T-H Marine RT-14 Rod Tamer Rod Holder Strap, 14 Inch Deck Mount, Holds Up to 4 Rods

The T-H Marine RT-14 Rod Tamer is a 14 inch deck-mount rod holding strap built to keep up to four fishing rods secure and organized while underway. The strap is molded from black polyurethane that retains its stretch and resists breakdown from sunlight and most chemicals, so it holds its grip over repeated use. Unlike hook-and-loop straps, the Rod Tamer will not snag on fish hooks, will not lose its hold when wet, and will not fade out over time.

This deck mount version attaches with a single countersunk screw at the strap end, making it a practical choice for aluminum or foam-filled fiberglass boats that cannot accept the retracting gunwale mount version of the Rod Tamer. In use, the strap stretches over the stored rods and hooks into a loop mounted on the deck, holding the rods flush and rattle-free. The RT-14 is the 14 inch deck mount model rated to hold up to four rods; a longer 18 inch deck mount version (RT-18, rated for up to seven rods) is available separately for boats needing to secure more rods in one strap.

Specifications

• Brand: T-H Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: RT-14
• Product Name: Rod Tamer, 14 inch deck mount, holds up to 4 rods
• Mounting Type: Deck Mount
• Strap Length: 14 inches
• Rod Capacity: Holds up to 4 rods
• Fits Rod Size: 14 inches
• Material: Polyurethane (PU)
• Color: Black
• Product Dimensions: 14 inches D x 14 inches W x 14 inches H
• Weight: 0.1 pounds
• Installation Hardware: One countersunk screw

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rods does the RT-14 Rod Tamer hold? The T-H Marine RT-14 is rated to hold up to four fishing rods in its single 14 inch strap.

Is the RT-14 a gunwale mount or a deck mount? The RT-14 is the deck mount version of the Rod Tamer, mounting flat to the deck rather than retracting into a gunwale-mounted housing.

What boats is the RT-14 deck mount best suited for? Aluminum boats and foam-filled fiberglass boats that cannot accept the retracting gunwale mount Rod Tamer are well suited to the RT-14 deck mount design.

What material is the RT-14 strap made from? Black polyurethane is used for the RT-14 strap, chosen because it retains its stretch and resists degradation from sunlight and most chemicals.

Will the RT-14 strap snag on fish hooks? No, the RT-14 Rod Tamer strap is designed so it will not get hung up in fish hooks, unlike older hook-and-loop style rod straps.

Does the RT-14 lose its grip when it gets wet? No, the polyurethane strap on the RT-14 will not lose its hold when wet, unlike hook-and-loop alternatives.

How is the RT-14 installed on a boat deck? The RT-14 mounts to the deck with one countersunk screw at the strap end, and the strap stretches over the rods to hook into a loop mounted on the deck.

What is the difference between the RT-14 and the RT-18? The RT-14 is a 14 inch deck mount strap holding up to 4 rods, while the RT-18 is an 18 inch deck mount strap holding up to 7 rods.

What color does the RT-14 Rod Tamer come in? The RT-14 Rod Tamer is molded in black polyurethane.

Will the RT-14 fade or degrade in sunlight over time? No, the RT-14 strap is molded of polyurethane that remains unaffected by sunlight and most chemicals, so it will not fade out.