The rod holder bracket is the only way to go.

" Note the inside railing which will be the backbone of the fully adjustable slider-mounted custom accessories I plan to install along the entire length and back of the boat. No drill holes allowed! I just realized all the potential hanging space this creates for towels, spare lures/leaders taken out of rotation, or whatever else."

You can't believe all the stuff you can hang there. I even use "fish on", rod holder to allow me to "cleat" one way or the other.

I think my 17' looks big.......not any more!!!!!

Well thought out!!!!!!!!!!
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