There is a fix for the pin issue:
https://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/45799-problem-with-cannon-dual-axis-rod-holders/?do=findComment&comment=369022
CaptSpike said:
"So I looked the issue over and came up with a solution. I inserted a 4-40 x 1.5 long pan head stainless screw thru the roll pin with a my lock nut on the other end. Washers on each side as well. No way the pin will come out now. Profile is low enough that it shouldn't be an issue.
Spike"