How to attach

[Bigcountry]

What is the easiest and most surefire way to add a grab bar to an aluminum boat? I have a grab bar picked out, just racking my brain on how to attach it to the floor? It’s a G3 with no “floor”; just the deck.

 

[BillPlayfoot]

A pic of the boat and grab bar would help me to give a suggestion

 

[LDUBS]

A pic of the boat and grab bar would help me to give a suggestion

X2. Too many possible options without more info. I think you were considering adding a console. Is this grab bar going to be in conjunction with a console or ??

 

[KMixson]

What kind of mount is on the grab bar? Where do you want to mount it in the boat? A picture is needed to get an idea on how to mount it.

 

[Bigcountry]

I’m looking at the Fishmaster Grab Bar. I am adding pictures here; hopefully this helps.

If it works, you’ll see the boat already came with the box in the picture that is a seat/also has a compartment where the trolling motor/accessory battery stays.

 

[surfman]

I attached mine to the floor, you need to add a floor, walking on those ribs is a pain. I also added a brace and the brace also serves as a retainer for my cooler.

 

[LDUBS]

Assuming you add a plywood floor, if it were me, I would bolt the grab bar to the flooring with a backer plate.

 

[Superlucky]

Can't help you with the grab rail, but under the "Watering Hole" section there is an easy way to post pictures on this forum. It was so easy that even I was able to post pictures here!

Good luck
Bill

 

[Bigcountry]

What’s the best way to attach a plywood floor to my boat? What type should I be Loki that and how long can I expect it to last when exposed to water?

 

[CedarRiverScooter]

I used screws. If you waterproof the plywood, it should last many years. If you let the boat fill up with water, that will shorten its life. If that is unavoidable, maybe you should consider an aluminium floor.

 

[richg99]

With a floor or without a floor, you can mount the grab bar directly with Riv-nuts; stainless sheet metal screws; pop rivets, etc.

If the base doesn't fit, mount it to a piece of Oak or other hardwood and then mount the Oak to the deck.

 

[KMixson]

If you don't want to install a floor you could just mount a plate between the ribs where you want to mount it and attach it to the plate.

 

[surfman]

Can't help you with the grab rail, but under the "Watering Hole" section there is an easy way to post pictures on this forum. It was so easy that even I was able to post pictures here!

Good luck
Bill

Thanks, I even looked in FAQ and it wasn't much help, why don't they just say see that thread?

 

[Pappy]

Rivnuts! As has been mentioned, they are the perfect fastener for what you have or adding a plate to bridge two of the ribs.

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

I would add a plate using mechanical faster, rivets or weld and weld grab bar to the plate.

 

[jethro]

I also like the plate idea, spanning the ribs, and attaching to that using any of the above mentioned methods.