Planer Board Mast Installation

A planer board is installed on a fishing boat to distance the fishing lure from the wake and noise of an outboard motor. The planer board mast is used to hold the line up from the deck of the boat to the planer board. The planer board mast must be installed toward the front of the boat so that the fishing line is not in the way as it travels to the planer board, but far enough back that you have easy access to the fishing reels. Once you have chosen the location of your mast, you can begin installation.

Things You'll Need

  • Boat
  • Backer board (optional)
  • Planer board mast
  • Drill
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Instructions

    • 1

      Install a backer board under the deck if you feel that your decking is not sturdy enough to handle the mast.

    • 2

      Place the base plate on the deck and mark the location of the screw holes. Drill small pilot holes at each mark. Replace the base plate and screw it into place with the included screws.

    • 3

      Place the mast into the base plate and attach as directed by the instructions that came with the mast. Make sure that all connections are tight to prevent the mast from falling down.