Akyla
Contributor
Greetings,
I know I am a bit late on this thread, but being new to the Capt forums thought I would add my .02 on the tank rack issue.
Like most of you I have used the roll control brackets and on several boats over the years. For the most part they have worked really well with the addition of the bungee cord backup. For this latest boat I decided to make some custom racks instead. I have seen so many different rigs in the last few years that making them all work in the roll control became a bit of a pain.
The custom racks work really well and the customers have no problems with making it work either. The boots fit into the base of the rack and the design keeps them from working free. No plastic invovled and only bungee to replace periodicly. The side racks sit on the deck so it keeps the CG low. I can also add additional strapping like James does if the seas require it.
I also made a center dressing bench with room to secure tank rigs on it as well. There are roll control tracks on either end so I can add some there if I need extra spots. They are all made out of 2x2 alum angle and are light and strong. The bench has a top of Trex so there are no splinters or maintenance to worry about. I made some small alum plates that are bolted to the deck and the bench secures to them. This allows it to be removed in minutes if needed.
I do not have any close up pics to post, but if anyone really wants to see will put some up.
I know I am a bit late on this thread, but being new to the Capt forums thought I would add my .02 on the tank rack issue.
Like most of you I have used the roll control brackets and on several boats over the years. For the most part they have worked really well with the addition of the bungee cord backup. For this latest boat I decided to make some custom racks instead. I have seen so many different rigs in the last few years that making them all work in the roll control became a bit of a pain.
The custom racks work really well and the customers have no problems with making it work either. The boots fit into the base of the rack and the design keeps them from working free. No plastic invovled and only bungee to replace periodicly. The side racks sit on the deck so it keeps the CG low. I can also add additional strapping like James does if the seas require it.
I also made a center dressing bench with room to secure tank rigs on it as well. There are roll control tracks on either end so I can add some there if I need extra spots. They are all made out of 2x2 alum angle and are light and strong. The bench has a top of Trex so there are no splinters or maintenance to worry about. I made some small alum plates that are bolted to the deck and the bench secures to them. This allows it to be removed in minutes if needed.
I do not have any close up pics to post, but if anyone really wants to see will put some up.