Bow Rail Hardware

[parishht]

I know a lot of you are talking about removing the rail.

I like my rail and I actually need to replace the hardware.
I found this hardware on e-bay and I am not near the
pirate ship right now,
so I was wondering if these are the correct fittings?

If someone wants to sell me their removed hardware,
let me know.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BOAT-MARINE-PARTS-HARDWARE-RAIL-ANGLE-CONNECTION-LOT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ26448QQihZ002QQitem Z120016564085QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[C YENSEN]

HEY MAN, CHECKED OUT THE HARDWARE,

IT IS NOT THE RIGHT STUFF.

I REPLACED MINE THIS SPRING FROM A BRAND FROM BOATERS WORLD.

NONE OF THE BRACKETS ON THE V20 HAVE A "T" SHAPE, THE ONES YOU NEED ARE ALL ANGLED, AT 60 DEGREES.

DONT BUY THIS STUFF

[C YENSEN]

AND I AM NOT POSITIVE, BUT I THINK YOU NEED 7/8" DIAMETER

[parishht]

I am not really looking for the T's,
what I REALLY need are the base's

[C YENSEN]

I LOOKED AT THE SITE AGAIN, THEY ARE 1" DIAMETER, YOU NEED 7/8" DIAMETER. AND THEY ARE CHROME PLATED, SO SINCE YOU ARE IN SALTWATER, THEY WILL START TO PIT AND CORRODE THE FIRST TIME YOU TAKE THE BOAT OUT. IF YOU JUST NEED THE BASES, I SUGGEST BOATERS WORLD OR WEST MARINE, AND DON'T BUY ANYTHING OTHER THAN STAINLESS STEEL (THEY WONT CORRODE).

I THINK I PAID AROUND $12 EACH FOR THE BASES. NOT BAD, PLUS NO SHIPPING OR WAIT.

[Skools Out]

look on www.boatfix.com or on www.saveonboating.com


http://www.saveonboating.com/products.asp?cat=64

If your are going to replace them then pay the little extra an use stainless and be done with it forever.

[parishht]

Thanks guys,
Stainless it is, I won't waste my money on those e-bay ones.

This is why I like this site,
more information that "Funk & Wagonals". ;D

[Geekie1]

Hi parishht,

Go onto Ebay / Boats and do a search on "stainless steel".
You will find all kinds of 316 stainless steel fittings for around $6.50 apiece. 316 stainless steel fittings are about the best marine SS fittings you can buy. Alot of the Boaters World and West Marine fittings are 304 SS. (not good) The $6.50 price is for 1" 316 fittings. 7/8" fittings should be even cheaper. Stay away from 304 stainless or any plated fittings. I hope this helps as EBay has saved me lots of money for top quality hardware and parts!!!

[racerx]

what all hardware do you need? bow rail on my 92 got bent in a little thunderstorm that rolled thrue here about a year ago. so i removed it. all the mounting hardware and upright post in good shape. no screws though, i drilled them all out. it all on a trash trailer that will be heading to the dump this weekend. you got me just in time,lol. pm me ur adress and i will put em in a box for ya. you pay shipping.

[parishht]

Racer, check your messages. ;D

I'll take some pix and measurements this weekend.
After Friday, I will be on vacation 8) next week.
It will probably be Tuesday or Wednesday till I can get back on the computer. ;)

[parishht]

racer, here are some pix of the bases I need.
let me know if what you have is close.
if so ,
I need 6, but will take as many like these as you have.


base angle

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/angle.jpg

end by windshield

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/rail_end.jpg

hole pattern

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/hole_pattern.jpg

see why I need new bases

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/need_new.jpg

[LESTERUS]

HEY PARISHHT!!!
I HAD MINE REPLACED SOME YEARS AGO, THE GUY DID IT ALL IN STANLESS WELDED, NO SEAMS, LITTLE EXPENSIVE, BUT MONEY WELL SPENT.

ANYHOW 2 BLOCKS FRM MY OFFICE I HAVE A SALVAGE YARD THAT SELLS ALL STAINLESS FITTING (NEW) AT GOOD PRICE, IF RACERXXX DONT HAVE WHAT YOU NEED LET ME KNOW , BUT IF YOU CAN DO IT WELDED IT LOOKS A LOT BETTER AND STRONGER

[racerx]

hmmm, you got a dually. rail is different but, what i have may work. i will look tomorow.

[soulseller]

I need to replace the bottom fittings on my boat's rail, there are 6 fittings, are the two fittings on either end of the rail 30* and the the 4 others all 60*?

And is the tubing 7/8"?