Outriggers on a 28TE

[RustyTank]

Getting ready to outifit my 28TE with a set of outriggers. Any thoughts, pics etc on the best rig? I'm concerned about fitting them on with the high rails and also the hand-hold on the side of the cabin... Pics of arangements you like would be great!

- RustyTank

[DougSea]

I'm sure some of the guys with riggers will respond. In the meantime check out this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2241&p=13772&hilit= ... ers#p13772

Edit -

Found another thread with a good picture of "Pitou":

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=958&p=5774&hilit=pi ... gers#p5774

[Russell]

RustyTank: I see you are in Norfolk and my boat with Rupp ourtiggers is in Vining's Landing where I would be happy to meet you and show you how I installed mine. I left the handle in place but Pitou took his off, your choice. If I had to do it over I would get the Lee Junior outriggers. The wishbone part is stainless steel instead of aluminum, heavier but much stronger. They are also less expensive Secondly I would opt for 15 ft poles instead of 18. The 18 just clear the bridge tunnel where you will spend most of your time fishing but I did scrape it once at high tide.
http://www.tackletogo.com/leejr2outhol.html

[gerber30]

I agree with what Russell said about the Lee Jr Wishbone style outriggers. I put a used pair on my 1997 28TE and they work and look great. When installing them I put aluminum backing plates and they are solid as a rock. Just be sure to get the angle correct to match exactly the angle of the grab handle. I found mine on Ebay used (barely) for under 400 dollars. If you need more pics of them just let me know.

[RustyTank]

Thanks for all the great info guys.... I'm over in Bay Point Marina... When I get close... I'll come over and have a look see at yours or contact you for more info!!!

Again thanks - exactly what I needed!