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Commander 140 fishing box w/ rod holders
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I made this fishing box with rod holders. When you make this run the shock cord throught the inside so the crate. This will push down on the crate and keep it from bouncing up and down. I used the…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Aaron Groom May 2, 2012.

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"I am interested in what type of connector you used for your motor. What is the box on the head and where did you get it? I am in the process of motorizing my Commander 14."
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Aaron Groom replied to Tom Bates's discussion Commander 140 fishing box w/ rod holders
"Very nice! I have a very similar setup with a milk crate and some homemade rod holders made from 1.5" PVC. However, I never thought to add the bungie cords, great improvement!"
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Commander 140 fishing box w/ rod holders

I made this fishing box with rod holders. When you make this run the shock cord throught the inside so the crate. This will push down on the crate and keep it from bouncing up and down. I used the hooks from the slidetrax hooks and adjusted them so it sits right behind the seat. I also bought so coiled kayak paddle leashed than hook onto the crate and attach to my fishing rods shoould I drop one.1 - milk crate6 - 5/16 Stainless Steel self locking nuts3 - 5/16 SS washers3 - 5/16 SS Fender…See More
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"I made this fishing box with rod holders. When you make this run the shock cord throught the inside so the crate. This will push down on the crate and keep it from bouncing up and down. I used the hooks from the slidetrax hooks and adjusted them so…"
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Maiden voyage of my Commander 140

Just got for her this morning from Wilderness Canoe's in WIlmington, DE. Took her out for sea trials this afternoon in Beck's Pond in Newark, DE . I caught a small pike.
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Going back to college and graduating at the age of 55.
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