Installs in a few minutes. Waterproof silicone is a good idea. Actually a good idea whenever you drill into your yak for anything. ONE THING. All rods are not created equal. Different handles, lengths of handles, etc. Any piece of PVC pipe that is 1 5/8 inch diameter on the OUTSIDE will slide right in to this tube. I suggest you do like I did and cut a 1 foot piece and slide it in when you're going to fish. Then anything fits. I have two installed and have no complaints. PVC in both. The cool thing?? Slip it out when your done. Quality is great on this product. Installation is a piece of cake. I just like the added comfort of multiple fit by adding the PVC and keeping the real off of the boat.They might get mad at me saying this because they sell the tubes, but PVC is real cheap. You could make many rod inserts for a fraction of the price.INCH AND FIVE EIGHTHS outside diameter.Happy fishing.... I'm already on the lake!
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