Custom Downrigger Mount

I use the same pototype that Kalli uses and it works fine. The bungees do hold the platform in place just fine and the dowels I used in the scuppers are a tad smaller than the holes and there has been NO stress on the scuppers. I suggest mounting the base out further out toward the gunnel as this makes it easier to crank and see the depth counter. I use a Depthmaster 1060(2' per crank and can accomodate a heavier ball
which imo is essential to get less blowback and more depth to get down to the deeper depths). I also have the Revo13.

I did think about moving the base out toward the side but I wanted to limit the amount of leverage the downrigger would be creating.  Keeping the line and ball close as possible to the side should help.  I got the idea from a diagram someone put together from this site.  I'll point them out when I find it!

Any concern that the constant drag and torque on the scuppers will result in cracking over time?

I've thought about using the relatively worthless molded-in rod holders on my Revo 13.

Yeah, I beefed up the end of the pvc that would be fitting into the scuppers to limit any rocking motion to try and avoid this.  Hopefully any stress will be limited as FishNut has experienced.

This setup is pretty slick for a hobie downrigger

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,30278.0.html

That is really sweet, I might have to look into that!