Pontoon Square Rail Adjustable Clamp On Rod Holder All the same great features as the 304L stainless adustable clamp-on (55105A) with a clamp made to fir the square rails found on pontoon boats. Each rod holder comes with 2 protective liners, one to fit 1" and one to fit 1-1/4" square rail. The liners are round on the outside allowing the rod holder to be adjusted to any angle above the water, and the hidden left or right adjustment allows even more adjustment choices. Our clamp fits 1" to 1-1/4" square rail Made from 304 stainless steel tube lined with a UV resistant black PVC and fitted with a chrome zinc alloy adjustable clamp Angle around the rail is infinitely adjustable Angle to the left or right adjusts in 15 degree increments 9" tall tube with 1-5/8" ID Includes 304 stainless mounting screws and the hex key needed to make the angle adjustment and to tighten the clamp in place. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

As the Fall months creep into our calendars, boat owners in cooler climates acknowledge, with sadness, that it’s time to put the boat away. Outside Storage? It’s a thought and an option but consider that you may be threatened by snow build up, tornadoes or hurricanes. The success of storing your boat outside depends on how well your boat is protected from the conditions outdoors.                          Rinse/Flush Rinsing the outside of your boat and trailer thoroughly with fresh water will remove excess salt. Pay particular attention to your trailer’s leaf springs, wheel hubs and brakes that are constantly submerged during launching and retrieval of your boat. Flush your engine's cooling system with fresh water in line with your engine manufacturer’s salt removal recommendations. This will minimize corrosion and overheating issues come spring. Drain your boat of all water – bilge, head, sink lines, water tanks, sea-cocks, and pipes. If you are in an area with extended periods of freezing, put antifreeze in the low parts if there is still some water present. Salt Watch out for salt. Buy a good salt remover to minimize corrosion. Add fuel stabilizer to top off your fuel tanks. Here is one recommended by CLR Marine. Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer & Performance Improver - 32oz *Case of 4* STA-BIL Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer is a diesel additive that keeps fuel fresh for quick, easy starts and maximized for engine performance. Designed for use with all diesel engines, and all diesel fuels, Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer Diesel formula prevents sludge and sediment formation, cleans and lubricates fuel injectors to improve performance and helps remove water. It is safe to use and recommended for use at every fill up, with the 32 ounce bottle treating up to 320 gallons of fuel. Batteries Remove the batteries from your boat and store in your garage or basement. Batteries should be connected to a battery charger that will give them a good charge and one that w automatically switches to a float/trickle charge to keep your batteries topped up. Match your charger to the type of battery you are charging. Using a charger manufactured for lead acid batteries to charge an AGM (absorbent glass mat) battery will cause damage to the battery. If you choose to keep your batteries in the boat, connect a solar trickle charger. These chargers will keep your batteries topped off without the hassle of removing heavy batteries from your boat. Cleaning Clean the exterior with the proper fiber glass or wood cleaner needed for your boat. Bright work can be cleaned by removing the wood or cleaning it as it is - installed. Be careful to not get the wood cleaner onto the deck surfaces. The exterior should be dried with a chamois cloth. Vinyl seat cushions and backs should be cleaned with vinyl cleaner. Hard surfaces inside the vessel can be wiped with all purpose cleaners. End your cleaning with a coat of wax to the exterior and polish. Don’t forget the bottom paint. Before you store, spend the time to give your boat a thorough cleaning. CLR Marine has many products by trusted brands such as Powerhouse, Davis Instruments, Jabsco, Shurhold, and Swobbit, to help winterize and clean. You will be grateful in the spring during launch time that your boat is already clean as the new boating season begins. Cover Up If you store outside in your yard, driveway, or a boat yard, a boat cover is a must to prevent damage from winter conditions. Leaving your boat in the water is not recommended. The boat is exposed to rough weather, and has a greater possibility of sinking if you aren’t monitoring it often. https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/boat-outfitting/winter-covers.html and https://www.clrmarine.com/462m4/winterizing.html Circle May 21, 2022, on your calendar. The date is almost ten days before Memorial Day, next year when most harbors open for the season. Start your prep work, tune-ups, sanding, and painting to get out on the water and a great boating season. In the meantime, during the cold winter months, cozy up to the fire and read your boating manuals, new safety regulations and weather information. Fair winds and smooth sailing.   To obtain more information about the products and services mentioned in this article, please get in touch with CLR Marine https://www.clrmarine.com/. _________________________________________________________________________ Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3happycampers.com ©Copyright Cheryl Kuba, 3happycampers.com, 2021.  

