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Auto Dippers

All Aluminum Tig Welded Frame That Can’t Rust

Captain Bruce’s Aluminum Auto Dipper Guarantee: Aluminum Dippers have been given a bad rap because of the difficulty of welding aluminum. Most auto dipper makers try to (stick weld) their own aluminum and then wonder why they don’t hold up? The stick weld becomes brittle and breaks after a year or two. That’s exactly why Captain Bruce contracted with a welding company that specializes in the Tig welding of aluminum to fabricate his dippers (instead of trying to weld it himself). Tig welding melts and fuses the aluminum together to make a much stronger and longer lasting weld.  All auto dippers come as complete kits and include:

  • Pole (with base and side brackets)

  • Arm (that connects the pole to the basket or frame)

  • Basket or frame with custom made net attached

  • High Speed hand winch

  • All Stainless Steel bolts and hardware which include
    (4) 3/8" x 1" SS Lag screws for pole base
    (2) 1/4" x 2" SS bolts and nuts for side pole bracket
    (4) 1/4" x 1" SS bolts and nuts to mount winch
    (1) 1/2" x 4" SS bolt and nut to connect the arm to pole
    (4) 3/8" x 1 1/2" bolts and nuts to attach arm to basket or frame
    (1) 1/4" SS threaded connector (to connect winch hook to lifting arm

  • (2) # 2 brass snaps and #8 line to connect from the front cleat of your boat to the inside arm of your dipper to prevent the basket from swinging away from the boat begins to move forward by the water pressure

  • (1) set of installation instructions

Recreational Auto Dipper:  Made for the recreational crabber who would like to use a auto dipper. Designed by Captain Bruce using the proven auto dipper system to catch crabs, but is less expensive and has less weight than the commercial auto dippers.  This design allows you to mount on either side of your boat just by flipping the ramp around (180 degrees) and pulling the catch bag inside out.

Commercial Auto Dipper:  Made for the serious commercial crabber who makes his living on the water and wants to become more efficient in catching more crabs than by hand dipping.  Designed by Captain Bruce, the Commercial dipper has a aluminum cage to help funnel the crabs into the net.

Both types of systems are attached to the same arms which make them interchangeable with both of the 24 and 30" models.

AUTO DIPPER MOUNTING DIRECTIONS

RECREATIONAL AUTO DIPPER

All Recreational auto dipper frames are made with 3/8" thick aluminum flat bar and Tig welded for years of trouble free usage. 

Made for the recreational crabber who would like to use a auto dipper. Designed by Captain Bruce using the proven auto dipper system to catch crabs, but is less expensive and has less weight than the commercial auto dippers. This design allows you to mount on either side of your boat just by flipping the ramp around (180 degrees) and pulling the catch bag inside out.

 

24" x 24" Recreational Auto Dipper
(w/ OUT Ramp)


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Same as 24RR but without the SS Ramp.  This standard model is made with the top like the standard model.  Total weight is about 35 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  Dippers without ramps have uprights welded on the tops of this dipper.  (See picture.)  PICK-UP ONLY.
24" x 24" Recreational Auto Dipper
w/ Ramp


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With the SS Ramp.  Total weight is about 35 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  PICK-UP ONLY.
30" x 30" Recreational Auto Dipper
(w/ OUT Ramp)


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Same as 30RR but without the SS Ramp.  This standard model is made with the top like the standard model.  Total weight is about 35 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  Dippers without ramps have uprights welded on the tops of this dipper.  (See picture.)  PICK-UP ONLY.
30" x 30" Recreational
Auto Dipper
w/ Ramp


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With the SS Ramp.  Total weight is about 35 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  PICK-UP ONLY.

$ 599.00

$ 659.00

$ 639.00

$ 699.00

COMMERCIAL AUTO DIPPER

Made for the serious commercial crabber who makes his living on the water and wants to become more efficient in catching more crabs than by hand dipping.  Designed by Captain Bruce, the Commercial dipper has a aluminum cage to help funnel the crabs into the net.

24" x 24" Commercial
 Auto Dipper
(w/ OUT Ramp)


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Same as 24RR but without the SS Ramp.  This standard model is made with the top like the standard model.  Total weight is about 40 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  PICK-UP ONLY.
24" x 24" Commercial Auto Dipper
w/ Ramp


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With the SS Ramp.  Total weight is about 40 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  PICK-UP ONLY.

30" x 30" Commercial
 Auto Dipper
(w/ OUT Ramp)


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Same as 30RR but without the SS Ramp.  This standard model is made with the top like the standard model.  Total weight is about 40 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  PICK-UP ONLY.
30" x 30" Commercial Auto Dipper
w/ Ramp


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With the SS Ramp.  Total weight is about 40 lbs (including dipper with net, poles, brackets, hardware and winch).  PICK-UP ONLY.

$ 789.00

$ 849.00

$ 839.00

$ 899.00

REPLACEMENT BAGS
Need a new bag? All dipper bags have one end open and the other end has a draw string closing system.

NOTE: Make sure you measure the back of your cage before you order replacement bag.  Most baskets are tapered front to back Example:  A 36" basket (measured at front of the cage) uses a 30" square bag
(measured at the back of the cage).

 
Replacement Bag
SMALL

 

Small: 24"x24"x48".  Fits 24" front size (19" x 19" rear size).  Bag size is 19"x19"x48".  For custom orders contact Captain Bruce with request.

Replacement Bag
MEDIUM

 

Medium: 30"x30"x48".  Fits 30" front size (24" x 24" rear size).  Bag size is 24"x 24"x48".  For custom orders contact Captain Bruce with request.

Replacement Bag
LARGE
 

Large: 30"x30"x48". Fits  36" front size (30" x 30" rear size).  Bag size is 30"x30"x48". For custom orders contact Captain Bruce with request.

Extra Set of Auto Dipper Brackets
 

Now you can go in half with your crabbing buddy on a auto dipper and use it on as many boats as you want.  Just order and install brackets in other boats and lift the auto dipper and pole and just slide it into the brackets in your buddy's boat.

Reg Price: $ 100.00/ea
Sale Price: $ 75.00/ea

Reg Price: $ 125.00/ea
Sale Price: $ 100.00/ea

Reg Price: $ 150.00/ea
Sale Price: $ 125.00/ea

$ 50.00/set

Questions?  
Call Captain Bruce at 410.287.6315 or 443.693.2438 or email today!