looking at buying a new caracal i would be going from a cougar ftd i rode in a friends new caracal last weekend thought it was a great boat great ride i like the layout the only thing i didint like is i fish alot of longer rods (7.5 to 8') i put a couple rods on the drivers side the rods do not fit very well the tips ride up the console has this been an issue for other caracal owners??