In need of grommet around rod holes under gunnel

Fortsmith11 · June 2018

I purchased a 2000 1720, and the holes under the gunnel where the rods feed into are just bare fiberglass. I am sure there is supposed to be some kind of grommet or other buffer around that hole to protect the fishing rods, I just don't know what that thing would be called. Can any of you give me any leads to help start my search? Thank you in advance!

Soda Popinski · June 2018

This?

https://www.boatoutfitters.com/stainless-steel-rod-holder-30-degree?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqYbH7LDx2wIVCF6GCh0EmgtwEAkYBSABEgIpgPD_BwE

Fortsmith11 · June 2018

No, the rods are stored horizontally under the gunnel. The tips are inserted toward the bow into these holes, and the butts lay on top of the rod holder ledge. I have attached a picture of what I mean. This is not my boat, but the holes that run into the front area and what I am referring to. These have rings around the openings and mine do not. Also, I do not see where there are any screw holes that should be holding them in, so I think the ones I need do not have screws.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030354/uploads/editor/ix/p2tn1q8lvq3g.jpg

SC53 · June 2018

Have you contacted the factory? I’ll bet they can help you.
I know what you a referring to and grommet probably isn’t the correct term but I can’t think of anything either. It’s kinda like a thru hull fitting without the hose portion.

robertgrant · July 2018

The factory told me they are just thru hull fittings a few years back.Tgey also said good luck getting to the nut on the back.

Soda Popinski · July 2018

If you found some you could just use some 5200 to keep them in place. They'd never fall out again.

CountryBumpkin · July 2018

Search google for fishing rod grommet, or utility grommet, or rigging grommet. You will find something that will work.

TH Marine has quite a few different type.

https://thmarinesupplies.com/products/utility-grommet-fishing-rod-grommet

Fortsmith11 · July 2018

Looks like this is the answer.

FOUR WINNS 035-1708 WHITE 1 7/8 INCH PLASTIC BOAT THRU HULL CONNECTOR

They were relatively cheap on Ebay, and fit exactly into the 1-7/8 " hole.

VeroDD · July 2018

Those are not surface rings. They extend into the rod tubes that run forward alongside the gas tank. Pm me if you need photos. I have a 2002 1720.

In need of grommet around rod holes under gunnel

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