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You should cut off the welded brackets and install adjustable ones.

I would guestimate you would need 12" brackets like this:
http://www.easternmarine.com/12-galva...cket-86132

At the top add this bracket for attaching the board. This bracket can be adjusted for the hull angle.

http://www.easternmarine.com/swivel-t...cket-86115