Sea Ray

Yes, I can fit one on each side if I wish to sacrifice those storage areas. I'm hoping to put them forward(or aft) of them if there's no interference.

Sorry my prior post was not clear.

The OP was in inquiry about what exists within the volume between the exterior hull and the cockpit walls.

If those existing compartment doors and guts are removed, to perform visual inspections of the volume contents, then an informed decision may be made of the options for surface mount rod holders.

Then replace those compartment parts, without also putting a rod holder at those locations.

FWIW, those steps were VERY handy on my boat during some of the modifications and upgrades. I used my digital camera and captured / saved many images that have helped throughout the years of ownership.

Can't see beyond the solid compartment walls..are they removeable?maybe?

Right.

In every instance on my boat those internal compartments could be unscrewed, then those compartment liners removed, exposing the volume between the hull and the cockpit walls.

Doesn't that option exist on your boat?

I don't know....i didn't see any screws, but I'm gonna take another look now. Thanks, I'll let you know.