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So, you’re ready to go fishing. Your tackle box is stocked, your boat has a full tank of gas, and your fish boxes are ready to be filled. Now wait a minute, you just remembered you never got around to installing rod holders—yikes!

Luckily, installing your own fishing rod holders on your boat is fairly easy, but before you get started, you’ll need to determine what degrees you’ll be angling your holders. In most cases, anglers opt for either 0-, 15-, or 30-degree angles for their rod holders for boats. What’s the difference between the three? Let’s find out.

0-Degree Rod Holders

When you install your rod holders at 0-degrees, that means that they will be straight up with no angle at all. These are usually the easiest to install because they require the least amount of space. Keep in mind that the higher the degree of slant, the more space you’ll need below the gunwale in order to successfully install your rod holder.

In addition to holding fishing rods, these rod holders are also commonly

There’s no better feeling than diving off your boat on a hot summer day into the perfectly chilled water—and there’s no worse feeling than realizing that once you’re in the water, you have no idea how you’re going to get back up onto your boat.

An easy solution to this problem starts and ends with a quality boat boarding ladder. Luckily, there are a variety of boat ladders to choose from, all with different designs and mounting options to fit every need. So, let’s dive in and breakdown your choices for the perfect ladder for your boat. (watch video)

Types of Boat Ladders: Advantages & Disadvantages 

In general, there are three main locations that ladders for boats can be mounted: under swim platforms, over swim platforms, and on the gunwale. Let’s take a closer look at each of these, along with a few other options that might suit your boat’s needs.

Under Platform Ladders 

One of the most popular swim platform ladders are those that are mounted beneath the platform. A major advantage