[bradford]

I put a pulpit on mine and have the original cuddy style bow rail. I looked at getting a custom one which would wrap out around the pulpit and look really sweet and make the boat appear a lot bigger, but you're right, a lot of money. I salvaged a pair of split style rails off a Chris Craft Scorpion that I plan on installing on my V, and also have a V-20 Fisherman that has the split style rails like you see on Dually style V's. If you think they would work let me know. I think splicing one in will be no where near as strong, and I use mine pretty hard when launching to steady myself as I climb over the bow and pulpit.