Ram Mount Extension On Bow.

[southtexasbassin]

Does anyone have an Ram Mount extension on the bow of their boat?  I am looking to elevate my unit to about waist high or higher.  If anyone has a pic or info of how to make or where to buy one it would be greatly appreciated if you could share that.  Thanks in Advance.

[Comfortably Numb]

I had a welder buddy make this for me from aluminum.

 

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it looks nice but, doesnt it gets in the way too much?? for sending spinnerbaits under hanging branches i swing my rod as if i has hitting a baseball, i guess that mount wouldnt allow me to do that...

[Hanover_Yakker]

I have something that might work for you.....it's primarily for kayak use as a platform for mounting a camera, but I don't see any reason why you couldn't use it as a FF base.  Coolest part is two fold - one, it pivots and two, you can lower it by simply twisting the base and removing it from the bracket.

 

Like this only use a FF instead of a camera.....

 

 

Interested?

 

If so, then here's what you would need......

 

1. YakAttack Panfish

2. YakAttack GT175 4" GearTrac or Mighty Mount with Full Back Mounting Plate

3. Your FF and FF base

4. Attach the GearTrac or MM base to your hull

5. Attach the FF bracket via a 1" Screwball to your base or if its an Elite Series Lowarance, the quick connect adapter

[Comfortably Numb]

Yeah mine gets in the way some, but no more than the giant trolling motor.

 

I have very poor eyesight and it helps me alot.

 

That camera mount looks like it would work well on a smaller FF.

[southtexasbassin]

I was thinking of buying two 1.5 inch balls from RAM Mount and have a friend weld the balls to a rod.  I'll let you guys know when my project is done.  

[southtexasbassin]

Thanks for sharing the pics guys!  Appreciate that!

[Traveler2586]

Does anyone have an Ram Mount extension on the bow of their boat?  I am looking to elevate my unit to about waist high or higher.  If anyone has a pic or info of how to make or where to buy one it would be greatly appreciated if you could share that.  Thanks in Advance.

 

What FF unit do you have (need an idea of the size & weight) and what type of boat & motor; lastly, do you currently have a RAM Mount setup?

 

With all due respect, IMHO the base on the YakAttack is too narrow to support a common FF on a Bass boat while running WOT across a lake, the vibrations would destroy the base of the mount.  Numb's mount however is nicely done. 

[southtexasbassin]

I have a Bird 898.  Skeeter zx 200 with a 200 SHO.  I do have a RAM Mount already installed.  I'm going to buy two 1.5 inch balls from RAM Mount and have a buddy of mine weld me something.   Don't plan on leaving it standing when on plane.  Id lay it face down.  

[Hanover_Yakker]

What FF unit do you have (need an idea of the size & weight) and what type of boat & motor; lastly, do you currently have a RAM Mount setup?

 

With all due respect, IMHO the base on the YakAttack is too narrow to support a common FF on a Bass boat while running WOT across a lake, the vibrations would destroy the base of the mount.  Numb's mount however is nicely done. 

 

Actually, the mount is very sturdy and designed by a mechanical engineer based upon very strict tolerances.  When the Panfish is installed on my kayak, you can lift the kayak using the Panfish or any other rod holder that is secured to the hull using the GearTrac or Might Mount base.  I know folks in this area that use these same mounts on their center consoles, jon boats, bass boats as well as kayaks and have not had an issue yet.

 

If you have any doubts or concerns, I would suggest calling the owner and talking to him.  He loves user feedback and questions.  Its what drives that brain of his to come up with these creations in the first place.  In fact, he could actually design a solution for you over the phone and mock up a solution and send it to you for proofing before milling the solution.  He lives for this and he stands by and uses his products.  I hope you can make it to an event where I will be present, so you can see firsthand how sturdy and secure this design is.

[slonezp]

You could always break out the piggy bank and upgrade to an Allison. They offer it as a factory option. 

[Traveler2586]

I was thinking of buying two 1.5 inch balls from RAM Mount and have a friend weld the balls to a rod.  I'll let you guys know when my project is done.  

 

Have you searched the web for " 18" Ram mount extension "  I see one listed for $25.00 at http://www.sportsmans-depot.com/products/RAM-Mount-18%22-Long-Extension-Pole-w%7B47%7D2-1%22-Ball-Ends-%26-Double-Socket-Arm.html   But it said the ball is 1" not 1-1/2"; there may be a listing for a 1-1/2" ball mount somewhere.