I am new to this forum but I want to ask the age old question. I have a 14 ft Sea King and want to stabilize it with pvc pipe.  Should I use 6" or 4"? Has anyone done this, I've seen a lot of post but no definite answers or pics.

Can't help you with that, but welcome to the forums!

If i had a dollar for every time someone asked me this.

Welcome to the threads! 

I'd bet there's someone on this part of the forums that can either help you or head you in the right direction. Welcome to the forums!

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/forum/10-bass-boats-canoes-kayaks-and-more/

6" PVC?  I don't know that I've ever seen anyone recommend that.  The consensus that I seem to recall is to opt for solid fiberglass push poles in the .75-1.25" diameter range.

 

Welcome aboard!

34 minutes ago, flyingmonkie said:

6" PVC?  I don't know that I've ever seen anyone recommend that.  The consensus that I seem to recall is to opt for solid fiberglass push poles in the .75-1.25" diameter range.

 

Welcome aboard!

I've seen plenty of 6" and 4" pvc outriggers, were you maybe thinking he meant for use as stake out poles? Or did I misunderstand his question?

Like this?

Doh!  Nope you're right, I misread his question.

40 minutes ago, flyingmonkie said:

Doh!  Nope you're right, I misread his question.

But back to what you were talking about... do you know where someone would buy those fiberglass rods for making DIY stake outs? Id like to make one for my kayak but I have no clue what type of business sells those??

 

Several manufacturers sell them in the $100 range.  I've seen these but have no experience with them: http://www.shop.coolwaterproducts.com/Shallow-Water-Anchors_c18.htm

 

There are several DIY alternatives as well.  Do a Google search for "DIY shallow water anchor pins"

I bought my 3/4" diameter fiberglass rods that are 10 feet long from McMaster Carr for $28.68 a piece. I made the rod holders and mounted on to front of boat and one on back. Ground a point on one end to easily push into lake bottom.