bow rail

rhahn427 · #1 06-19-2007, 01:06 PM

Ok ....... I admit it ......... I'm a newbie ......

I want to replace my bowrail with an open front bow rail.

I know I can buy the tubing and the components that will allow me to use the same mounts but I want to know what kind of shop do I need to go to to get the rail bent to match the bend in my existing rail? Or how do I bend it myself.

Thanks

Rick

Sean · #2 06-19-2007, 01:19 PM

Couldn't you just take a sauzal to the existing rail and wala!~ you have a open front rail ;D

reelapeelin · #3 06-19-2007, 02:40 PM

I took my center section out w/a pipe-cutter just forward of the upright, then put INSIDE caps from the hardware store ... but if you want a reely factory-lookin' job, and yer near the coast, find a T-top maker ;) ...

rhahn427 · #4 06-19-2007, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

Couldn't you just take a sauzal to the existing rail and wala!~ you have a open front rail ;D

I could but I wanted to keep the old one intact incase I didn't like the open front for some reason

Stillrunning · #5 06-19-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhahn427

I could but I wanted to keep the old one intact incase I didn't like the open front for some reason

Just cut it off and if you dont like the looks then have a new one bent then you may have no cost at all.

tsubaki · #6 06-19-2007, 06:25 PM

TAKE IT OFF, TAKE IT ALL OFF.
Sorry thought about the titibar.

#7 06-20-2007, 01:41 AM

I removed the middle also and capped it off. looks factory nice. I also cut the two mounting pipes down to 51/2" (front) and3"(middle) then took a couple inches off the rear so the rail would again fit in the rear rail fitting. I just lowererd the whole thing several inches. It was easy to do. you dont have to remove or relocate the mounts! gives it a nice low profile look, but still plenty useable. I can send you pics if you like.

tsubaki · #8 06-20-2007, 08:19 AM

Welcome to the site schmahl, of coarse we want pictures (their expected).
Look under "How To" topics or post stuff and these guys will help.

msbhammer · #9 06-20-2007, 01:23 PM

Some of te old sea dogs around the boat yard say to fill the tubing with sand. This will prevent the tubing from getting kinks in the tubing.

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