Aluminum Clamp-on Rod Holders Model:  RA5005SL Color:   Silver Fits:      2.375" O.D. Pipe Mount:  Vertial JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.

Aluminum Clamp-on Rod Holders Model:  RA5201GL Color:   Gold Fits:      1.050" O.D. Pipe Mount:  Horizontal JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.

Aluminum Clamp-on Rod Holders Model:  RA5202SL Color:   Silver Fits:      1.315" O.D. Pipe Mount:  Horizontal JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.

Clamp-On Rod Holder - Black Aluminum - Vertical Mount - Fits 1.660 O.D. Pipe Color: Black Pipe Size: #3 Fits: 1.660" O.D. Pipe Mount: Vertical JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.

Clamp-On Rod Holder - Black Aluminum - Horizontal Mount - Fits 1.315" O.D. Pipe Color:Black Pipe Size:#2 Fits:1.315" O.D. Pipe Mount:Horizontal JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.

Backing Plate for 70 Series Rod Holders Backing plates are very important to have under every rod holder used for heavy tackle fishing. When the rod holder is under extreme load, regular nuts and washers can concentrate stress and cause spider cracking around your rod holders, or perhaps even tear through, causing severe gunnel damage. Smith backing plates distribute mounting bolt pressure evenly over 30 times more surface area than with standard washers alone. 2 sizes, one for 70 series and one for 80 series rod holders. Each size fits all 3 models of the series. Features: Use this backing plate for all 70 series rod holders (53670A, 53670CA, 53671A, 53671CA, 53672A, and 53672CA) 316L cast stainless steel 4" x 5-1/4" 4mm thick Use your 1/4" stainless bolts and nuts (hardware not included)

Backing Plate for 80 Series Rod Holders Backing plates are very important to have under every rod holder used for heavy tackle fishing. When the rod holder is under extreme load, regular nuts and washers can concentrate stress and cause spider cracking around your rod holders or perhaps even tear through causing severe gunnel damage. Smith backing plates distribute mounting bolt pressure evenly over 30 times more surface area than with standard washers alone. 2 sizes, one for 70 series and 80 series rod holders. Each size fits all 3 models of the Series. Features: Use this backing plate on all 80 series rod holders (53680CA, 53680SA, 53681CA, 53681SA, 53682CA, and 53682SA) 316L cast stainless steel 4-1/4" x 6" 4mm thick Use your 1/4" stainless bolts and nuts (hardware not included)

ShadeFin with White Fabric, Case & Fixed Rod Holder Mount Kit Add an extra layer of sun protection with ShadeFin by TACO Marine that easily attaches into rod holders, tops and arches for convenient, portable shade for almost any boat. ShadeFin’s ocean-inspired design provides expanded shade coverage for multiple areas of the boat, including fore, aft and sides of tops or anywhere there is a rod holder. ShadeFin’s fabric provides an excellent UPF 50+ rating of sun protection while boating and fishing, or when relaxing at the dock and sand bar. To anticipate the needs of many boaters, ShadeFin is available with either a fixed or adjustable rod holder mount, which inserts into any standard rod holder, or with a clamp-on mount for pipe or tube.  ShadeFin’s body houses the ribs and material, and is offered in all black or white. A protective mesh storage sleeve comes standard with the ShadeFin. To operate ShadeFin, remove the sleeve, mount to a desired location onboard and activate the underside release tabs. Structural ribs attached to weather-resistant sun-protecting fabric expand out from the body to lock the fin in place. ShadeFin is lightweight, portable and requires no drilling. Features: Light, compact and portable Easily mounts into any standard rod holder Kit comes with a Fixed Rod Holder Mount Adjustable Rod Holder Mount options available Clamp-on mounting options available for 3/4”, 1” schedule-40 Pipe and 1-1/4” O.D. tube Large coverage area of 5’ X 6’ UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+ (“Excellent” rating) Made of high-quality anodized aluminum parts

