Scotty Downriggers
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Scotty Downriggers
Posting here as this thread seems to get most of the action. I have not got my boat out of storage as of yet but certainly on my mind.......
I bought some Scotty's second hand. They work well except I have trouble with the cover locking down and popping up and that affects the depth counter. Is this an issue with older units ? Has someone found a solution to this ? One person mentioned duct taping the lock on the cover. Help !
John
I bought some Scotty's second hand. They work well except I have trouble with the cover locking down and popping up and that affects the depth counter. Is this an issue with older units ? Has someone found a solution to this ? One person mentioned duct taping the lock on the cover. Help !
John
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
There is a screw that holds the lock on, on the under side of the cover. Try tightening it, may solve your problems!
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
I have old school
Scotties and the covers like to blow
Open at highway speeds. I use the line retrieves and wrap them over the covers and lock them down with 2 half hitches. I’ll show you next time I see you at launch.
This has worked for 10 years for me…
I’ll be launching Wed, just not certain where yet:)
Fish on!
Scotties and the covers like to blow
Open at highway speeds. I use the line retrieves and wrap them over the covers and lock them down with 2 half hitches. I’ll show you next time I see you at launch.
This has worked for 10 years for me…
I’ll be launching Wed, just not certain where yet:)
Fish on!
Matt B
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
Like he said,just tigh up the screw under the cover
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
Thanks to both.............I have lost a belt at highway speed. And I will try to tighten that screw.
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
The screw works loose after a few miles. Probably due to the rigger being over 20 years old and the screw hole is worn some.Wallyandre (Andre) wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:43 pm Like he said,just tigh up the screw under the cover
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
Put a larger one some blue stuff (can’t remember the name) so it will stay thight or you can also order some new cover
Re: Scotty Downriggers
I had Canvas Covers made by Dennis Carmen VT Custom Canvas Georgia Shore Georgia VT both when I had Big Jons on my old Surprise and for Scotties.
They keep road grime off when trailering and ice off the gear in lake transit.
If interested I can take more pictures.
Randy
They keep road grime off when trailering and ice off the gear in lake transit.
If interested I can take more pictures.
Randy
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
Thanks for this..............I actually have covers that Scotty made. I keep forgetting to put them on when trailering.
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Re: Scotty Downriggers
I also had the issue with one of my downrigger cover easily opening when moving. I will check the screw. Thanks for the info.
Gecha (Gerry North of the Border)