Carbon Fiber Outrigger Poles Development-

Saltwater Offshore Discussion
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I am close on the new hybrid retractables, guys.

Bear with me while I test some different things. I want to get it right.

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How are the hybrids coming along?

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Originally posted by Got2Go

How are the hybrids coming along?

You will see them soon.

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Originally posted by Phin Edit: I will be more diplomatic with what I say about Bly Riggers. I came extremely close to buying a set of his myself. It's just that before I dropped a grand on something, I looked at some that others had, and I researched as much as I could. No way am I dropping that kind of money unless I can resell the item(s) if I don't like em or I am confident they'll work and hold up well.

I had typed a few things I have seen and heard about Bly’s product, but I decided to delete them.

To each his own.

Your prototypes are looking good Phin, out of curiosity, what have you heard bad about they Bly Outriggers? I got a pair of 20 ft collapsables late last year and while I haven’t put them through their paces yet, the fit and finish seems pretty top notch (not that I’m an expert). Did some recent searches for problems but came up empty…

23 Contender Open, 250 Yamaha 4 stroke

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If you gonna drag em start w 8,the hell w 5.

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Originally posted by George
quote:
Originally posted by Phin Edit: I will be more diplomatic with what I say about Bly Riggers. I came extremely close to buying a set of his myself. It's just that before I dropped a grand on something, I looked at some that others had, and I researched as much as I could. No way am I dropping that kind of money unless I can resell the item(s) if I don't like em or I am confident they'll work and hold up well.

I had typed a few things I have seen and heard about Bly’s product, but I decided to delete them.

To each his own.

Your prototypes are looking good Phin, out of curiosity, what have you heard bad about they Bly Outriggers? I got a pair of 20 ft collapsables late last year and while I haven’t put them through their paces yet, the fit and finish seems pretty top notch (not that I’m an expert). Did some recent searches for problems but came up empty…

23 Contender Open, 250 Yamaha 4 stroke

Bly’s, nor anything else is perfect or without problems. He supports his product well, and he has gone through several generations of improvements and price increases as he has taken on dealers and shifted his production and distribution schemes. He offers improvements to folks free or at cost when he figures out how to improve weak areas or cut down on broken bases on boats or something- and a lot is to be said for that.

A direct comparison of what I make vs. Bly’s is something you will never see me do because it would hurt him. That is not my goal. He’s established and has his own market. He may be supporting his family entirely on his outrigger sales at

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Well said :sunglasses:

Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com

“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose

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GoPro mounts on this set of triple rigged outrigger poles.

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Luke 8:22-25

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For what it is worth, I saw the riggers in action the other day. I must say that I was impressed, especially after we passed several high-dollar boats going by with outriggers that looked more like bream busters. They are a high-end product with attention to detail to every aspect of them. Really, check them out before purchasing a set of riggers.

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Thanks, G2G!

Retractables are almost ready!

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Marsh Tacky Quick-Draw Retractables
-Delrin tips
-matte gunmetal color, treated with 303 Aerospace Protectant
-all 316 stainless and composite hardware

22ft Carbons
-316 stainless steel halyard pulleys standard
-1 1/2" diameter delrin base sleeves standard
-retract to under 7ft

16.5ft Hybrid Carbons
-316 stainless steel halyard pulleys standard
-1 1/2" diameter delrin base sleeves standard
-retract to under 6ft

10ft Carbons
-for single release clip rigging
-sleeve and gimbal base for rod holders standard
-retract to under 7ft
add $60.00 to upgrade to lifetime-warrantied fixed thru-bolt mounts or clamp on mounts for pipework (all mounts allow for full adjustment)

12ft Carbons - Lite Duty
-for single release clip rigging
-sleeve and gimbal base for rod holders standard
-retract to under 7ft
add $60.00 to upgrade to lifetime-warrantied fixed thru-bolt mounts or clamp on mounts for pipework (all mounts allow for full adjustment)

9.5ft Hybrid Carbons - Lite Duty
-for single release clip rigging
-sleeve and gimbal base for rod holders standard
-retract to under 7ft

  • add $60.00 to upgrade to lifetime-warrantied fixed thru-bolt mounts or clamp on mounts for pipework (all mounts allow for full adjustment)

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What do the bases for the center riggers look like?

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Originally posted by scfisherman89

What do the bases for the center riggers look like?

Check PM’s. I’m very hesitant to post pics of anything prematurely after the experiences I’ve had in the past few weeks with another outrigger builder…

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My order has been placed and field testing on the Pioneer will be coming shortly. I can’t wait!

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I like the name. I’ve read about these horses in Edisto history and always thought it would be a great name for a boat. (or business)

2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.ralphphillipsinshore.com

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Originally posted by Phin

GoPro mounts on this set of triple rigged outrigger poles.

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Luke 8:22-25

I like the bases on your product. I have some of the Bly's and I thought that the bases on his poles were a bit of a hack.

Good luck Phin. Looks like you are putting some quality craftmanship in there.

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Here’s a base getting bonded/cured to a pole that I coated with a new type of armor. Armor against UV, abrasion, etc.

I will have a different base for the retractables. Will look great with them.

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Marsh Tacky Quick Draw Retractable Outriggers are done finally. Got a lot of people to thank for getting the finished product so nice.

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I’ll buy a set. Just need a bigger boat to attach them too first… :smiley:

“I’m not a hundred percent in love with your tone right now…”

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Beautiful:sunglasses:

Capt. Larry Teuton
912-six55-5674
lteuton at aol dot com

“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose

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A couple 12ft Bay Boat riggers with clamp-on RAM Mount bases, and a 10ft retractable center rigger with rod holder mount (gimbal butt)—

Close up of the clamp-on bases

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