I’m about to get an older Carolina Skiff that I want to adapt for very shallow fishing. I’m planning to add a rear poling platform over the motor and wonder if the are platforms that have a socket to allow me to stake the boat? Also, is there something I could put in the bow to allow me to stake it from that end? Smaller skiffs like Gheenoes have something that looks like a trolling motor bracket, but has a pipe that allows a stake out pole to be used.
I’m moving from a 16 foot kayak to the “huge” skiff, but still want to fish in the same ways as before if possible.
I have a rope attached to the platform that I tie off to the pole when I need to stop. Don’t have this product but this may be what you are looking for http://www.stickitanchorpins.com/.
Don’t have a knack for makin motors crank,
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer
The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.
Do a search on here and you will fin several threads that discuss different systems. I also believe that some local shops like the angler or hadrells carry them, but not a 100%sure. Good luck!
Don’t have a knack for makin motors crank,
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer
The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.
If you are going to use your push pole to stake out, the rope is the best idea. Ideally you don’t want your pole vertical but angled toward the boat so there is less stress on the pole. A bracket might damage your expensive pole. The stick-it type though is another good idea.
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Where are you located jmpaige? I could show you the set up I have. I’ve built several platforms in the past and have used sort of the same set up as the ghenoes
If you built that yourself all I can say is WOW!
Thats a nice set-up and good craftmanship.
I’ve been planning a platform almost exactly like that on a very simular boat ( 16’ PolarKraft MV )
I actually built a platform for my alumiweld last spring. I had some pics on THT and Spot Tale contacted me and I built him this one for his war eagle. The problem I ran into is that it was hard to find a platform for jon boats. I grew up welding so ive always had the resources. Just never put my mind to it until I realized how exspensive it was to buy one of these suckers. What part of the sate do you live in RDW?
palmettotrooper, have you thought of using starboard for the platform instead of the oval tubing? A lot less welding, plus not as expensive. That’s what I use when I don’t go with fiberglass. Don’t get me wrong, yours looks great.
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
That is some nice work, Palmettotrooper:sunglasses: I’m especially admiring the BBQ grill in your avatar, sweet!
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
Is that possibly a t-top from a Tidewater or Sea Hunt boat? It looks like a top made by a company I used to work for, Engineered Metals in West Columbia.
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
PT, I live in Saluda, about 45 miles west of Columbia and 20 miles South of Newberry.
Like you, I grew up welding and I am always fabricating something instead of going out and buying it. I have the machine to weld Aluminum in my shop at home but have never splurged and bought the gas. Most of my aluminum welding is done on borrowed equipment.
Just can’t justify the added expense for no more than I would do.
I really like the transom mount platform for being out of the way of the rest of the boat.
Hey Bob, How do you cut out the starboard to fit? do you just router the edges? Im sure it would be A LOT easier to use the starboard and weigh a little less. The grill is an old Tidewater top. Im sure you know the old roto tops were proned to hold water and fracture the welds…It was a junk top (a few broke welds) that i just added the grill too.
RDW, The transom mount poling platform saves alot of room it solely depends on a strong transom. I wouldn’t put it on a cheaper boat only because I think the transom would flex and make the platform woble.
Bob, I think you built a transom bracket for a friends 28 Contender fish around a while back. Great work, deff a pro
Palmettotrooper,
Starboard works with any woodworking tools. I cut the rectangular shape with a circular saw and on the corners I use my band saw. A jig saw would work too. I sand the edges smooth and then just router the edges with a 1/2" round over bit with my trim router.
Thanks for the compliment. I’ve done several jobs for guys here on CFC. After 28 yrs. of doing aluminum work, I think I’ve just about got it figured out.
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
IF it was easy work I guess everyone would do it. Ive seen people that weld aluminum there whole life and then you throw anodized to them and they can’t do anything with it. Its a beast of its own.
that starboard looks good! how much is a slab of that cost? i would like that on the platform that palmettotrooper is building it looks comfortable on the feet to!
There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the mud minnow.
I haven’t bought any starboard for some time, so I’m sure the cost has gone up a bit. I think the last time(probably 8 Months ago)I paid about $225 for a 56" X 96" X 1/2" sheet. I can call my supplier on Monday to get an exact quote.
Here’s a couple more pics. It’s a 17’ Triton jonboat.
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
