Newer and older gimbal rod holder compatibility?

[NHAngler]

Wondering if anyone has had success with upgrading the older gimbal rod holders to the newer round style ones? Seems larger so should cover the footprint of the older one and then some. The measurements on the screws is 3.25 OC. The older ones measure just over 3.25.

Thoughts?

 

[Mustang65fbk]

I went with the Burnewiin brand gimbal mounts on my 2004 Grady White 228 Seafarer and love them. I removed the two rear stock Grady White rod holders that came with the boat, installed the Burnewiin mounts in their place and they cover up everything. I did have to drill one new hole per side/mount, as the older ones I believe are a 3 hole mount and the Burnewiin ones are a 4 hole mount. But that was about all I had to do in order to make it work. Very quick, easy, makes the boat look nicer and the Burnewiin mounts are extremely versatile with just about whatever you may need them for.

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