Outriggers which ones?

[kilowatt]

Looking to add outriggers to my 24 Sea Hunt it has the plates in the t-top for them to mount to. I think they are the Taco plates but from my research so far i think the Lees, Rupp or Taco mounts will fit the hole pattern. Which brand are you using and thoughts on them. I would assume i will get the 15' poles. I have heard of problems with flex in the telescopic poles so opinions on this also.

Thanks

[petrel]

You are right, I have the telescoping Tacos and they are very flexible. So much so that I need to use the halyards to tie them to the stern cleats when I am running. However, for me the convenience of having the telescoping riggers outweighs the modest inconvenience of securing them before running.

[kilowatt]

Which mounts do you have for them? I was also concerned about the black knob on the grand slam 270s will it stay where you set it or does it come loose?

Thanks for any info

[kingair]

Which mounts do you have for them? I was also concerned about the black knob on the grand slam 270s will it stay where you set it or does it come loose?

Thanks for any info

I have the sport slams and they were replaced with the new design under warranty (2 years). I also have the telescoping poles.

Edited August 2, 2009 by Kingair

[petrel]

I don't know what model they are, but they have the black knob to adjust the angle of the riggers, a silver "ball" you bull to remove the rigger, and a black handle under the top that you pull down and swing out (which works very well). I ran the boat 300 miles in some unfavorable conditions with the riggers extended and the knobs stayed where I set them. They have spring loaded ball detents to keep things in place.