Bow rail Why ?

[willy]

Just thinking about something after seeing that custom 32' boat on the other post w/o a bow rail , how nice and clean it looked, why do i need a bow rail on a full front cuddy boat. I see the need on my center console, but no one is going to be regularly walking around on the bow of my v20. Has anyone taken it off completely. Would it be a problem in any way?

[Blue_Runner]

I've said it before, it looks better without it and serves no real purpose. Take it off! It won't hurt a thing!

I took it off my '72 cause I'm a cheapskate and didn't want to buy new stainless hardware ;D

[shicks007]

Willy,

Check this out.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=for_sale;action=display;num=1116464 658

[phester]

I likewhat Franco did to his,chopping it down to about 4" at its highest point. It can function as sort of a LARGE non- cumbersome bow cleat...looks sharp!

[reelapeelin]

Willy, a bow-rail on any boat boils down to one thing; personal opinion...I've seen as many V20s and other boats that looked GREAT w/out a bow-rail as with one...that's one thing that makes this board so interesting, is the diversity of styles and individual likes/dislikes of the boat owners...

Like James Brown said; "It's all good..." ;D...

[Stinky_Hooker]

Yes , I have since decided NOT to put one on mine. Looks clean. 8)

[rb437]

Here's what I use mine for-

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album70&id=050805_2_0 30

[reelapeelin]

See, now there ya go...a stainless steele propane crapper...just the kinda individuality I's talkin' about... ::) :o ;D...

[macojoe]

I would still like a split rail!! Maybe some day ???

[willy]

what do ya mean a split rail

[macojoe]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album02&id=wellcraft_ 1

[paradis]

If you ever find yourself out on that bow tending an anchor in a big chop you'll be grateful you had it!!

[Franco]

ON A CUDDY????? THATS WHY IT HAS A WALK THRU HATCH - THE EASY ANSWER IS WHY ANCHOR IN A BIG CHOP ANYWAY

[Blue_Runner]

Hey Rick, nice grill ;D

[reelapeelin]

Oh, that IS a grill... ::)...

[willy]

just saw the propane crapper post LMFAO rp you should be writing for a comic strip somewhere ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

That split is nice! 8)

[rb437]

Good one RP, how you keep your nortons warm is your business. What happens on your V20 stays on your V20 ;D

[Seacrets]

Check out Seabird's boat on page one of the V20 steplift gallery, This is one sharp boat. I'm thinking about removing my bow rail after saw this boat.

[macojoe]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album45&id=v_20_4

Nice!!

[reelapeelin]

Nuttin' wrong w/dat!! ;) 8)...

[trout25red]

I had the center cut out of my bowrail and capped off. This was mainly for unloading gear off of the bow when she is on the boat lift. I wanted to keep the sides of the rails for a spot to grab hold. I would have already gone swimming unintentionally many times without them.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/trout25red/V20.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b390/trout25red/DSC00599.jpg

[reelapeelin]

Trout, mines kinda like yours (yours looks better)...whacked mine and put plastic tips in 'em...boat still floats...needed access for trollin' motor... :)...