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Iadded a few rod holders to my boat last year. First, 2 years ago I added clamp on rod holders to the back end of the bow rail which work ok ($15 each). They are about 2 feet forward of the road holders in the first picture but still easily accessible. I also have a hard top so I added two of the very sharp gold, bolt on rod holders to the sides of my hardtop (about $75 each). These are about 3 feet above the gunwhale but can be easily adjusted to point straight out and also hold the rod nicely, just a bit higher. Finally I added 2 additional SS gunwhale rod holders. Bought a set at consumer marine but they didn't come with any of the plates or hardware. Stupid me didn't realize you had to buy them separate. Anyway, before I had a chance to buy them the owner of Fisherman' s Outfitter's in Gloucester sold me another set with all the hardware (about $65 each). Took some work to install but they are nice. Put one on the stern next to the outboard and the other on the port side a mid ships. With the rocket launchers I think I'm pretty much complete for rod holders (though you can never have too many). ;-)
By the way I kept the cutout from the gunwhale to show perspective buyers when I sell the boat. Amazing but it's over an inch thick and about 8 layers. I have to say as I have tinkered with this boat I truly believe I purchased a very high quality boat. Though not available in smaller sizes anymore I will strongly consider buying another Hydra-Sports Vectra Series if I ever decide to step up.
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