We troll 2 leadcores off the side with no issues.That said, I have seen, and have a buddy that has, a 14 footer with 2 riggers, one off the port side rear (same side as the tiller) and one off the starboard side. He was able to put a pedestal mount so that it was out of the way of the tiller. He tried 2 off the stern but said that setting the one behind where he sat was a pain in the neck. However, if there is a will there is a way. I sure you can figure something out that works for you and your boat.
After reading your post I went and looked at my boat and realized how difficult it would be to work off a downrigger rigger that's right behind where I sit. I think what I'm going to do is run one off the stern opposite my seat and then when I get a second one run that one off the starboard side. Downrigger should be here tomorrow or the next day so I hope to have it mounted by the end of the week. Also a mooching reel for my third lead core set up
However you mount it..DON'T USE CLAMPS ! Make sure they are thru bolted and back plated and mounted really SOLID. Clamps only work good in the driveway..the first time you hang a ball on bottom, you will thank me.
However you mount it..DON'T USE CLAMPS ! wink Make sure they are thru bolted and back plated and mounted really SOLID. Clamps only work good in the driveway..the first time you hang a ball on bottom, you will thank me.
Complete BS... I have been using the clamps, 2 on each side, since the boat was new. I didn't want to punch holes in the boat till I knew I had the riggers where I wanted them. Since the clamps work so good I decided to keep using them and forget about holes in the boat, it makes them a breeze to get on and off. You would break something before you had a clamp fail...
Here is how I mounted mine on my 17" G3 Angler boat.