Need some advice on mounting down riggers on a 2021 Starweld Fusion 16DC

[Robo]

New member and first post.

 

Anyone have any experience or advice on mounting down riggers on a Starweld Fusion 16DC? The rod compartments allow easy access but the top material appears to be very thin. Not even sure if it is aluminum. The dealer claims it is okay to just bolt thru etc.  but as an old timer and a retired engineer I have my doubts. I wanted to mount a Cannon Magnum STX and run 4-8 lb. weights.

 

Thanks

 

Robo

[BILLY JOE]

mount tracks  with backing plates    then you will need track mounts for your riggers    makes it easy to remove riggers when not in use and there are lots of options for other things to use in track     i put riggers in back corner then in front of them double track mount holder for dipseys then track mount rod tree to hold copper rods  

[Robo]

Did you find that the material was thin and made from aluminum?

Thanks

[BILLY JOE]

my boat is a monark gunnels were aluminum  not sure on yours  thats why to add a backing plate for more support

[mako20]

get a pair of gimbal mounts and mount  the downriggers to them. Very easy to remove too. 

[Robo]

After I install an aluminum backing plate I am going to mount a Cannon track with a swivel pedestal