Installing outriggers is not the 'black art' many people think it is, but there are some tips and techniques which have been worked out over the years that are worth knowing when the time comes to install your own outrigger system.

In the pictures to the right, the outriggers are set at just about the perfect angle or rake.

Another important consideration concerns the placement of the outriggers - very often they're placed so far forward they're almost impossible to reach from the cockpit in safety. This can become a matter of real concern at the end of the day's fishing when conditions have worsened and the decision is made to return to base. Similarly, it goes without saying the halyards should also be returned to the cockpit where they can be used over and over again during the day.