Freedom 335 Cup/Rod Holders

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oramos

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Hello, has anyone changed the cup holders in the transom on either side of boxes to combination rod/cup holders? Any suggestions on what model and process?

Also interested in any other locations on gunnels that you might have installed rod holders.
 
I'm also going to replace the rod holders this off season, on each side of the boxes with Rod & Cup holders. I've used the Mate Series rod holders on a previous boat and they worked fine. But I'm looking at Gemlux also. The question is how much access do I have to the rod/cup holders from underneath ?
I will also be adding 2 more 15 degree rod holder to the port & starboard gunnels. Probably use Lee's.
Can't get to my 307 Freedom for a couple of weeks, deer season.
 
I worried whether the combo holders will fit as they have a wider flange for the screws and there isn’t much space there and current cup holders have a very thin flange
 
The Gemlux rod holders don't use screws, they secure from below with a big threaded nut. Plus you've got to have the access to the underside to tighten the nut. The installation socket looks like a good option for the Gemlux rod holder. If we can reach that underside.
 
I think the works for gunnels but not sure how to get underneath for the ones in transom
 
I did it on my 307 Freedom. Unfortunately I do not remember the brand that I used but the Gemlux would not work as there is not enough room. the ones that I purchased did bolt thru the top with a baking plate and had drain fittings for the drain tub. It was a tight fit but not a problem.
 
Do you remember if you went with 0 or 15 degree holders? So you obviously were able to reach up with a socket from the one hatch?
 
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