Bow Rail

[Hammerhead]

Wondering. The bow rail was all bent and ready to fall off so I went ahead and removed it. I'll prolly add an anchor roller to avoid havin' to go up on the bow at all.
Any CG req that I replace the bow rail? I never let anyone up there anyway...but, don't wanna run afoul of the regs. TIA

[chumbucket]

No, there is no CG requirement regarding bow rails. They're not needed, and the boat looks good without them. 8)

[charlie_the_tuna]

yes most boats look alright without them, i think the v20 bennefits from a bow rail, looks wise.

[ebol5]

Charlie, I can't imagine the boat without it, It would look.... NAKED! :o
But really, I do use the bow area quite often it is definetly a necessity.

[macojoe]

There was a pic here of a boat with no rail that looked pretty good!
Have to see if I can find it??

[Franco]

I TOOK MINE OFF AND LOVED IT, IT WAS ALSO RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SIGHT

[macojoe]

I TOOK MINE OFF AND LOVED IT, IT WAS ALSO RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SIGHT


Get a taller seat!! ;) ;D



Ok not the one I was looking for but it will work

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/741852_2.jpg

[Skools Out]

i'm thinking of removing mine they look like a newer style boat with out the old looking hugh bow rail

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album45/v20_1.jpg

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album45/v_20_4.jpg

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album45/v_20_13.jpg


http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album45/v_20_9.jpg

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album45/v_20_10.jpg

[racerx]

i agree with ya skools. boat looks sharp without it.and since mine is bent....

[Zebra]

There you go Racer take your bow rail off and one thing crossed off the to do list before splash down. Good Luck...

[racerx]

yea bud, i'm like water. i take the path of least resistance,lol.

[phester]

somebody here, I thought it was Franco, [???] cut their bow rail down so it was maybe 4" high at it's highest point.....I thought it looked great

[racerx]

hmmmm... i'd like to see a pic of that. sounds cool

[Zebra]

its a dual con but the rail is different

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/Zaff/V20sportfish.jpg

[TheTinMan]

Only time I use a bow rail is alongside a dock....lose it, looks better!

[TheTinMan]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album45/v_20_10.jpg

That's gotta be the nicest v20 interior I've seen....awesome!

[msbhammer]

Speaking about the bow and all. Is there any Coast Guard rules not allowing persons on the bow when the boat is moving ??

[phester]

quite certain that's a no-no here in N.Y., mostly a common sense thing....it CAN be dangerous legal or not, although I have been guilty of it myself .Though, absolutley no children up there while under way

[steplift20]

safety i would never go with out my rail

[chumbucket]

Depending on a bow rail for safety is a false sense of security in my opinion. Most are constructed with set screw type fittings and come loose and or pull apart at the drop of a hat. A welded rail with through bolts is about the only type you can depend on with and piece of mind. ???

[reelapeelin]

I guess I'm a BAD-DADDY...my kids have always ridden the bow...and always w/ PFDS of course...keep speed down and a real watchful eye for wakes, etc... ::)...

[Hammerhead]

This bowrails bases were cracked and the rail bent. Must'a taken a hit dockside. I like it better bare.
Re; Bow riding...I used to let my black lab hang out on the front of my Bonito while I chased ducks. One day I almost caught up with one and my dog jumped overboard off the bow. I shut the motor down and jumped in after him. Thank God he was OK. I swore I'd never let'm do that again...he never tried either.

[willy]

The angled joints on mine are all corroded, I was going to buy replacements for them and redo it but after seeing those boats without it I LIKE IT
What do you guys refill the deck holes with 5200 ?
Might be my rehab project on Old School since I can't get out and fish :-/

[willy]

I think it will be hard to match the color so the holes don't show up, any suggestions from anyone if you are not going to paint the boat ???

[Veeder]

I replaced my bow riail with a toe rail made from 1"x1" starboard (what else!). I glassed the deck holes from the rail stanchions and just drilled new holes for the toe rail. Still have something to stop me (or a screwdriver) before going over.

[Blue_Runner]

When I had the '72 V20 I was an anti-bowrail'er cause the bow rail on the boat was old and corroded and not much good, but with the '94 V-21 its welded stainless and I can do chin ups on it. I can't believe how much difference it makes compared to the correded type. :-/ I'm now pro-bowrail 8)

BUT, THEY DO LOOK NICE WITHOUT THEM TOO, DON'T THEY? ??? 8) :D