Amarine 4347346661 Rod Holder Review
Our verdict
At $71.99 for four rubber and stainless steel rod holders, the Amarine 4347346661 costs the most upfront in this comparison but delivers the highest per-unit count, backed by a 4.6 star rating across 833 reviews and 300-plus bought last month.
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Anglers outfitting a boat that needs four holders at once, such as a full gunwale spread, who want rubber-cushioned stainless construction and are willing to pay more upfront for the complete set.
Skip if
Skip it if you only need one or two holders, since paying $71.99 for four when you need fewer makes the per-unit cost far less competitive than the 2-packs and single units in this comparison.
- Material Rubber, Stainless Steel
- Weight 1.6 ounces
- Color Silver
- Pieces 4
- Priced 188% above the category median ($24.97 across 84 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 833 owner ratings
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Popularity3.8/5
833 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Four rod holders in one purchase is a different proposition than the single or double packs elsewhere in this comparison, and the Amarine 4347346661 is built around that scale. At $71.99, the total cost is the highest listed price in this group, but it also delivers the most pieces per purchase at four, which changes the per-unit math considerably.
Material-wise, this holder combines rubber with stainless steel, a pairing not found elsewhere in this comparison where materials run either straight metal, straight plastic, or PVC. The rubber component likely cushions the rod against the metal holder body, which is a detail worth noting for anglers concerned about scuffing or rattle on a moving boat.
The numbers hold up against the higher price. A 4.6 star rating across 833 reviews sits just behind the 4.7 star ceiling set by the Scotty holders in this comparison, and the 300-plus bought last month figure lands in the middle of the pack, ahead of the Sea 27-2P's 50-plus. For anglers who need a full set of four holders rather than one or two, the price makes more sense as a bulk purchase than as a single-unit comparison against cheaper competitors.
Pros
- Ships as a 4-pack, the highest piece count of any holder in this comparison
- Combines rubber and stainless steel, a cushioned build not found in competing listings
- 4.6 star rating across 833 reviews, close to the 4.7 star ceiling in this group
- 300+ bought last month places it ahead of the lowest-demand competitor
- Silver finish and stainless component suit saltwater or marine environments
Cons
- $71.99 is the highest total price in this comparison by a wide margin
- Per-unit cost only makes sense for buyers who actually need all four holders
- 833 reviews is a smaller sample than the 1,700 to 2,900 review counts of some rivals
- 1.6 ounce weight spec seems inconsistent with a stainless steel 4-piece set, which is worth double-checking against the current listing
Specifications
| Material | Rubber, Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Color | Silver |
| Pieces | 4 |
Performance notes
A rubber and stainless steel combination suggests the stainless provides the structural holding power while the rubber likely serves as a cushioning or grip element where the rod contacts the holder, reducing wear from vibration on a moving boat. Shipping four units together is suited to boats that mount holders across a full gunwale spread or need backups on hand, rather than the single or double-unit setups covered by other holders in this comparison. Silver as the stated color also aligns with the stainless build, giving a consistent marine look across all four pieces if mounted together. Buyers should weigh the total $71.99 cost against how many holders their boat actually needs, since the value case here depends on using close to all four rather than just one or two.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating across 833 reviews is a solid result, trailing the 4.7 star Scotty holders in this comparison by only a fraction while drawing from a meaningfully sized review pool. The 300-plus bought last month figure sits comfortably above the lowest-demand competitor here and suggests consistent interest despite the higher total price point. Given that this is a 4-pack rather than a single unit, the review volume likely reflects fewer total transactions than a same-priced single-unit product would need to reach, which is a reasonable pattern for a bulk-oriented purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does this rod holder cost more than the others in this comparison?
It ships as a 4-pack rather than a single unit or a pair, so the $71.99 price covers four holders total. On a per-unit basis that works out closer to $18 each, which is competitive with the single-unit stainless options nearby.
What is the benefit of combining rubber and stainless steel?
Stainless steel provides the structural strength and corrosion resistance, while the rubber component likely cushions the rod holder body to reduce wear or rattle. This combination is not used by any other holder in this comparison.
How does the rating compare to cheaper single-unit holders?
At 4.6 stars across 833 reviews, it trails the 4.7 star Scotty holders by a small margin but outpaces the 4.3 and 4.4 star options in this comparison. It represents a solid middle-to-upper tier rating for a bulk 4-piece purchase.