and base stays on boat.

 

[skyking897]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

If I can do this right, here's a pic of them on my boat.http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j371/skyking897/SylvanOffshore22025.jpg

 

[duped]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

That's a really slick set-up! I'm not attaching a board to mine, just want a strong pedestal to hold my side riggers outside of the mooring cover. The way I have things now is less than ideal. I found them new from a couple places online today, but I'll probably stalk ebay a bit more since I have all winter, and know what to look for now. I appreciate the info!

 

[skyking897]

Re: Who makes this downrigger pedestal? CHALLENGE TIME!

The board serves a couple of purposes. When not using the riggers I have other rod holders that mount on it and it gives me a place to lash my cooler to and not be in the way. Besides it also spreads the load of each rigger over a larger area so less stress on the deck.