I don't think it looks bad at all... I'd keep it, too!
Thread: Take off the bow rail?
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12-02-2009 10:00 PM
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12-02-2009 10:08 PM
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.
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12-02-2009 10:14 PMYou can take it off ONLY if you re-use it somewhere else..... Jumbo towel rack on outside of trailer?
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12-02-2009 10:24 PMLast edited by FASTERDAD; 12-02-2009 at 10:26 PM. Reason: spelling
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12-03-2009 12:33 AM
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..
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12-03-2009 12:57 AM
thanks sean...where u at these days
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12-03-2009 09:10 AM
Keep it.....
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12-03-2009 09:21 AM
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.
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12-03-2009 09:40 AM
Keep the rail. Think of it as a horizontal stripper pole.
Mind over matter.
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12-03-2009 12:45 PM
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 thought about that but with 2 amps, 4 tweets, 4 mids and 2 subs so she's pretty loud already.
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
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12-03-2009 10:27 PM
I say loose the arch ..... keep the rails ?!?!?!
Orrrr...... leave the gun ..... take the cannole !
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12-03-2009 10:59 PM
I think it looks good with the rail. Especially with the tubular arch.
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12-03-2009 11:20 PM
It's a fishing boat. Sleek is neither stock nor optional.
Brian Tillett; Active Thunder Factory Representative
wwwActiveThunderBoats.com
brian(a)activethunderboats.com
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12-04-2009 10:52 AM
If you don't use it, eventually it will fall off.....
Wicked
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12-04-2009 12:35 PM
Not worth the trouble to remove it and have the holes patched. It looks fine.
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12-04-2009 12:57 PM
I think the rails look good and are an excellent safety feature for a fishing boat.
Mark
Everybody should believe in something; I believe I'll have another drink.