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2000 50' deck question

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  1. Barney Hauf, May 17, 2022
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    Barney Hauf

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    I recently bought a 2000 50' that was never rigged for fishing. Does anyone know if there is a plate glassed into the deck from the factory for me to drill and tap for attachment of a pedestal for a rocket launcher? seems about impossible to get under there if it requires thru-bolting.
  2. Capt J, May 18, 2022
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    I'm pretty sure there is. Grab a Ryobi moisture meter and run it along the deck, you should get drastically different readings where the plate is.
  3. Barney Hauf, May 18, 2022
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    Thanks James! Will do... Hope all is well with you!
  4. Capt Ralph, May 18, 2022
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    A thermal gun may show a pattern also.
  5. PtJudeRI, Jun 8, 2022
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    There is on my 2002. The big issue is there is a tank under there, so getting the bolts in place was a real treat for sure.
  6. Capt J, Jun 9, 2022
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    Generally if there's an aluminum plate, you drill and tap the plate from the top and bolt from the top
  7. Barney Hauf, Jun 15, 2022
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    Picking up the Rocket launcher from Bluewater Chairs in Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow. I will be drilling a test hole to see if there is a plate glassed in. I'll report back. BTW - Bluewater Chairs has been a pleasure to deal with if anybody is in the market for chairs, tables, rocket launchers etc...
  8. Barney Hauf, Jun 29, 2022
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    The verdict is in.... There is no aluminum plate glassed into the deck on my 2000 50'. I drilled holes, made a backing plate and through bolted the rocket launcher in place. FYI

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