I have and use a 12 ft tinner ! Run a 1080 Scotty dr. I never trusted the side to support the weight. So I built a better way ! The best way I found to mount it as to build a 3 sided box that slips down onto the middle seat , secures under with a strap ! Done , covers about half the seat , never moves , not issues , the base mounts on super easy , and I put a small bracket for my portable fish finder . Removes from boat in seconds when not needed .Mount it on the opposite side of you when driving the boat and you have a great set up , can watch the water ahead , rod tip in holder and screen all at the same time .
I've used this set up for cold lake ! Not sure how it would work in the ocean. I also watch the weather and go elsewhere when it's too rough ! Good luck
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Living for the adventure, enjoying the ride ! BRAD
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