Ghetto bar - opinions?

So with my FF and rodholders on their way, I've been obsessively thinking about how to mount all this stuff. In the event that i ever get a new kayak, I'd prefer not to drill ant holes, and the 2 x 4 "ghetto bar" approach sounds great. I saw a pic of it yesterday, but now can't find it. Can anyone send me that link?

I found a thread on a ghetto bar made from PVC, but it seems to me that a 2 x 4, being flat, would be easier to mount to.

you should make peace with drilling some holes. at times it is the right answer.

but start with the ghetto bar until you have a really good idea where you want to put stuff.

it was promethean-spark who has the photos of the ghetto bar.

Plus the 2x4 floats.

you should make peace with drilling some holes. at times it is the right answer.

but start with the ghetto bar until you have a really good idea where you want to put stuff.

it was promethean-spark who has the photos of the ghetto bar.

Yep, I was thinking drilling might be the way to go, too. Bungees don't seem like they'd hold the bar down tight, but I guess they'd be the most swappable if I want to move the bar.

Here is a couple shots of mine, its ghetto but works well and comes off easy and clean some types of fishing I leave it off. Mounted to padeye it's pretty strong and solid. Plus 3 coats of Marine Spar Varnish.

Here is a couple shots of mine, its ghetto but works well and comes off easy and clean some types of fishing I leave it off. Mounted to padeye it's pretty strong and solid. Plus 3 coats of Marine Spar Varnish.

Cool, I was just thinking about a system like that...thanks for the pics!

I'm using a piece of 1x4 oak - Home Depot has it by the foot. I mounted two nylon eyes on the bottom, just above where the boat's eyes are, then I zip tied them together with 1\2 inch wide ties. There's just a bit of give, but I'm trying this because I couldn't find the long "S" bolts in stainless...and I probably wouldn't pay for them if I did find them. I have a RAM mount and my FF on it. It's sturdy enough that the little give doesn't bother me. Also, I use a little foot under each side like the previous author does.

I love that and it's seems way simple. A piece of oak or mahogany goes nice on a fishing yak.

why not teak while you are gentrifying the "ghetto" bar!  .

J

That looks very handy, nice job.  I don't want to be a nag, but you might want to try a water re-entry just to make sure before venturing out again, (if you haven't already).