Take off the bow rail?

[MarylandMark]

Thinking it might look sleeker without the bow rail.

Thoughts?

(ignore the rednecks behind me- remember this is a RV Resort I keep my boat at)

[Sea-Dated]

It might look sleeker but how often do you use that rail for tying off fenders? You might regret it later.

[old377guy]

rail is fine on your boat as it already has an arch ( doesn't really lower the "perceived profile")

[Perlmudder]

I think it looks good, gives it a bit of an "offshore" look!

[Magic Medicine]

the rail looks fine to me

[MarylandMark]

I thought about the bumper/fender thing. Out of all the boats I run with, mine is 5+ feet shorter, sits lower and I'm always last in/the slow poke of the bunch so I never am the fender hanger anyway. Once in a while and use a cleat just because it's easier to keep it right in that one spot.

Perceived height= knew that wouldn't change but thought it had a more "offshore" look with it removed.

Just tossing out some thing that popped in my head was all.

I need some 400XS to finish the look!

[fund razor]

need wakeboard speakers. :D :o

[Perlmudder]

need wakeboard speakers. :D :o

hey now, i tried to get my dad to buy one for our boat just for the speakers!

[mikes280]

Thinking it might look sleeker without the bow rail.

Thoughts?

(ignore the rednecks behind me- remember this is a RV Resort I keep my boat at)

It's a fish boat not a hot rod :bump::eek::seeya:

[sellsman11]

I see nothing wrong with the rail.

[cigdaze]

I like it on your boat. It completes it somehow...it would look naked without it in my opinion.

Not to mention, it's probably beneficial for deck stiffness.

[Wrinkleface]

Leave the rail!!!:USA:

[cashbrain]

Leave the rail!!!:USA:

YUP !! :iagree:

[MacGyver]

Leave the rail. It'll look better then the holes in the fiberglass where it was mounted :eek::smash:

[boomer35]

We are talking about the Center Console in the pic right?? or is there a go-fast somewhere that making bowrail changes will actually affect "sleekness"

KIDDING..... Sort of

to be honest, i love center consols, so little maintance, so easy to clean, etc... one i get this go fast, deap crackling sound addiction out of my system, youll see me in one!

[JFM]

personally I think it is a bad a$$ center console and leave the rail.

[glh]

If you use it keep it.

If not.... Gone.

[cosmic12]

Leave it don't fix what ain't broke!!!!!!!


What I want to know is, ........ RV....RESORT?:confused::willy_nilly:

[99fever27]

What rednecks?:leaving:

[BBB725]

Keep the rails

[Shallow Minded]

I don't think it looks bad at all... I'd keep it, too!

[Trim'd Up]

I don't think it looks bad at all, and I bet you use it more than you realize. I took them off my old boat for the look, but kinda missed them for hanging fenders, tying up, and keeping my ass from sliding off the bow.

I guess you wouldn't have a problem with the last one with the fishing boat though. :D

[JupiterSunsation]

You can take it off ONLY if you re-use it somewhere else..... Jumbo towel rack on outside of trailer? :D

[FASTERDAD]

We are talking about the Center Console in the pic right?? or is there a go-fast somewhere that making bowrail changes will actually affect "sleekness"

KIDDING..... Sort of

to be honest, i love center consols, so little maintance, so easy to clean, etc... one i get this go fast, deap crackling sound addiction out of my system, youll see me in one!It's behind the center console where those red necks are standing around it!:sifone:. Really though, you have a great boat there, I'd keep the rails,and I like the wake board speaker idea - but I'd point two aft and two fore.:)

[Jesse James]

taking the rail of a 42 fountain right now...and for the holes and re-sale reasons, I am using quick pin cleats in a couple of the holes (for fender and spring line/short docks) and using canopy gromets for the other holes (like what skater, mti, and fountain use to put the windscreen inthe canopy..) only sits about 3/8 of an inch off the deck and can have them done in white....not 100% how i want it..but is more cost effective, it gives me the chance to put the rail back on if i miss it, and if the next guy wants the rail it is available to do also...just mu 02...

the only problem i am having is i cant find anywhere to buy the gromets, i have called mti, and OL they are low on stock and min. order is 100 pieces (at 8 bucks each i can have them filled for that) anybodyu have any suggestions on where I can get them...I called skater, but waiting for chris to get back in the office..

[Sean H]

http://www.danamarineproducts.com/ProductDetails.cfm?productid=1754&CatID=510&group_id=2&CFID=737724&CFTOKEN=55ec2a2-8a6aeefc-5747-4e42-b727-e5228849203b

[Jesse James]

thanks sean...where u at these days

[Spicy]

Keep it.....

[VetteLT193]

Keep it. If it wasn't white I might think otherwise but it actually looks really good with it. Without the rail the boat actually looks cheaper.

I initially didn't like the rail on my Donzi but it has grown on me. It's also very well placed for many things. Holding the boat at the dock, hanging fenders, hanging onto when on the bow, hanging onto while cleaning, etc.

[LaughingCat]

Keep the rail. Think of it as a horizontal stripper pole.

Mind over matter.

[Bobcat]

I like it on your boat. It completes it somehow...it would look naked without it in my opinion.

Not to mention, it's probably beneficial for deck stiffness.

Are you saying that MM has a problem keeping his deck stiff.....:leaving:

[Knot 4 Me]

Keep it.

[MarylandMark]

What I want to know is, ........ RV....RESORT?

Same as trailer trash but a person can't live there. Deeded property but no permanet structures, etc. (If you were serious about asking that is).


I like the wake board speaker idea - but I'd point two aft and two fore.:)

I thought about that but with 2 amps, 4 tweets, 4 mids and 2 subs so she's pretty loud already.


taking the rail of a 42 fountain right now...and for the holes and re-sale reasons, I am using quick pin cleats in a couple of the holes (for fender and spring line/short docks)

Post pics of your progress? Curious how it turns out. I have some super duty cleats on my boat- no quick pins but pop ups. Much sturdier than needed and foot long backing plate on them- could be used at lifting hooks!

I'm going to leave mine alone. A whopping 5 hours on her last year; don't remember if I used the rail a lot or not, didn't think I did but can't really remember. Sounds like it is better left alone.

Thanks for the input!

#1- cleat
#2- amps
#3- mid w/sep tweeters in front, then sub and then seps past rod holders as well

[BRD]

I say loose the arch ..... keep the rails ?!?!?!

Orrrr...... leave the gun ..... take the cannole !

[MattBMiller]

I think it looks good with the rail. Especially with the tubular arch.

[Sydwayz]

It's a fishing boat. Sleek is neither stock nor optional.

:D

[Woody]

If you don't use it, eventually it will fall off.....:(

[Tony]

leave it.

[Griff]

Not worth the trouble to remove it and have the holes patched. It looks fine.

[Wobble]

I think the rails look good and are an excellent safety feature for a fishing boat.