| Here we are using a straight flush mount
rod holder but the procedure is the same for either
straight or angled. |
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| Use the base of the rod holder to draw
a circle. |
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| Cut out the circle. You can use the drill
bit, jig or hole saw, or a dremel® tool. I use a jig
saw. |
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| After the hole is cut make sure that the
rod holder fits through the hole. If its too small widen
it. Then using sand paper smooth off the rough parts.
I like to use either 80 or 100 grit on a sanding block.
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| You'll need something to seal off the
bottom of the rod holder to prevent water from entering
the kayak. Here a cut off vitamin bottle is used. It
is attached with silicone caulk. You can also use bottle
caps, etc. You have a choice of either something that
fits around the outside of the rod holder or fits snuggly
inside. Whatever you use seal it with silicone, no matter
how snug the fit. |
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| Place the rod holder in the hole and drill
the screw holes. The size bit you use will be determined
by what you decide to use to mount the rod holder. You
can use various sized screws, wellnuts, or bolts and
nuts. Its not load bearing so I use screws which are
the simplest. |
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| Remove the rod holder and liberally apply
silicone caulk. Now place the rod holder in the hole
and screw it tight. Silicone will ooze from the sides.
This is expected. If it doesn't ooze out the sides you
didn't use enough. You can lift up the rod holder and
apply more. Its fine to have to much. You want to make
sure that you don't have to little, otherwise it could
leak. |
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| Allow the silicone to dry. Give it at
least a day and then trace around the outside of the
rod holder base with a knife and pull off the excess
silicone. |
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