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I checked out the boat. First, I removed the cabinet under the dash board. It was self contained and came out intact. I did have to remove the steering wheel to get the clearance. Once out, I had space to work. I used a 6" diameter hole saw bit (not the 4" I mentioned but a 4" may work......the larger the access hole the easier to manipulate the sweeps). The top of my access cut is level with the bottom of storage shelf directly next to the pilots seat. The bottom of that shelf is where I ran my rigging. Hidden and protected. I then "dog legged" the rigging up a bit and connected directly underneath the teak gunnels. Like I said earlier....the flush mount rod holders leave a tight fit. I removed the holders but, then again, I ran my main motor harness and kicker motor harness and other wires in the same area. All the rigging then sweeps down from the gunnels with a cleaner look.

Like I said, I used a 6" hole saw bit for drilling (I am pretty well set up with those). I was pretty cautious. The material I drilled through looks to be about 5/8" marine plywood veneered with gel coat. I had a little over 3" of clearance behind that panel before I would have damaged the sides of the hull. With the cabinet out I had space. I would imagine that the same could be accomplished with a jig saw with an extremely short blade. Drill 4 corner holes and get to work. The area remains completely dry and is completely hidden. Looks do not matter. If you leave me a cell phone number I can take pictures with my wife's cell phone and get them to you. I use a flip phone and am picture challenged. My email is in my profile.