Master Angler Teak Rod Holders

[GradySailfish]

Hi guys I need a pair of teak rod holder the Master Angler use. Anybody have suggestions as to a source, or perhapes some of you maybe have them laying around ?

Alex

[reelclassic]

I have the original set of teak rod holders. I have a 20 sf and not sure if there the same as the MA i'll take a picture and post it-

[GradySailfish]

Hi guys, any suggestions about this ? Here are some pics. The two I have now are in good shape, all they need is re-finish, was kinda hoping someone might have some teak rod holders like this laying around.

As an alternative does anyone have suggestions about what other wood I can use. I'd try and stay away from starboard as theses holders serve a double duty to help support the topcap.

[McGillicuddy]

Dang, those are some burly chunks of teak. Impressively over-built. I like it. Best domestics wood be Black Locust and White Oak (stay away from Red Oak). Pretty economical, too. If you're in FL you might find some Bald Cypress that wood do the trick. Lauan or Philipine Mahogany is also fine - the redder, the better. Cheap, too. African Mahoganies like Khaya, Utile and Makore or even Sapele wood work. Spanish Cedar is fine, and of course Honduran Mahogany and Teak are always welcome on a skiff but they are pricey.

All of these woods have good anti-decay, and strength properties and hold fasteners well.

With the exception of the last 2, most of the species will range from $3 to $7/ board foot, but don't expect to find them at lowes or home depot.

Good Luck

[waytogo]

Why don't u use composite and trace the original's on the composite cut with a jig saw and laminate them underneath the gunnel

[eggsuckindog]

Grady mine doesn't have anything and I have tried to figure out what to do. I really could use a template of those you have, mine is a '76 which I think is close to yours. Not even sure where they actually go or how they were mounted but the T Top has not been a good option to the tune of about $300 in rods, over and under.

[Capt Chuck]

Alex

What is the width of the holders (Both Fore & Aft pieces) at their widest point?

[GradySailfish]

Eggsucking dog, If you want a template I'll be glad to make one for you out of cardboard, fold it up and mail it to you in some heavy packaging, or perhapes out of some other material if you think something else would be better. Either way I'll make a template and send it. Just tell me how and where to. , BTW Egg, they mount underneath the topcap and run down the innder liner to the deck. I guess I'll post a pic of them in place to give you a better idea. Underneath the topcap there should be a special place (two piece of glass together) for them to go

Capt. Chuck, I did not take measurments of the length and width. I'll do that tomorrow or maybe wednesday.

I would make them out of composites but I don't know how I would get a nice edge where the rods would lay. I thought of starboard, but I think Starboard is a bit weak (and has a tendency to sag) since afterall those rod holders help support the topcap.

McGil, thanks for schooling me on wood. I'll print out your comments and research from that if I decide to make new pieces out of some other wood.

-Alex

[tunaorlater]

Alex, The ones on my MA are made from 1 inch starboard and there pritty strong. I plan on reinstalling them after the deck goes in.

[eggsuckindog]

Grady no need for cardboard would just be a pain to send- just use paper and I can trace it out, not sure my mounting spots are still under there so may have to do something - Dixon Cruickshank 4503 W Gray St Tampa Fla 33609

Whenever you get around to it