Bow Rail

[Hammerhead]

Wondering. The bow rail was all bent and ready to fall off so I went ahead and removed it. I'll prolly add an anchor roller to avoid havin' to go up on the bow at all.
Any CG req that I replace the bow rail? I never let anyone up there anyway...but, don't wanna run afoul of the regs. TIA

 

[chumbucket]

No, there is no CG requirement regarding bow rails. They're not needed, and the boat looks good without them. 8)

 

[charlie_the_tuna]

yes most boats look alright without them, i think the v20 bennefits from a bow rail, looks wise.

 

[ebol5]

Charlie, I can't imagine the boat without it, It would look.... NAKED!
But really, I do use the bow area quite often it is definetly a necessity.

 

[macojoe]

There was a pic here of a boat with no rail that looked pretty good!
Have to see if I can find it??

 

[Franco]

I TOOK MINE OFF AND LOVED IT, IT WAS ALSO RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SIGHT

 

[macojoe]

I TOOK MINE OFF AND LOVED IT, IT WAS ALSO RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SIGHT

Get a taller seat!! ;D



Ok not the one I was looking for but it will work

 

[Skools Out]

i'm thinking of removing mine they look like a newer style boat with out the old looking hugh bow rail

 

[racerx]

i agree with ya skools. boat looks sharp without it.and since mine is bent....

 

[Zebra]

There you go Racer take your bow rail off and one thing crossed off the to do list before splash down. Good Luck...

 

[racerx]

yea bud, i'm like water. i take the path of least resistance,lol.

 

[phester]

somebody here, I thought it was Franco, [???] cut their bow rail down so it was maybe 4" high at it's highest point.....I thought it looked great

 

[racerx]

hmmmm... i'd like to see a pic of that. sounds cool

 

[Zebra]

its a dual con but the rail is different

 

[TheTinMan]

Only time I use a bow rail is alongside a dock....lose it, looks better!

 

[TheTinMan]

That's gotta be the nicest v20 interior I've seen....awesome!

 

[msbhammer]

Speaking about the bow and all. Is there any Coast Guard rules not allowing persons on the bow when the boat is moving ??

 

[phester]

quite certain that's a no-no here in N.Y., mostly a common sense thing....it CAN be dangerous legal or not, although I have been guilty of it myself .Though, absolutley no children up there while under way

 

[steplift20]

safety i would never go with out my rail

 

[chumbucket]

Depending on a bow rail for safety is a false sense of security in my opinion. Most are constructed with set screw type fittings and come loose and or pull apart at the drop of a hat. A welded rail with through bolts is about the only type you can depend on with and piece of mind. ???