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Old 01-30-2002, 02:06 PM
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Post mast for boards

Since mercuy has come through with my rebate after 11 months of *itching at the dealer. Not mercurys fault, thats in another thread. Anyway I want to get a planner board mast for my 2025le and I was wondering if the fine people of the site have any suggestions and I would like to get this to mount in pedistal base. Is this possible?

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Old 01-30-2002, 02:23 PM
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Yes, they can be made to fit a pedestal base. John Pollman rigged a Willie mast to a spare Atwood seat column so we could move it from boat to boat or just plain remove it. Rather than attempt to explain it, I'll ask him to post a few pictures. His method should work with any seat post, but I would reccomend a solid bar stock mast as opposed to the I beam type.
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Old 01-30-2002, 03:17 PM
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Thanks esox for the info and I appreciate the help.

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Old 01-30-2002, 04:17 PM
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Hi walleyman,

Here's a pic of the setup I made.



I know it's tough to see how I did it. If you'd like some more info, drop me a line and I'd be happy to help.
I have NO IDEA why the pics won't display here. I guess you'll have to click on the link to view the pics. SORRY
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Old 01-30-2002, 07:29 PM
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Default Big Jon Pedastal Mount!

Simpler yet! Big Jon makes a mast that fits in a standard pedastal mount.

Look around they are not too hard to find.

P.S. you might find a deal at the Silverdome show if you're going anyway, I don't think I'd pay the admission just to save a few bucks though.
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Old 01-30-2002, 07:48 PM
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Thanks knockoff I am going to the show but not just for the mast my dad claims to want to buy a new boat for handlining in the river so I'm taking him to look around also.

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I recommend the Big Jon mast. It sells for 199.99.
The seat mount is around 35 bucks
www.greatlakestackle.com
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Old 02-04-2002, 06:01 PM
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Walleyeman,
Check this out.

Looks like a pretty good deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI...tem=1802243677

I bought my mast/board setup last summer and paid about $200 for it. This one might go for a litte less. The seller is located in Washington Michigan too.
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Old 02-05-2002, 10:29 PM
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jpollman,

Thanks for the thought on the mast and boards, went to the pontiac show over the weekend and picked up a mast for just under $200. Thanks again for the post.

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