{"product_id":"core-series-5-xl-rod-rack","title":"CORE SERIES™ 5 XL Rod Rack | Designed for Larger Reels \u0026 Heavy Tackle","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCORE SERIES™ 5 XL Rod Rack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for anglers who want extra spacing between rods without sacrificing storage capacity. Featuring wider \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150mm rod centres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it provides increased clearance for larger overhead reels, electric reels, slow-pitch outfits and heavier tackle while maintaining quick and easy access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt around our innovative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunnelCore™ modular mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, every rack is configured to suit your boat using the appropriate backframe. The result is a secure, rattle-free fit across a wide range of aluminium and fibreglass boats—without drilling or compromising your boat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Fit Your Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStabicraft®, Senator®, Surtees®, Extreme®, Frewza®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or another popular NZ boat brand?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop by Boat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e section to find the recommended GunnelCore™ configuration for your boat. Simply select your boat brand, enter your exact boat model at checkout, and we'll configure your rack before dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoat manufacturers regularly update their designs, and even the same model can vary between production years. If we need any additional information, we'll contact you before manufacturing. If we get it wrong, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe'll make it right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHolds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 fishing rods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e695mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150mm rod spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for larger reels and improved access\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunnelCore™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e interchangeable backframe system\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine-grade EVA protection to reduce vibration, prevent scratches and minimise rod wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfigured to suit a wide range of aluminium and fibreglass boats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional wall-mount brackets available for garage or shed storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and manufactured in New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunnelCore™ Backframe Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSLR (Silverback Low Rider) Backframe – 25mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for shallow, straight or angled storage pockets with lower upstands. Optional brackets allow fine adjustment for boats with angled or irregular pocket designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid Backframe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for deeper or bulb-shaped storage pockets, using compressible protective padding to provide a secure, rattle-free fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of the GunnelCore™ system is its flexibility. 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