JPizzle Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Recently added a T-Top to my 2003 2200v pathfinder. Before I patch the holes from the Bimini hardware, I was thinking about idea of something I could just add to cover it up. I could do a midship cleat, but I have always Just tied off to console hand rail and now T top support. Also thought about a rod holder, could be 0° to allow for a cutting board or place for rod rigging so I don’t have to deal with the T-Top grommets. Rod holder seems more useful, but I don’t know if one will fit. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Both a rod holder and a spring cleat are handy. Most people add a 15° rod holder because there is not a huge amount of room between the liner and the side of the boat. If you add a spring cleat, go on eBay to see if you can find a match to your existing cleats. Pathfinder has used a number of hardware manufacturers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPizzle Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 can the 15 degree fit in the side angled straight out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 No They have to be at an angle or 0 degree I have an 04 22te and have 4 rod holders in the gunnels. 2 are 15 and 2 are 0 degree. My son has the boat in Charleston this weekend. I will see if he can send me pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Here are 2 pictures of my boat. In one from the bow looking to stern you can see the four on the gunnel. The one on the stern is 0 degree. It is nice for portable downrigger or any other need for a straight support. The next is factory 15 degree then another 0 degree. This one is great for placing a rod while unhooking a fish or rerigging. The next or closest to gas fill is a 15 degree. In the other picture you can see a 0 degree and a JL 8.8 at the end if the rod locker. The JL does extend slightly into the rod locker but has not been a problem. The handrail was factory installed and I really like it there. Hope this helps with some ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPizzle Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thank you. I have speakers in the same location and don't really think I need one up front. I think the 0 degree will be fine and I can see it being used for rigging, On my front deck, I bought on of the seat base posts and mounted two angled rod holders to it and a cup holder on top. Its really useful when using the trolling motor or even when sitting with chunks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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