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gunnel guard models
Gunnel Mount Crab Deck
Pedestal Rail Mount Deck
Gunnel Mount Crab Deck
This model sits directly on your boat gunnel secured in place by a high-density marine polyethylene (King Board) tab. No permanent attachment or additional holes are necessary for mounting and easily removed when not in use. Padding used on the underside to protect your boat is made from Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate foam (SeaDek). The platform size on this model is typically 36"x24", but can be easily customized to your preference. Drop your pots, remove your crab deck and go fishing!
Rail Mount Crab Deck
Pedestal Rail Mount Deck
Gunnel Mount Crab Deck
This Rail Mounted Crab Deck is becoming a popular crab deck for many different boat models. To just name a few include, Hewescraft, Northwest, Duckworth and North River! This model is specifically designed for boat rails where the downrigger plate is located in the middle of the rail system. The attachment style is quick and simple. Two stainless locking pins clamp to the rail while the deck rests on the downrigger plate with a nice snug fit. Install and remove in a matter of seconds. All mounting is lined with SeaDek foam, protecting both your rails and downrigger plates. If you want your crab deck mounted on the rail and you have a center mounted downrigger plate, this is the model for you!
Pedestal Rail Mount Deck
Pedestal Rail Mount Deck
Pedestal Rail Mount Deck
The Pedestal Rail Mount model mounts directly into a Scotty 1036 downrigger plate and locks in on the rail with a stainless steel pin. The major difference is location. Set further back on the boat, the crab deck sits right where the pre-manufactured downrigger rail plate is on most fishing boats. This allows for no extra holes or drilling needed for install! Simply just set the crab deck on the Scotty plate and rail, lock in with Scotty star bolts and our provided stainless steel pin, and you are set to crab!
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Over the Rail Crab Deck
This model is made for maximizing your crabbing deck space for boats with smaller gunnels. This model sits directly on the boat rail, locking in place with a stainless steel pin toward the stern end. The bow end is custom fabricated out of high grade aluminum, mounting perfectly to a Scotty 1036 downrigger plate which then rests on the gunnel. If you just like the raised deck look or prefer the mounting location, this can be built simply for preference, either way it is a great option. Easily remove your Over the Rail gunnel guard by simply removing the stainless pin and Scotty screws, now you are ready for fishing!
This model has a base price along with an additional estimate depending on your boats shape and style. Contact us for details and pricing.
Corner Rail Mount Deck
This model offers a perfect stern mount option. Whether you need a crab pot deck, a fillet table, or even a BBQ station, the stern mount is perfect for you! It mounts directly to the 90 degree stern rail located at the stern of many boat brands. The locking mechanism involves two stainless steel pins and a welded supporting foot to provide proper stability. No permanent attachment is needed and the aluminum foot is removable or fixed to the deck depending on your needs! Easy to remove and easy to store!
This model has a base price along with an additional estimate depending on your boats shape and style. Contact us for details and pricing.
Small Craft Mount Deck
Need A Different Option?
Have a boat with a very small unique shaped gunnel? This model is specifically made for smaller boats where the gunnels may be too thin or uniquely shaped for our other models of crab decks. The shape of the mounting style matches the shape of your boats thin gunnel ensuring a tight fit. Similar to a clamp, the base slides open and shut with ease, clamping itself to your boats gunnel in seconds. Lined with SeaDek, aluminum, and stainless, keeping the durability for constant use!
This model has a base price along with an additional estimate depending on your boats shape and style. Contact us for details and pricing.
Need A Different Option?
Need A Different Option?
Have limited space? Have obstacles to work around? No problem, production will be excited to come up with a solution to get you crabbing in no time!
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