22ft Starcraft...rigging it up

[bigturk_80]

With soooo many guys that run these boats, or did run these boats, there must be some good input out there on how to rig it up nicely.

I have a 22ft starcraft chieftain 4.3 merc, which is the same hull, and pretty much identical to the Islander. Slightly bigger cabin, but not by much. Currently have just two Cannon Mag's on it. I want to rig it right up this year and I'm looking for some input, maybe even some pics of other rigs out there. I'd like to mount a planer mast up front. I have a cannon manual mast, but can't seem to figure out how to rig it in a way that I can real the boards in from the helm. I'll get a power mast if needed.

Not opposed to putting some coin into it, to rig it up. Any pics out there?

[chowder]

I'll try & get some pics of my Islander setup. I did use the Cannon planer masts as a starting point for my home made arch which worked out well. I would encourage you to look at the different track systems available (traxtech & bert's). I have tracks on both sides and across the transom for my 4 riggers, rod trees, and other rod holders. It is important to use backer plates for the planer mast/arch supports and the tracks, the aluminum is not that thick in most of those places.

[Schools Out]

ill try and dig up a pick but i have my mast on the bow, but took the reels off and put them on the gunnels where they are accesable.. the line runs through a SS eye bolt on the way up to the bow

[silverseeker]

This was the old silverseeker a 1979 21' islander w/140 4cyl. that I ran for 12 yr's (no eng or o/drive prob's) Had a bigjon planer mast mounted in cuddy that went up thru hatch with an extension on. Great ride and still going strong on Lake Erie

[Tacklebox]

My advice is to get another mast and put them on the gunnels. Listen to chowder about mounting stuff. My first boat I rigged up with a bow mount mast and quickly learned its not an ideal setup due to planer lines getting in the way during turns and high wind/waves. I made a couple 3' masts out of aluminum tubing, mounted a big jon reel on each, put an eyebolt thru the top and attached springs and pulleys. The masts then fit into outrigger holders mounted on each gunnel about midship. (pointed straight up of course) Easy to get to and out of the way. Moved that setup to my next boat too. My current hardtop has the lines running from the top. Its a little tougher reach but the lines are really out of the way.

[rustyrat]

here ya go.

I added single planer masts on each side about 1ft up from the cisco rod holders. Eagles feet used to connect the rigger board.

RR

[chowder]

Nice Islander pix RR! At first glance I thought "who took those pics of my boat!" Here's some more food for thought.http://www.greatlakesplaners.com/tackle-shop.htm http://www.teclausa.com/old%20Bert/bert/ and http://www.traxstech.com/.

[bigturk_80]

Thanks for the ideas guys, I have some tinkering to do this spring now.

[HOLY DIVER]

RustyRat, how much $ for the boat?

[rustyrat]

RustyRat, how much $ for the boat?

You dont want that boat, its got fish blood all over the floor!

RR

[HOLY DIVER]

LOL that’s a good answer !!! NICE BOAT let me know when you get sick of cleaning fish slime off that deck!

[rustyrat]

Wife says 10 grand more than i have into it. she is the CFO of the house!

RR