Pro Angler mods for plastic rails

[sdfishman]

The black plastic rails are pretty flimsy I was wondering if there was a mod or replacement. I hear people replace them with teak wood but cant find any pictures..

[makobob]

Originally Posted by sdfishman

The black plastic rails are pretty flimsy I was wondering if there was a mod or replacement. I hear people replace them with teak wood but cant find any pictures..

Any nice looking hardwood works. Unscrew the old ones and use as a pattern, cut, sand, coat with some marine grade varnish. Let dry a few days then attatch to boat. I used 3/4 inch stock planed down a little fit heigth of boat, being a little proud is good.

[romspacenut]

I had these on my PA. Pretty sturdy.

http://madfroggear.com/specialtyboar...ltyboards.html

[buddha]

Originally Posted by romspacenut

I had these on my PA. Pretty sturdy.

http://madfroggear.com/specialtyboar...ltyboards.html

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[kaya_one]

see Wade

[ful-rac]

Has anybody actually have one break? I never heard of one. They flex a little but that's about it...

[Carp]

If your a diy'er try ridout plastics off Ruffin rd. they have high quality plastics you can make your own custom boards.

I use to pick up plastic from there scrap bin to make gun holsters.

[momo fish]

Saw this on a kayak for sale.




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[Dannowar]

Wade did mine. Turned out pretty awesome!!!


They're capped, not fully replaced. Wayyyyyy more sturdy

[salty pirate]

No problems with the plastic ones, just got board one day.

Just like Mako said used the old as a template. Had to get longer screws too.

Walnut.

[ful-rac]

Nice work very nice!

[BillzBaitz]

i have trolled a-rigs on mine and have never had an issue.. Yes they do flex. So.. Now if you want to make it look pretty.. By all means make it look pretty.

[alanw]

Originally Posted by romspacenut

I had these on my PA. Pretty sturdy.

http://madfroggear.com/specialtyboar...ltyboards.html

I like the way those look and the added functionality. If I was going to replace my stock ones with wood I would think about shaping them something like that.

[wade]

I’ve made a few dozen for all my PA’s over the years & for a few buddies.
I have played around with a few different designs, had them flush mounted & capped. I personally prefer it capped for several reasons for my layout & dispatching.. Use stainless hardware of course & if you are using Hobies lowrance cable grommets, you can also use those pad eyes ect to hold the ducer' cable in place underneath the boards for a cleaner layout.
The only thing I haven’t done yet that I'd like to is maybe an abalone inlay..

This is some top grade selects.. Extra knotty, exotic Douglas Fir that was harvested in a remote region of Home Depot for $2.53.



PA 12

PA 14 / Bench

PA 12 / Vantage




3-4 finish coats of something like this will do the trick. brush or rattle can application..
Brush / Quart:
http://www.homedepot.com/s/Minwax%25...rethane?NCNI-5

Rattle Can:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Minwax-11...3255/100376144









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[Lipripper92592]

Purple Heart with Black Walnut inlay.

[Lipripper92592]

Originally Posted by salty pirate

No problems with the plastic ones, just got board one day.

Just like Mako said used the old as a template. Had to get longer screws too.

Walnut.

Those look sweet, nice grain and color.

[yakman619]

Originally Posted by sdfishman

The black plastic rails are pretty flimsy I was wondering if there was a mod or replacement. I hear people replace them with teak wood but cant find any pictures..

Welcome back, my man. You have a PA now?

[WildernessWanker]

Has anyone put wood rails on a revo or outback? I've seen them done on an Ocean Kayak or Tarpon I believe and they looked really good. Also made for a sturdy surface to mount anything.