Bert's Track Q.

[willfishforfood]

I have a Question on Bert's Tracks. The sliding insert that fits them. I need the dimension for width and thickness of the flange so I can make my friends rod tree to work with something like that. Or is there a track system that is cheaper. Not one store in my area sells them.

Thanks Steve

[SeaCatMich]

I just measured a Bert's electronics mount that I had in the house. The base that slides in the track is 7/32" thick, it is 2 31/32" wide, and 4" long.... so just a shade thinner than 1/4" x 3" x 4". This gives it just enough space to slide in the track and then 1/4" thumb screws through the plate that when tightened put pressure against the bottom of the track to hold the insert in place.

As for a cheaper track system, the Tite-Lok track is cheaper but not as strong as the Bert's, Traxstech, or Cannon tracks that are all the same dimensions but have different hole patterns for mounting and different finishes. The Tite-Lok dimensions are smaller so components from the other companies will not slide in them.

[willfishforfood]

Thank you. I did find the Cannon track locally but they didn't have any inserts.

[HONDAM]

A lot of different equipment will mount to the universal downriggers base. I don't know if it will save you any money although it would be the easiest solution.

[willfishforfood]

The problem I have is I'm in Washington St. and the boat is in Waukegan Ill. Just looking for option. I could just do a base plate with knobs also