Jch89 wrote:
For those who have a PA or who have installed H-Rails, what is the benefit? I have a 2019 Outback and am new to Hobies and thought about installing H-Rails. But I don't know what the benefit is or would be? Are the clamps easier to move and remove the rod holders and other attachments? Is it just the ease of attaching other accessories? Are there any downsides you've personally encountered to Installing them? Thanks for your time.
Other than having something to hold onto, I'm not sure how the Pro-Angler H-rails would be of much value on a new Outback.
I'm not even mounting things on the H-bars standard on my Outback, if you look closely in this image, rigged for a combo crabbing/bottomfishing trip, you can see I've got a Scotty rod holder on the left and on the right side- tall Light/GoPro on a Scotty base, a Scotty rod holder, and Sonar. All of these are attached to the Gear-tracks.
better view of right side:
I have found these Scotty bases for the Gear-tracks to be really solid, especially if they are installed near the end of the track or near any of the mounting screws. (In between the plastic can flex and allow things to 'pop off'.)
http://scotty.com/product/no-438-gear-h ... k-adapter/