Forward Deck Rodholders

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Has anyone installed a rod holder on/through the forward deck. I am looking to create a mounting point for my planer boards and I need them to get off the water. A hartop or radar arche is out of the question right now due to cost but here are my thoughts on another way to "skin the cat."

I'd like to get the tips of these poles about 6ft off the water. First, I was going to drill through the forward deck, both port and starboard, and install flushmount gunwhale rod holders. I'd like to insert them just fore of the windshield. First I need to find holders that are not angled. Secondly, fab up some backing plates for additional support. I doubt the fglass is all that thick up there. Thirdly, get some inch or inch and a quarter round stock for the poles (probably cut in to 3ft sections). Lastly, attach a heavy duty eye screw to the tip of each pole and insert the poles in to the aforementioned rod holders.

Anyone think this skeem would work? I bought all the gear and planers just don't have a way of using them yet. Thanks.