Rod Holder Set-Up Idea and Question

[wannagofishin]

We have a pontoon with 2 fishing seats up front. I have to have something easy to put in and take out, but can't mount anything onto the boat. Each front corner has a box - one is a livewell and one is a storage box. On top of each is a hole for a rod holder.

My idea is this: Use PVC in each hole, the length of the hole (I think they go all the way to decking) and then come up just above the rail. Then use a 90 on each of those and a piece across to connect them both (would run a wooden down through for stability
(If the PVC is not strong enough to support I could try aluminum tubing)

From that, I'd like to mount 6 fishing rod holders to do spider rigging off the front.

1 - Would this idea potentially work?
2 - What rod holders would be best for it - It looks like I need something that will hold the rod tip near the water - and from what i can tell, that would be something with a 0 or 5 degrees - is that right?

Sorry for the long post - and if what I'm thinking to try doesn't make sense - any feedback would be appreciated!

[SpeckledSlab]

The tubing or dowel are good remedies for span strengthening. Photos of the area would probably be a big help for members to give you helpful feedback.

[wannagofishin]

[wannagofishin]

That's a stock photo - but same set up, we have a TM in the middle through the front gate

[volsdad]

I have the same layout in my pontoon. I use Spyderlok rod holders works great.

[stormcloud]

Mount to the rail.

[wannagofishin]

I have the same layout in my pontoon. I use Spyderlok rod holders works great.

When you have a chance, would you mind sending a pic and/or how you've set it up (and which spyderlok holders you use). Thanks!

[lowe rider]

I have a friend who bought a new pontoon boat this past spring. He mounted a baseplate on each side of the front door and had Scott at Hitek rod holders make an upright post slightly higher than his railing so the rod holders would clear the railing. He will make a set of rod holders any height you need if you’ll contact him. Here’s a picture of his rod holders. These are the ones I’ve been running for years and They work great.
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[volsdad]

When you have a chance, would you mind sending a pic and/or how you've set it up (and which spyderlok holders you use). Thanks!