Hobie revo scotty flush mount install help

So I need some feedback on where I'm about to drill and install a scotty flush mount.  I was hoping to install them where I marked in the picture. I have seen others install them in the same location,  but I feel the rudder up/down cord tubing might be in the way.  Just wondering how some of you have dealt with this. Any advice is appreciated.

It is tight, but the flush mount fits there fine.  I installed the flush mounts on my Adventure and helped Tad install them on his Revo.  Turn the mount upside down to find the best fit and then mark the bolt holes.  Connect the marks to find the center for your hole saw.  Reach in there and pull the cords out of the way while drilling and cutting.  I used a piece of pool noodle to keep the lines out of the way when doing it by myself.  Use the shortest bolts you can so there is not much for the cords to rub on.  I used some goop to cover the thread ends and keep the abrasion areas to a minimum.  I have not had any trouble with mine and the flush mounts are great.  I like that I can remove the rod holder and have no obstructions in the ocean. 

The cords actually run through a  plastic tube up to the handle, so they re-route along the flush mount well.  On the revo, you can just push the tube toward the side more.  Works great.

Make sure you get the flush mount with the capped end, they may two types.  I think I used 1/4" by 1 1/2" stainless bolts.  They barely protrude from the ny-lock nuts.


Marking


Cutting, you can see the pool noodle holding the cords out of the way.


Measure the bolt length with the starboard backers


Fitting, gooping and bolting.


Inside, the black cord is well below the flush mount.  The other cables run through the white tubing and so is protected.  If you are worried about abrasion, you can easily extend the plastic tube.  I had to replace one of mine and used a plastic pen.  I cut a section out of the pen and glued it right onto the stock tube.  I accidentally hit it while drilling one of the holes    That is when I learned to hold them out of the way with the pool noodles.

I have done this set up on 2 Revos and has never failed.  I use SS screws and washers.  Don't drill too close to rudder lever to clear the cables inside.  I attach a 2 lb weight on the inside cables so I don't drill into them.  With the weight attached the cables are out of the way and holds them down.

Put goop around post before you put in to stop water leakage.  I use a 1 3/8 hole saw.

If I had to do it over again, I would do a 16" GT90 rail/ram system. Super clean and all rail accessories can transfer from one boat to the other. Resale factor and gear adjustability is something to think about. Price wise it's not as cheap as Scotty drill n plug but when you add it all up, it's $ well spent, I think.

I'm still thinking of going this route and just welding my flush mount holes as best as possible and then covering it up with silent traction rubber matting. This stuff is cool but kind of  expensive so here an alt...

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Mike

Nice write up/instructions Fish N' Chips! That's how I did mine. I see you're starting to pimp out the new Revo now huh, Won? Let me know if you need help. I recently did Ken's Scotty flush install on his Adventure doing this procedure.

Herb

Great write up Fish N' Chips and thanks for all the advice/tips everyone.

My main concern was using the spade drill bit which is what I used on my outback, but it didn't have lines running nearby on that yak.  Looks like using the spade drill bit might be iffy on this job so I went out and just bought a hole saw to be safe.  Should be a little safer when drilling.

Time to start pimpin' out the revo...not in the bad way of course.