Rupp outriggers on 330 express

[Ralph Shattuck]

Does anyone have any experience installing outrigger bases to the hard top of 04 Grady 330 express? I installed Rupp z30 bases with 18ft Rupp outriggers, I used backing plates on the bases but I'm still concerned with how much weight is distributed to the bases. I know the newer Grady's have a welded plate on the frame of the top. I just mounted it thru the fiberglass hard top. Do you think this will work? Or are there any other recommendations?

 

[ocdansar]

I just put tacos on mine. I can get some pics of location tomorrow if you want.

 

[HMBJack]

I just mounted it thru the fiberglass hard top. Do you think this will work? <<< No.

For long term use, the bases need to be mounted, welded, onto the metal frame of the hardtop.

 

[ocdansar]

Here they are on my 330

 

[everwhom]

For what it's worth, my Lee's sidewinder bases are mounted to the hard top without any welding (done by the PO). I have 18' carbon riggers and often pull heavy bars -- no issues in 5+ years.

 

[Ralph Shattuck]

Here they are on my 330 View attachment 17818View attachment 17819View attachment 17820View attachment 17821View attachment 17822
Thanks so much for taking the time to send the pictures, its helpful.

 

[Ralph Shattuck]

For what it's worth, my Lee's sidewinder bases are mounted to the hard top without any welding (done by the PO). I have 18' carbon riggers and often pull heavy bars -- no issues in 5+ years.

Thanks for the information, much appreciated!

 

[Fishtales]

I mounted taco top guns years ago. No issues. I used a backing plate on bottom, wedge plate on top (cancels hardtop rolloff) and tube spacers so there is no compression of the hardtop when I tightened them down.

 

[Fishtales]

here is the thread....

Hard Top Outrigger Installation Question | Grady White Boat Owner's Forum - Grady White Forum (greatgrady.com)

 

[Ralph Shattuck]

here is the thread....

Hard Top Outrigger Installation Question | Grady White Boat Owner's Forum - Grady White Forum (greatgrady.com)

Thank you! Tight Lines!

 

[Old Whitehead]

For what it's worth, my Lee's sidewinder bases are mounted to the hard top without any welding (done by the PO). I have 18' carbon riggers and often pull heavy bars -- no issues in 5+ years.