Great Lakes Planer Question

[Chas0218]

So I have the rocket launcher setup but have a problem. The rocket launcher part slowly tips towards back as I am running.  The last time I was out it was almost to the point where the rods were going to start falling out. I tried tightening the knobs but it didn't seem to do much.  Any ideas on how to keep them from sliding? I am thinking of pinning them but wanted to know what others have done.

 

Thanks,

Chas

[Skidplate]

Had it always done that I just put one on my boat last night

[Chas0218]

Yeah so far, I just put it on this year. I might use one of those pins that are for the upright supports. I didn't use the supports I don't think they are needed. I also have 8 rods mounted up there, but I don't think that should matter.

[baitrigger]

We went through the same thing years ago. The supports made a huge difference. They also develop divets over time that hold them in place.

[landingzone]

I'm not where I can look at mine now and it's been 3 years since I put mine on, but I believe that after all is in place, you are supposed to drill a hole through the horizontal bar and the collar on each side.  Tony supplied a pin with a spring loaded ball at the end to insert in there.  I think it was about 1/4".  Maybe they were just for the uprights as you state.  Mine have never moved.  Probably best to just give Tony a call.

Edited May 7, 2015 by landingzone

[guffins fisherman]

Chas,

What if you took a drill bit that is slightly larger than the bolts used to hold the launchers in place, and drill a detent in the cross piece? Not all the way through, just a divot in which your bolt will rest in when tightened. I am thinking a bit that only has the beveled tip, not the ones with the starter point. IDK. Just a thought. Maybe you don't want to take a drill to your brand new GLP gear though.

[Skidplate]

Chas,

What if you took a drill bit that is slightly larger than the bolts used to hold the launchers in place, and drill a detent in the cross piece? Not all the way through, just a divot in which your bolt will rest in when tightened. I am thinking a bit that only has the beveled tip, not the ones with the starter point. IDK. Just a thought. Maybe you don't want to take a drill to your brand new GLP gear though.

Chas,

What if you took a drill bit that is slightly larger than the bolts used to hold the launchers in place, and drill a detent in the cross piece? Not all the way through, just a divot in which your bolt will rest in when tightened. I am thinking a bit that only has the beveled tip, not the ones with the starter point. IDK. Just a thought. Maybe you don't want to take a drill to your brand new GLP gear though.[/quote

That's what I was think ill have to use it and see if it moves any

[walleyemagic]

Just call tony. He will help

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[Chas0218]

Chas,

What if you took a drill bit that is slightly larger than the bolts used to hold the launchers in place, and drill a detent in the cross piece? Not all the way through, just a divot in which your bolt will rest in when tightened. I am thinking a bit that only has the beveled tip, not the ones with the starter point. IDK. Just a thought. Maybe you don't want to take a drill to your brand new GLP gear though.

I might need to try that, I bought them used so no biggy. I might end up drilling a couple and have 2 positions.

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[justtracytrolling]

My setup came with pins for the cross bar. Follow his directions piece of cake. If its just individual rods not all of em just tighten. I run 9 rods on mine including 11 footers no probs.

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[Chas0218]

So you have pins for the cross bar or the supports? I have pins that are supposed to be on the supports but not the cross bar.

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[FleetTracker]

Per Tony's directions and supplied pins, you drill a thru-hole all the way through the support bracket and crossbar and slide the pins in, locking it in place.  Do it on both sides. 

[Chas0218]

Per Tony's directions and supplied pins, you drill a thru-hole all the way through the support bracket and crossbar and slide the pins in, locking it in place.  Do it on both sides. 

Sweet thanks, I bought these used so no directions included and the previous owner didn't drill the holes.