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A tackle organizer system that organizes fishing tackle and equipment at a storage location inboard a boat. The system includes a storage box, a multiple-port organizer insert, and a storage tray that defines one or more storage recesses. The system further provides securable storage for fishing tac

A tackle organizer system that organizes fishing tackle and equipment at a storage location inboard a boat. The system includes a storage box, a multiple-port organizer insert, and a storage tray that defines one or more storage recesses. The system further provides securable storage for fishing tackle and equipment in both a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation.

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1. A tackle organizer system for organizing fishing tackle and fishing tackle boxes in a boat, the system comprising:a) a storage structure, the storage structure including: i) a lower storage region defining a plurality of generally vertical storage compartments for vertically storing fishing tackl

1. A tackle organizer system for organizing fishing tackle and fishing tackle boxes in a boat, the system comprising:a) a storage structure, the storage structure including: i) a lower storage region defining a plurality of generally vertical storage compartments for vertically storing fishing tackle boxes; ii) an upper storage region defining: 1) a plurality of generally horizontal storage compartments for horizontally storing fishing tackle boxes; 2) a utility storage compartment located adjacent the horizontal storage compartments; and iii) a top storage tray mounted above the upper storage region, the top storage tray defining at least one recess for storing fishing tackle. 2. The tackle organizer system of claim 1, wherein:a) the horizontally stored fishing tackle boxes are secure in a stored position by a detachable cord. 3. The tackle organizer system of claim 2, wherein:a) the vertically stored fishing tackle boxes are secured in a stored position by ribs formed in the lower storage region of the storage structure. 4. A tackle organizer system for organizing fishing tackle in a boat, the system comprising:a) a storage box, the storage box including: i) a lower region; and ii) a first upper region; b) at least a first organizer insert positioned within the storage box at the first upper region, the first insert defining a plurality of lateral storage slots for lateral receipt of fishing tackle; and c) a plurality of vertical storage slots located in the lower region of the tackle organizer system. 5. The tackle organizer system of claim 4, wherein:a) the lower region includes a first side wall; b) the first upper region includes a first base; and c) the first side wall and the first base are configured to define a first step. 6. The tackle organizer system of claim 5, wherein the first organizer insert is positioned above the first base of the first upper region.7. The tackle organizer system of claim 5, further including:a) a second upper region, the lower region being located between the first upper region and the second upper region. 8. The tackle organizer system of claim 7, wherein:a) the lower region includes a second side wall; b) the second upper region includes a second base; and c) the second side wall and the second base are configured to define a second step. 9. The tackle organizer system of claim 7, further including a second organizer insert, the second insert being positioned within the storage box at the second upper region.10. The tackle organizer system of claim 4, further including a securing member for securing fishing tackle and equipment within the lateral storage slots.11. The tackle organizer system of claim 10, wherein:a) the securing member includes an elastic cord extending across the lateral storage slots, the elastic cord having an end that is detachable from a secured position to provide access to the lateral storage slots. 12. The tackle organizer system of claim 4, wherein the first insert further defines a utility storage area having an opening adjacent the lateral storage slots.13. The tackle organizer system of claim 4, wherein the storage box includes a flange located along a perimeter of the box, the flange including a plurality of holes for mounting the tackle organizer system to the boat.14. The tackle organizer system of claim 13, further including a mounting strip, the mounting strip having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the first surface being adhesively joined to a deck portion of the boat, the second surface including a plurality of mounting studs that extend through the holes in the storage box flange for mounting the tackle organizer system to the boat.15. A boat, comprising:a) at least one storage location configured within the boat; b) a tackle organizer system mounted at the storage location of the boat, the tackle organizer including: i) a storage box having at least a first stepped portion, the first stepped portion defining a lower region and a first upper region; ii) at least a first multiple slot organizer located at the first upper region, the first multiple slot organizer defining a plurality of storage slots each configured to receive a storage container; and iii) a plurality of vertical storage slots located in the lower region of the tackle organizer system, the vertical storage slots each configured to vertically receive a storage container. 16. The boat of claim 15, wherein:a) the plurality of storage slots of the first multiple slot organizer is configured to laterally receive the storage container. 17. The boat of claim 16, wherein:a) the storage box further includes a second stepped portion defining a second upper region. 18. The boat of claim 17, further including:a) a second multiple slot organizer positioned at the second upper region, the second multiple slot organizer defining a plurality of storage slots configured to laterally receive a storage container. 19. The boat of claim 18, further including:a) a first storage tray located adjacent the first multiple slot organizer; and b) a second storage tray located adjacent the second multiple slot organizer. 20. The boat of claim 15, wherein:a) the storage location at which the tackle organizer system is mounted is located below an opening in a deck of the boat. 21. A method of making an organized compartment within a boat for organizing fishing tackle and equipment, the method comprising:a) providing a tackle organizer system, the tackle organizer system comprising: i) a storage box having a lower region and at least a first upper region, the lower region defining a plurality of generally vertical storage slots; ii) at least a first multiple slot organizer, the first multiple slot organizer defining a plurality of storage compartments; the first multiple slot organizer being configured to provide lateral accessibility to the storage compartments; and iii) a mounting strip; b) installing the tackle organizer system beneath a decking of the boat; the step of installing the system including: i) providing an opening in the decking of the boat; ii) adhering the mounting strip to the decking of the boat adjacent the opening in the decking; iii) positioning the multiple slot organizer within the upper region of the storage box; and iv) fastening the storage box to the mounting strip. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein:a) the step of providing the tackle organizer system includes providing system further comprising at least a first storage tray. 23. The method of claim 22, further including the steps of:a) positioning the storage tray adjacent the multiple slot organizer; and b) attaching the storage tray to mounting structure adjacent the opening in the decking. 24. The method of claim 21, wherein:a) the step of providing the tackle organizer system includes configuring the generally vertical storage slots to receive utility boxes of a first size; b) the step of providing the tackle organizer system includes configuring the storage compartments of the first multiple slot organizer to receive utility boxes of a second size, the second size of utility boxes being different than the first size of utility boxes.