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Bass Boats, Fiberglass and Aluminum, Pedestal Mounting onto the boat Deck.

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Pedestal Mounted Baseplate
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Bass boats with fiberglass or aluminum hulls (such as Ranger, Skeeter, Vexus, Lowe, Lund, Tracker, and others) have few conveniently located flat areas to mount a baseplate and downrod system.  However one flat area is available that makes for an excellent option with a lot of adjustment:  the deck.  Pedestal systems are rugged and can be made in any height.  Just measure from the deck to the top edge of the gunnel and add 1/4 inch to get a perfect fit.

These pedestal systems mounted onto the deck of these boats is a great way to conveniently position the downrod for easy use while at the same time preventing the need to drill extra holes in the top finished edges of the boat.

Plan sufficient span of the baseplate to get the cup over the edge of the rub rail outside the boat.

  • 12 inch baseplates:  4 inch span across gunnel.  Typical for narrow gunnel widths (Typically an Aluminum bass boat has a 4 inch width at the gunnel)
  • 15 inch baseplates:  7 inch span across gunnel.  Typical for Ranger Z series, Bass Cats, Skeeters, and other equivalent boats.
  • 18 inch baseplates:  Used when an inside gunnel to outside rub rail distance is greater than 8 inches.

Pedestal Riser for BaseplateBaseplate Dimensions

This is a great option for all types of bass boats.  Skeeter, Ranger, Bass Cat, Vexus, Nitro, Champion, Lowe, Lund, as well as all other bass boats.

Baseplates sit atop the upper pedestal plate using one of two mounting methods.

  1. Thumbscrews:  a couple of nylon thumbscrews that act as a quick removal as well as a strain relief should the downrod hit something while deployed.
  2. Magnetic Switches:  dual 150lb holding strength magnetic switches hold the baseplate to the pedestal

All Standard baseplate systems include a plastic coated stainless steel tether to hold the baseplate to the boat.  Should the downrod hit something in the water and cause the baseplate to break away from the mounting, the baseplate will follow the downrod overboard and into the lake.  If you do not wish to dive for your baseplate, the cable is the best means to hold the baseplate to the boat.

 

Weight 6 lbs

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Assembly Options​

Pedestal Height 1 Pedestal Height

This is the total height of the pedestal needed. Simply measure from the deck to the top edge of the gunnel and add 1/4 inch to clear the top edge of the boat.
Please plan for this exact measurement only. When we build your pedestal, we will ensure that once assembled it will match the height given.

Example: If you need 4 1/4 height, select the 4-5 inch pedestal and use the next drop down to select an additional 1/4 inch.

Movable / Removable Pedestal Option 2 Movable / Removable Pedestal Option

We can supply a mounting plate for a pedestal that allows the user to remove the pedestal and baseplate from the boat or to move the pedestal and baseplate assembly from one side of the boat to the other. This system comprises the lower pedestal components shown in the photo.

2 pcs of mounting plates
1 pcs lower pedestal plate to fit the mounting plates.
2 pcs thumbscrews
stainless steel mounting hardware

Leave blank to have the pedestal mounted to the deck.

Baseplate Length and Material 3 Baseplate Length and Material

Baseplates (the part that holds the downrod) can be made in a polymer material or in Aluminum and are held with either Thumbscrews or magnetic attachment.

Polymer baseplates are considered light duty. The water fished is relatively clear and the user is unlikely to run into underwater obstacles. Trolling speeds are limited to about 4mph maximum using the base Marine board and Aluminum baseplates.

Magnetic baseplates release at a slightly lower speed of 3.5mph and also release more reliably than thumbscrews. As such, they are a good choice for any type of fishing

Aluminum baseplates are considered heavy duty. The Water fished may be full of stumps, trolling speeds can be high. River fishing is likely.

Refer to the outline drawing below to determine a proper baseplate length.

Baseplate Color (Marine board only - Aluminum are clear anodized) 4 Baseplate Color (Marine board only - Aluminum are clear anodized)

Marine board is High Density Polyethylene. A marine grade plastic 3/4 inch thick. It comes in Black or White

Aluminum is 1/2 inch thick aluminum plate with an aluminum cup. Clear anodizing leaves a silver appearance.

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