bow rail

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by chart

here are some pictures looks like the 60 deg. t's are alum and rest is stainles.

I'm willing to bet that the rails are stainless and the fittings are pot metal. They (the fittings) tend to get eaten alive in salt water. Best thing you can do is buy new stainless fittings..... certainly not cheap, but will last you a long time and in the final analisis, will be much cheaper than replacing them with more pot metal fittings every few years.

[chart]

I found stainless fittings at a local marine suply about 12 each. Is there any brand that seems better or any to stay away from.

[nymack66]

Good question, I did purchase the ones you see in the picture from West Marine. You can check Bass Pro shop (good price) most retailers will have two quality one lighter than the other. I go for the heavier one more money but holds up well?
Sea Dog is good brand ..