There was a four rod rocket launcher on mine when I purchased it used. The engines will tilt all the way up without touching it. Whoever installed it used only lag bolts. I was able to access and replace 6 of the 8 lags with thru bolts and washers which is plenty in my estimation to secure it enough to troll rods from. I put my flatline rods (stand-up bent butts) in the two outer most holders and release clips out to the stainless grab rails . This keeps the lines down and out of the way.
I have a 2021 GW 330 Express and just had a custom fitted transom mounted baitboard and 5 rod holders set up by the local GW dealer here in Sydney
Thats a nice job.
yes the lid fully opens and the boat covers are still able to be attached to the transom. GW Dealer here is Short Marine, Middle Harbor Sydney and can probably send you the plans as they get them fabricated by an external company. Only other change was the boat naming sign on the transom was partially covered by the baitboard supports so not really a big issue.
