Pro Angler mods for plastic rails - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sdfishman · 04-02-2014, 02:56 PM

The black plastic rails are pretty flimsy I was wondering if there was a mod or replacement. I hear people replace them with teak wood but cant find any pictures..

makobob · 04-02-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sdfishman

The black plastic rails are pretty flimsy I was wondering if there was a mod or replacement. I hear people replace them with teak wood but cant find any pictures..

Any nice looking hardwood works. Unscrew the old ones and use as a pattern, cut, sand, coat with some marine grade varnish. Let dry a few days then attatch to boat. I used 3/4 inch stock planed down a little fit heigth of boat, being a little proud is good.

romspacenut · 04-02-2014, 03:05 PM

I had these on my PA. Pretty sturdy.

http://madfroggear.com/specialtyboar...ltyboards.html

buddha · 04-02-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by romspacenut

I had these on my PA. Pretty sturdy.

http://madfroggear.com/specialtyboar...ltyboards.html

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kaya_one · 04-02-2014, 03:44 PM

see Wade

ful-rac · 04-02-2014, 04:47 PM

Has anybody actually have one break? I never heard of one. They flex a little but that's about it...

Carp · 04-02-2014, 05:12 PM

If your a diy'er try ridout plastics off Ruffin rd. they have high quality plastics you can make your own custom boards.

I use to pick up plastic from there scrap bin to make gun holsters.

momo fish · 04-02-2014, 05:37 PM

Saw this on a kayak for sale.

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Dannowar · 04-02-2014, 05:42 PM

Wade did mine. Turned out pretty awesome!!!

They're capped, not fully replaced. Wayyyyyy more sturdy

salty pirate · 04-02-2014, 06:10 PM

No problems with the plastic ones, just got board one day.

Just like Mako said used the old as a template. Had to get longer screws too.

Walnut.

ful-rac · 04-02-2014, 06:33 PM

Nice work very nice!

BillzBaitz · 04-02-2014, 07:03 PM

i have trolled a-rigs on mine and have never had an issue.. Yes they do flex. So.. Now if you want to make it look pretty.. By all means make it look pretty.

alanw · 04-02-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by romspacenut

I had these on my PA. Pretty sturdy.

http://madfroggear.com/specialtyboar...ltyboards.html

I like the way those look and the added functionality. If I was going to replace my stock ones with wood I would think about shaping them something like that.

wade · 04-02-2014, 07:59 PM

I’ve made a few dozen for all my PA’s over the years & for a few buddies.
I have played around with a few different designs, had them flush mounted & capped. I personally prefer it capped for several reasons for my layout & dispatching..

Use stainless hardware of course & if you are using Hobies lowrance cable grommets, you can also use those pad eyes ect to hold the ducer' cable in place underneath the boards for a cleaner layout.
The only thing I haven’t done yet that I'd like to is maybe an abalone inlay..

This is some top grade selects.. Extra knotty, exotic Douglas Fir that was harvested in a remote region of Home Depot for $2.53.

PA 12

PA 14 / Bench

PA 12 / Vantage

3-4 finish coats of something like this will do the trick. brush or rattle can application..
Brush / Quart:
http://www.homedepot.com/s/Minwax%25...rethane?NCNI-5

Rattle Can:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Minwax-11...3255/100376144

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Lipripper92592 · 04-03-2014, 08:34 AM

Purple Heart with Black Walnut inlay.

Lipripper92592 · 04-03-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by salty pirate

No problems with the plastic ones, just got board one day.

Just like Mako said used the old as a template. Had to get longer screws too.

Walnut.

Those look sweet, nice grain and color.

yakman619 · 04-03-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sdfishman

The black plastic rails are pretty flimsy I was wondering if there was a mod or replacement. I hear people replace them with teak wood but cant find any pictures..

Welcome back, my man. You have a PA now?

WildernessWanker · 04-03-2014, 08:51 AM

Has anyone put wood rails on a revo or outback? I've seen them done on an Ocean Kayak or Tarpon I believe and they looked really good. Also made for a sturdy surface to mount anything.

04-02-2014, 02:56 PM	#1
sdfishman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 115	Pro Angler mods for plastic rails The black plastic rails are pretty flimsy I was wondering if there was a mod or replacement. I hear people replace them with teak wood but cant find any pictures..

04-02-2014, 04:47 PM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Has anybody actually have one break? I never heard of one. They flex a little but that's about it... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

04-02-2014, 05:12 PM	#7
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	If your a diy'er try ridout plastics off Ruffin rd. they have high quality plastics you can make your own custom boards. I use to pick up plastic from there scrap bin to make gun holsters. __________________ "California.. If it's not illegal it's going to cost ya" -Bob Munden

04-02-2014, 05:42 PM	#9
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Wade did mine. Turned out pretty awesome!!! They're capped, not fully replaced. Wayyyyyy more sturdy __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-02-2014, 06:33 PM	#11
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Nice work very nice! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

04-02-2014, 03:05 PM	#3
romspacenut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 209	I had these on my PA. Pretty sturdy. http://madfroggear.com/specialtyboar...ltyboards.html

04-02-2014, 03:44 PM	#5
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	see Wade

04-02-2014, 05:37 PM	#8
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Saw this on a kayak for sale. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-02-2014, 07:03 PM	#12
BillzBaitz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Redlands Posts: 118	i have trolled a-rigs on mine and have never had an issue.. Yes they do flex. So.. Now if you want to make it look pretty.. By all means make it look pretty.

04-02-2014, 07:59 PM	#14
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Putting the wood to them… I’ve made a few dozen for all my PA’s over the years & for a few buddies. I have played around with a few different designs, had them flush mounted & capped. I personally prefer it capped for several reasons for my layout & dispatching.. Use stainless hardware of course & if you are using Hobies lowrance cable grommets, you can also use those pad eyes ect to hold the ducer' cable in place underneath the boards for a cleaner layout. The only thing I haven’t done yet that I'd like to is maybe an abalone inlay.. This is some top grade selects.. Extra knotty, exotic Douglas Fir that was harvested in a remote region of Home Depot for $2.53. PA 12 PA 14 / Bench PA 12 / Vantage 3-4 finish coats of something like this will do the trick. brush or rattle can application.. Brush / Quart: http://www.homedepot.com/s/Minwax%25...rethane?NCNI-5 Rattle Can: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Minwax-11...3255/100376144 • __________________

04-03-2014, 08:34 AM	#15
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Purple Heart with Black Walnut inlay.

04-03-2014, 08:51 AM	#18
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	Has anyone put wood rails on a revo or outback? I've seen them done on an Ocean Kayak or Tarpon I believe and they looked really good. Also made for a sturdy surface to mount anything.