rod holder mounts

[eye guy]

Lets say you have a new boat and you are going to put in the rod holders yourself. Would you rather put in the flush mounts, or the side mounts. Does it matter if it is an aluminum or glass boat, in this case aluminum. Pros and Cons greatly appreciated.

thanks

[Sunshine]

If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't do either (I did a combination of both). I would purchase the tubular handrails in a 3' length and then get the supporting brackets. Better looking, better resale and more versatile IMHO

[LEO]

If your comfortable with how your rods would sit when in the holder I'd vote flush every time. There's usually enough sticking up off the boat already with sounders, GPS modules, rope tie-downs, VHF antenaes..., so having them tucked out of the way when not in use is prefered. Sometimes the rod butt needs more clearance in which case the extra inch or two of inverting the mount, or the side option may be better for you. Though these problems are aleviated with the new RAM holders that have an 8 inch post on 'em. These work especially nice with 7+ foot rods. The standard size though work in most all applications including those by Scotty, Berkeley etc. Any version is a quick garage project (always a good thing)Bottomline...if you can flush 'em do it. Tight lines!

[Jerry]

I have an aluminum boat that I use for both fishing and skiing. I went with the flush mounts and they work great.
Pro's: When the rod holders are not in use, I stow them away and you don't even notice the mounts. Nothing to bang against or catch on. Depending on the mounting surface, I would think that flush mounts would be sturdier.
Con's: Water can get down thru the mounts into the compartments below. You have to drill good size holes, so once you go this route you are committed.

[Vern Bjornstad]

Check out in-a-snap rod holders, no drilling. Snap into rope cleat. I have 4 for my Pro V.
Check the web site www.in-a-snap.com