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Pipe and RAP

I am talking about making the top edge of the gunnels (ie where you mount rod holders) TWICE as wide as they are now. The extra width would be added to the inside edge of the gunnel, so it now overhangs the cockpit. The edge would come down 10 inches or so.

The gunnels would then allow the flush mount of holders in different positons- meaning you can rotate them to angle the rods over the side rather then straight back. The overhang gives you much better balance when leaning overboard - no need for toe rails, lets you mount hawse pipes for lines and you can add coaming pads to it for comfort..

You could then eliminate the rod boxes because you can simply mount holders on the liner under the gunnel.