Bait Rigging Table

leeccoll said:
Todays bid $4800??
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Close enough. About 5k. It’s very nice but that’s an autopilot with significant change.
Not having a bait/lure rigging station is the one disappointment I have with the 228. Any real fishing boat needs a bait rigging station. A cutting board on the live bait tank lid doesn’t really cut it. It’s strange Grady don’t offer it as a factory option.
 
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SeanC said:
Close enough. About 5k. It’s very nice but that’s an autopilot with significant change.
Not having a bait/lure rigging station is the one disappointment I have with the 228. Any real fishing boat needs a bait rigging station. A cutting board on the live bait tank lid doesn’t really cut it. It’s strange Grady don’t offer it as a factory option.
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What's wrong with using a bait table like the Magma and the likes? Alot cheaper than $5k and easier to store. Mine can be located either side in a rod holder and the mess washed off out of the boat.

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No offense to folks, but I cannot understand paying that much for a freaking bait table.. heh.. sure, if you have money to burn, but wow.. seems a bit extravagant... to each their own, but that could really upgrade something nice on the boat.. hrm.. now, if I already had everything else I needed, eh.. guess it would be fine.. but hard to get momma to agree.. lol If I had that kinda cash, I'd have my 33 Express already :P

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The bait station my dad made on his 208. Bent up some SS and everything drips into motor well and then just use the wash down to have it drain out the scuppers.
 

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Very creative.Is the motor still able to be tilted all the way up? Do you have to remove the table or is it out of the way?
 
Not sure, the bait board is on a rail mount that quickly comes off at the end of the day and stored in his dock box. I kno the frame work is on a quick disconnect pin but can stay up with the motor up. From this pic looks like there is plenty of room to tilt the motor up.
 

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This is my set up, happy with it and only costs a couple hundred $ for the lot. Bermuda board , drink holders and rod holders ( I don't use the rod holders). $5 k paid for my Simrad Evo 3 and Ikw transducer!
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Ky Grady said:
What's wrong with using a bait table like the Magma and the likes? Alot cheaper than $5k and easier to store. Mine can be located either side in a rod holder and the mess washed off out of the boat.

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I use it for rigging dead baits or changing hooks on lures while trolling 4+ rods so no spare rod holders.
 
I have the number for the person who made this one. Haven’t got a price yet.E6BFE580-0E30-4A9B-8B00-5FE1FC0C78D9.jpeg
 
I also am very interested in building a dedicated bait/work station with a drawer. I like the one above but it doesn't look like it's positioned right for ergonotics. Has 4 legs but you'd still have to reach out pretty far over the existing rod holders to use it. The australian one seems to have the right over hang on the 228's livewell. Though his is not really usable as a fillet table, more of a bait table. I know he's not gonna fillet his swordfish on the boat anyway!

Trust me once you've seen the setups our local welded aluminum fish boats have you'll be jealous.

Thanks for postin photos.

Here's some more that i've found.
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So, I think this cool but it would be cooler if you could lower it flush with the gunwhales and raise it when you need it. Sometimes I have to work a fish behind the motor to one side or the other .I just want the space back there uncluttered because when the dolphin is running behind there I just want it clean. I can't real explain it because I never have brought a fish in over the stern . Maybe it's just psychological? Nice looking 228
 
PNW_Drifter said:
I also am very interested in building a dedicated bait/work station with a drawer. I like the one above but it doesn't look like it's positioned right for ergonotics. Has 4 legs but you'd still have to reach out pretty far over the existing rod holders to use it. The australian one seems to have the right over hang on the 228's livewell. Though his is not really usable as a fillet table, more of a bait table. I know he's not gonna fillet his swordfish on the boat anyway!

Trust me once you've seen the setups our local welded aluminum fish boats have you'll be jealous.

Thanks for postin photos.

Here's some more that i've found.
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That's the AUD $5000 one.
 
I like a solid one. If it is a rough day I lean against it watching the lures/baits.
 
SeanC Thanks for posting those pics. I saw this same table in this video but couldn't find good photos. Did you see this badass video of the same boat in Australia?

 
SmokyMtnGrady said:
So, I think this cool but it would be cooler if you could lower it flush with the gunwhales and raise it when you need it. Sometimes I have to work a fish behind the motor to one side or the other .I just want the space back there uncluttered because when the dolphin is running behind there I just want it clean. I can't real explain it because I never have brought a fish in over the stern . Maybe it's just psychological? Nice looking 228
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Miller Marine has brackets that you could lower it up/down with their dog bones. Not cheap but reasonable for the quality.

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Strong Arm Rod & Table Mount In Line Kit: Miller Marine Products

NEW!! Strong Arm Mounting System The Strong Arm Mounting System is a multi-use mounting system design for mounting our line of Fillet & Rigging tables, Rod Holders, Fish Finders, BBQ’s or anything that needs a strong adjustable mount. The Strong arm Mounting System is a multi-component system...
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The big question is, do I drill 2 big 2" holes for 0 degree rod holders to mount the new table???

Option 1. Mount table legs in 2 0 degree rod holders in back of transom

Pros
-table would be removable​
-2 more rod holders when removed​

Cons
-2 big holes to drill
-Maybe not stable​
- more stuff to buy (rod holders)​

Option 2. Mount on a plate like the expensive Aussie one. (My father can weld aluminum)

Pros​
-No big holes to drill​
-Can't be stolen,​
-more solid
-slightly less cost​

Cons
-Not removable (maybe in the way?)
-more welding
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