boat rod

I want a boat rod but don't know what to look for. There is something to do
with weight class. I don't want and uptide/downtide whatever they are. As
for what type of fish I am after basically I will drop the weight/bate/hook
over the side and see what happens.

I might catch a small fish I might catch a medium fish I might catch a large
fish I don't know.

any help greatly accepted

What type of fishing are you referring to (example Bass fishing, walleye,
redfish or etc.)?

Almost every rod I have can be used from the bank, pier, surf or out of the
boat. My rods are all stuff that can be purchased from Cabelas, Bass Pro,
Wal-Mart or any tackle shop. 7 foot medium or medium-heavy action rods.
Some are baitcasters and some spinning tackle. The only rods I have for
strictly using out of a boat are ones I use to troll for tuna with or fish
drop line for red snapper. These rods are all 5 to 6 foot heavy action with
large unlevel Penn reels. Very expensive gear for less then 5 trips a year
offshore according to my wife. I remind her that every time I bring home
yellowfin tuna, wahoo, Mahi-Mahi or red snapper. I especially remind her
how much she owes me for the grilled Mahi-Mahi.

Sarge