Attention CC owners, bow rail questions

[mirage2521]

I have to make a decision soon, as I begin the restoration work on my new boat I need to decide what to do about the bow rails, If I keep them there is no doubt that I need to replace them right away, they are rotten. If I replace them I want to do it at the same time I take the old ones off. But, I have been thinking that they really don't serve a big purpose. Being my first larger CC boat I would love some opinions on the bow rails and whether or not they are worth the trouble and expense. Thanks

[Franco]

imo - not worth it on a center console

[chumbucket]

On the CC, I would go with none at all or a low mount split rail like I had on mine (see my gallery pics). 8)

[macojoe]

I wish I had the split rail!!! :'(

[Blue_Runner]

Put your time into something that actually serves a purpose ;D Take the bowrails off!! That's my vote! I had to make the same exact decision on mine and I don't regret taking it off. Mine's not a CC though.

[reelapeelin]

I like the low split rails, myself... ;D...