ShadeFin with Black Fabric, Case & Fixed Rod Holder Mount Kit Add an extra layer of sun protection with ShadeFin by TACO Marine that easily attaches into rod holders, tops and arches for convenient, portable shade for almost any boat. ShadeFin’s ocean-inspired design provides expanded shade coverage for multiple areas of the boat, including fore, aft and sides of tops or anywhere there is a rod holder. ShadeFin’s fabric provides an excellent UPF 50+ rating of sun protection while boating and fishing, or when relaxing at the dock and sand bar. To anticipate the needs of many boaters, ShadeFin is available with either a fixed or adjustable rod holder mount, which inserts into any standard rod holder, or with a clamp-on mount for pipe or tube.  ShadeFin’s body houses the ribs and material, and is offered in all black or white. A protective mesh storage sleeve comes standard with the ShadeFin. To operate ShadeFin, remove the sleeve, mount to a desired location onboard and activate the underside release tabs. Structural ribs attached to weather-resistant sun-protecting fabric expand out from the body to lock the fin in place. ShadeFin is lightweight, portable and requires no drilling. Features: Light, compact and portable Easily mounts into any standard rod holder Kit comes with a Fixed Rod Holder Mount Adjustable Rod Holder Mount options available Clamp-on mounting options available for 3/4”, 1” schedule-40 Pipe and 1-1/4” O.D. tube Large coverage area of 5’ X 6’ UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+ (“Excellent” rating) Made of high-quality anodized aluminum parts

LED Tube Insert for Existing Rod Holders 11' Long Cut To Fit Any Angle Retrofit your existing rod holder with the LED RGB Tube Insert. Just remove your existing liner, install the LED RGB Tube Insert, and cut to your mounting face angle. A Bluetooth Smart Phone Controller (403051-1, sold separately) lets you operate this RGB LED Rod Holder Tube Insert from your smartphone (IOS 6 or Android 4.0 and above). Choose from numerous dynamic color-changing modes with adjustable speed and brightness levels or from static color modes. Add multiple LED RGB rod holders with an optional terminal block (426624, sold separately). Patented. Features: 10" x 1-5/8" x 12" Weight: 0.25

Aluminum Clamp-on Rod Holders Model:  RA5001SL Color:   Sliver Fits:      1.050" O.D. Pipe Mount:  Vertical JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.

Aluminum Clamp-on Rod Holders Model:  RA5001GL Color:   Gold Fits:      1.050" O.D. Pipe Mount:  Vertical JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.

Aluminum Clamp-on Rod Holders Model:  RA5002SL Color:   Silver Fits:      1.315" O.D. Pipe Mount:  Vertical JUST CLAMP THEM ON! Aluminum rod holders that are as beautiful as they are functional. With no hassle or wear and tear on your boat you can install these rod holders with only an Allen Wrench. No lengthy trips to the tower builder for custom installation at custom prices. Simply place the two halves of the clamp around the pipe, insert the bolts and tighten. Install them wherever you like. If later, you don't like the position, simply move them. These Rod Holders are the perfect solution for boats with wiring or hydraulic lines inside their tower legs. Now you can install Rod Holders on your Tower, Hard Top, T-Top, Radar Arch, Rails, Poling Platform or any structure made from standard size aluminum pipe. All Holders come lined with a heavy duty white vinyl insert. The Clamping portion of the Rod Holder is precision made for an exact fit. Four Marine Grade Stainless Bolts assure an even clamping pressure and a secure bond. The clamp is welded to the tube with either a fin or an oval rod for maximum strength. The completed Rod Holder is then meticulously polished to a mirror finish. These holders are designed primarily for storage but may be used for light tackle trolling.