PVC planer board mast?

[greenboatluke]

I was wondering if anyone uses PVC for a planer board mast? I have an idea for a base plate and wasn't sure what to use for the mast.

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[bailey]

I'd worry about it becoming brittle over time or snapping with big boards pulling . You'd be better off using aluminum tube or stainless IMO. I've seen 500 lb mono line snap on boards before so think of stress on a mast .

[greenboatluke]

Thanks for the advice... I'll definitely use something stronger.

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[J.D.]

I use PVC for my big board mast. I used heavy wall with a 1 1/2" inside diameter, and pounded a 1 1/2" diameter wooden pole the entire length inside. It's worked well for a number of years now.

Edited September 30, 2014 by J.D.

[rolmops]

Check this thread. There are a lot of answers there to planer boards masts.

http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/9088-homemade-planer-boards-mast/

Edited September 30, 2014 by rolmops

[greenboatluke]

That's a bit stronger J.D. Thanks for the thread rolmops, great info throughout. Now I just have to figure what I'll go with! Lol

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[Dtmasportsman]

I did the same thing as JD for my Chesapeake Bay Boards down here. 1-1/2" PVC with 1-1/2" wooden dowel the length of the pvc. Been using it for 3 years and it works great.

 

Dave

[Chas0218]

I used schedule 80 on my homemade one and put a 1' piece of glavanized/black pipe up the bottom.  I did have to heat it a little to get her soft enough for the pipe to slide in.