R23 power pole?

[freedomvango]

Any thoughts of using a pontoon mount to bolt through the rear pod on the port side to mount a powerpole for use when at the sandbar?
Is the structural integrity there for it? I assume so since people put kickers there, but figured id ask.

 

[Jared Dunning]

We have never done that and do not know what kind of stress it might put on the boat. The decision would be entirely up to you.

 

[freedomvango]

Any other ideas that you may have? I cant imagine it would be much worse than a motor in the same position?

 

[Jared Dunning]

A 23' swim step with a kicker is designed to support the kicker. However, we are unsure how a power pole might affect the swim step and cannot predict what issues could arise. I would anchor and tie off the aft section. Use the port and starboard aft cleats to secure the boat and minimize movement.

 

[freedomvango]

That's my normal method in my last boat which didn't have any way to do a power pole(jet boat) just looking to minimize the amount of stuff I had to carry with a second anchor.

Being in northeast Florida we have a lot of shallow waters we hang out in so it would be advantageous but I'm not looking to break off the pod