Lee Jr Wishbone outrigger install

[Megabyte]

I had threads in the Fishing area, and in the general Parker Boat area prior to this project, but it is done now and I can show the results.

To recap... Dale found a set of Lee Jr Wishbone outrigger bases online that I'd been looking for. The price was great, so I jumped on the deal.

The rigger bases were takeoffs from another boat, so a little cleanup was in order.

Long story short... although I had every intention of bolting these things up myself, a lack of time, and life events converged to thwart my intentions... I had my boatyard folks perform the install, and they did a very good job.

http://gallery.me.com/kevinfarrell/1000 ... 7891590001

Today my buddy Travis drove down and together we rigged my 2" extra heavy 19' Mk2 poles.
Rather than use a Lee kit, Travis selected parts that have worked well for him chartering offshore clients out of Ocean City.

One of the things that we did was to use braided line as anchors instead of bungees. Travis said that if you get into a big fish, a bungee can 'get scary'. :shock:
These anchors aren't going anywhere. :wink:

 

[B-Faithful]

Looks great Kev!! Now you just need flags to raise on the way in from a good day of fishing :wink:

 

[Megabyte]

Looks great Kev!! Now you just need flags to raise on the way in from a good day of fishing :wink:

Funny you should mention that...

When I was at AllTackle buying rigging supplies, I bought a beer flag, a skunk flag, and a rockfish flag.
Gotta go to WM today for flag clips.


I've also got to figure out why I can't seem to link to images in my Gallery web space. :?

Edit: More Gallery photos of the rigging process here:
http://gallery.me.com/kevinfarrell#1000 ... &view=grid

 

[Catfish]

Capt. Kevin:

Awsome install, now you need some time off to go try em out! :wink: Good Luck!

Catfish

 

[Uncle Matt]

They look great Capt. They make a world of difference when out there fishing. It takes some time learning to use them but it sure gets hectic when you troll through a school of fish. I've been using mine to troll up to 6 tube and worm outfits in Cape Cod Bay with success. When fishing for tuna it gets to be like a Chinese fire drill once a line goes off.

 

[Megabyte]

For anyone else considering these riggers... I would suggest that you remove the Parker logo and model designation on the side of the pilothouse before you begin.

Trying to position the outrigger bases so that that the logo doesn't get a bolt through it, will only cause you to compromise on where it should actually go.

In addition, if you manage to position the base so as not to punch a hole through the logo... it won't matter much, as you won't be able to see the logo afterward anyway. :roll:

Remove the logo and the small pinstripes aft of the logo... mount your outrigger bases... and then if you still want the logo, remove about 12" of the pinstripe forward of the outrigger base and apply a new logo there.

You will be glad that you did.

 

[Parker]

Kevin - Can't wait to check out the new riggers this weekend. Good thing you had them mounted before my dad arrives this weekend. When we mounted our outriggers, he was drilling before I even began to measure. I guess that is how he drills teeth!

 

[Megabyte]

Brad... I'll make sure that the drill stays at home! :shock:

BTW - I went to WM this weekend and picked up a bunch of flag clips.
The ClassicParker burgees will be flying on Saturday! 8)

 

[DaleH]

The ClassicParker burgees will be flying on Saturday! 8)

COOL! Can't wait to see the pictures and sorry I'll be missing it this year ...

 

[B-Faithful]

Kev, will you be offering a "where's the Miller Lite can" game in your photos. Sort of like the where's Waldo but with a bear can.

I spy the miller lite can in your last photo :lol:

 

[Megabyte]

Kev, will you be offering a "where's the Miller Lite can" game in your photos.

I can probably do that.

 

[TUNAMANIAC2520]

You will those the Wishbones, I do.

Scott

 

[Megabyte]

Great photo Scott!