Ribs: Exposed or Unexposed ?

Going to have fab work done on the Ark. I like the finished look of the covered ribs or unexposed but as others have pointed out, noteably Country Dave it looks bigger but I'm going back and forth. Cost is also a factor to a point. Probably close to $300 to cover them up.

How about some input?

Pics attached of my Ark and Lowblazah's boat, same boat configuration.

I like them covered up. Then you can put horizontal rod holders along each side.

Covered but easily removable gets my vote. Makes it easy for repairs or improvements because we all know we are really never done making changes to our rigs. :LOL2:

Kind of agreeing there. Thanks for the input.

x2 on what johnnybassboat said

johnnybassboat said:

Covered but easily removable gets my vote. Makes it easy for repairs or improvements because we all know we are really never done making changes to our rigs. :LOL2:

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X3. Plus you might gain space for rod storage or rod holders.

rickybobbybend said:

johnnybassboat said:

Covered but easily removable gets my vote. Makes it easy for repairs or improvements because we all know we are really never done making changes to our rigs. :LOL2:

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X3. Plus you might gain space for rod storage or rod holders.

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The rod storage and ability to mount various "stuff" with some suction mounts I have is a big reason I'd go that route.