I run 4 boards on each side my charter boat, total 8, when I pull a board to check it for fish or weeds I just move the other boards out to fill the gap created by the board I pulled. Then when I am ready to put the board that I pulled back out I just set it too the inside of the setup, that way I don't have to worry about running into the other boards and having a big mess. I run 4 person charters at a very good price. If interested in a learning charter give me a call @ 419 376-5895, captain Gary Leach, Ohio North Coast Charters, good luck.