Does anyone know what these are

[Just Don]

I was leaning towards the head sctratcher thing myself. Then Kazzar and stand up sounds more like common sense.
Thanks for all the replies y'all.

 

[LDUBS]

Then again, they could be gunnel mounted back scratchers.

 

[airshot]

There may be other pieces missing that would shed light on what they are.

 

[Buster]

I agree with LDUBS they look too lightweight for motor clamps. Motor clamps probably wouldn't be stamped, they'd be forged--even on the Seagull they're forged. I could find no stamped examples in about 5 minutes of searching. These are light to medium duty. Also, as a stamped item the notches would quickly abrade a rope or line so I doubt that use. They're likely to be used in pairs with a metal rod between.
The orientation of the clamp and the notches is important and doesn't seem to work for a motor mount unless you're clamping to a horizontal, like to a deck.
I think looking at possible orientations of mounting might help. They don't seem to be sensible in some orientations and it feels most likely they'd be clamped to a horizontal base with the notch openings facing up or to a vertical base with the body hanging down.
People have joked about rod holders but my best friend's dad when I was a kid (50 years ago) trolled with 5 foot steel fishing rods. They had almost no taper and would fit in those slots.
Hopefully someone can work with those thoughts to come up with an answer.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Since we don't really know if they have any marine specific use, they could literally be for anything. Maybe they were part of a setup for a motion picture projector. Or a meat grinder in a butcher shop. Or something the air force once used. I've seen a fair amount of oddball equipment that came with weird brackets. I'm not going to re-read the whole thread, but I guess there are no numbers on them at all?

 

[airshot]

I know...they are from an Alien spaceship, sent here to see how global warming has the population baffled !!!

 

[Bailey Boat]

Ya'll let me know when ya give up and I'll tell you what they are!!

 

[Just Don]

Ya'll let me know when ya give up and I'll tell you what they are!!

The do tell! I'd rather know than be guessing.

 

[LDUBS]

Those are pasta stretchers. Nothing like some fresh homemade linguine during a day of fishing.

OK, I officially give up.

 

[Stand Up]

I don't think the clamps have anything to do with boating. This is keeping me up at night. I give up WTF are they?

 

[Bailey Boat]

They are lantern holders to hold a Coleman gas lantern over the side of the boat when night fishing. They clamp to the gunnel of the boat and the different notches allow adjustment of the light to be the right distance from the surface of the water.

 

[GilK]

They are lantern holders to hold a Coleman gas lantern over the side of the boat when night fishing. They clamp to the gunnel of the boat and the different notches allow adjustment of the light to be the right distance from the surface of the water.

Thank you!

 

[Buster]

They are lantern holders to hold a Coleman gas lantern over the side of the boat when night fishing. They clamp to the gunnel of the boat and the different notches allow adjustment of the light to be the right distance from the surface of the

They'd have to clamp to a horizontal to work. But other than that, a lantern hanger is the likeliest idea I've seen. I'd like to see some photo confirmation. Not having any luck finding anything but may just need to find the right search term.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

They are lantern holders to hold a Coleman gas lantern over the side of the boat when night fishing. They clamp to the gunnel of the boat and the different notches allow adjustment of the light to be the right distance from the surface of the water.

I disagree.
They don't look like there would let a lantern hang over enough for the lantern to clear the boat.

 

[kdeitrick46]

I disagree.
They don't look like there would let a lantern hang over enough for the lantern to clear the boat.

So this should clear things up. A Christmas present to all.

 

[Buster]

So this should clear things up. A Christmas present to all.

EXCELLENT! Thanks for finding it, and confirming Bailey Boat's input.

 

[Stand Up]

Well I'll be damned. I could use those to catch jack rabbits in the winter. Clamp to a low tree branch and hang a lantern. The rabbits will come and stare at the light and will be frozen solid in the morning. Then, I'll come along and pick them all up by the ears. Couldn't be easier.

 

[Just Don]

Here is how it works I would have never though of ot being this. Thanks for finding out what these were guys.

 

[Just Don]

They are lantern holders to hold a Coleman gas lantern over the side of the boat when night fishing. They clamp to the gunnel of the boat and the different notches allow adjustment of the light to be the right distance from the surface of the water.

Thank you.

 

[Just Don]

So this should clear things up. A Christmas present to all.

Thank you