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Thx for all the response guys. Being that I am re-doing the entire boat ( just finished placing the transom in today ), I removed the teak holders because they are so shot (whoever owned the boat 28 years before me, power washed the shit out 'em).

After removing them, I thought, hell - there's room forward of these stock rod holders that would allow me to extend forward the rod holders as well as create a nice shelf w/ a high lip to securely contain all of the misc crap that collects on a boat ( that could be bad or good ! ).

I like the look of the clear plastic rod holders, but it might be too sleek for me. I do like the look and feel of teak and that would be my first choice. Being that I let my teak weather naturally, maintenance is not a huge concern - the benefits outweigh the negatives.

So, I am looking for some ideas. Again, this is all backburner stuff - I have sooooooo much to do, but it is something that I am planning on..