Rod Spacing ?

Building a new set of Rod holders for the Lund. These are single stalk rod holders. What spacing works for most people? I only have 33" across the bow, in front of the forward seat bases. Unless I move it back some, then it will block the 2 front storage boxes. I was thinking space 6 out on that. The mounting bracket on bottom is 2" wide. Going with 6 across that will give me 5 3/4" between them. Then mount one back just a bit on both sides.
The tops will not be as wide as the Drift Master Single stalk's are.
Now I can move back to the rear front deck seat bases. And have more room then I need to floor mount them. But then I cover the center rod locker lid. Front livewell and one big compartment.

I'm thinking the 5 3/4" between them will be plenty. But thought I would ask before I rivet them to the base that will be screwed to the front deck. Thought I would Rivet them in, and after I know the spacing is good. Then weld them on later on.

Will post pic's after I have them in the boat and ready to use.

Pete

I was going to measure my mounts but got busy doing other things.

Mine are 5" but it is a little tight. If you are replacing one you may have to turn the one next to it a little to screw the new
one in. After they are in and set, that spacing works fine.

If you are talking about the Driftmaster crappie stalkers there is a youtube video with David from Driftmaster showing how to mount and talks about spacing.