Rod holders that will mount on the handrail

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rogerbum

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All,

I've been looking at an easy way to add some rod holders to the roof. Since my radar is already mounted forward, a radar arch aft was not really a good plan. Also, I wanted something that wouldn't interfere much with putting a dinghy on the roof. I came across these rod holders from CE Smith that are designed to be mounted on a T-top rail. I ordered 2 to see if I'd like them on the Tomcat. They're pricey (about $100/each) but they work well and I like they way they look. Also, installation required no new holes in the roof. The result is in the image below. I'll probably order two more for the other side.

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Today I ordered two more of the CE Smith rod holders to mount on the starboard side. I also picked up two rod holders from West Marine to mount on the handrails on the bulkhead. I bought the adjustable ones so I could tip them out slightly. This allows the net to be positioned in a way that it won't tangle with the rods mounted above.

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I've had four of them on the MOOSE for several years now and they work great; they keep the spare rods up and out from underfoots while fishing.
Al
 
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