rod storage below deck

can fishing rods be stored below deck in a hobie outback or a hobie revolution for surf launching and landing, also what length of rods? If you had to choose between a revolution 11 or 13, outback or a pro angler 12 for surf launching and landing which would you choose and why? will demo all three, but would still like your expert opinions.
Thanks,

can fishing rods be stored below deck in a hobie outback or a hobie revolution for surf launching and landing, also what length of rods? If you had to choose between a revolution 11 or 13, outback or a pro angler 12 for surf launching and landing which would you choose and why? will demo all three, but would still like your expert opinions.
Thanks,

I can just barely get my 7 foot one piece in the bow of the revo. Getting it out is the hard part, it's nice to have a buddy. If you have a two piece rod it will fit up there without issue. You can also strap them to the side of the boat using the paddle strap and a leash. That's what I prefer.

All those boats have advantages. The revo moves the best out of all of them, the pro angler is probably the most steady but the slowest. The outback seems to be right between the two with good stability and decent speed. It also seems to be more inclined to go up over a wave while the revo cuts through them. The revos also has less lateral stability compared to the other two.

I can just barely get my 7 foot one piece in the bow of the revo. Getting it out is the hard part, it's nice to have a buddy. If you have a two piece rod it will fit up there without issue. You can also strap them to the side of the boat using the paddle strap and a leash. That's what I prefer.

All those boats have advantages. The revo moves the best out of all of them, the pro angler is probably the most steady but the slowest. The outback seems to be right between the two with good stability and decent speed. It also seems to be more inclined to go up over a wave while the revo cuts through them. The revos also has less lateral stability compared to the other two.

+1

A pool noodle with a slit up the side, or a piece of pipe insulation is a great way to keep things from getting beat up, or snagging the rod eyelets too. The drive well really eats up a ton of your usable space.

I can get some shorter 2 piece rods in the bow hatch of the Outback, but it sucks getting them out.  I also can get an 8 foot 3 piece salmon rod in there.  I started bring that as a back-up.   I usually just leash the primary rod and put it in the rod holder during launch.  During landing, I do like Noah said and strap it to the side.  Just don't huli and you will be fine.

I have a 7' 6" and even an 8' one-piece that I can get in a Revo 13 with coaxing, reel removed. But as mentioned, it's an ordeal getting it out of the hatch.

I've thought about the Hobie Horizontal Rod Holder, but wonder how universal it is for different length rods. I believe Rawkfish has one or two of them on his Revo. Anyone else have these? Thoughts?

I like the Outback with the turbo fins and sailing rudder. It does not paddle worth a hoot, but it scoots right along with the turbo fins, has an acre of usable real estate on deck, and its absurdly stable. Finally, its small and light enuf to put on top of your car without killing yourself.

Stuffing rods inside is relatively easy. Getting them out is a royal PITA. Stick Jackets are over priced rod covers that just plain work. Slip them on like a finger trap and they protect the guides and let the rod slip come out of the hull pretty painlessly.

http://www.stickjacket.com/Web/Home.php

Just don't huli and you will be fine.