low profile bow rail modification

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I trimmed my rail posts down as I like the look better. The mounts donot have to be removed or relocated. I cut the tubing leaving 5 1/2" on the front support and 3" on the middle support. slide the front and middle supports back in the mounts loosley, and then you will notice and mark where the rear end of the rail needs to be cut to once again fit in the rear mount. TIP:Tap rail with a rubber mallet to get it to seat back in mounts after trimming as it is a snug fit.
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another view. sorry. i am still figuring how to post pics here
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Did you lose your sliding hatch lid in front?...like the cover 8) ...we were talkin' just the other day about coverin' the front hatch... ;) ...
 
Looks darn good and I also like the windshield wiper. That's something I plan on adding on my V in the near future.
 
I like it also, looks like it would give you a clearer view while underway and still give something to hold onto if you have a rider up front. That taller rail has always been a footcatcher when i step forward. Also like the side cleats that you have, I put them on my Top Notch ...     Forget the windshield wiper just another thing to break, just use rain X , works for me... 

 Like the Palm Tree Decal whats it say?            Z
 
Schmahworld, like the bow rail a lot, looks good. I second the Rain X boats only, DON'T USE ON AUTOS glare at night from oncoming cars is realy bad, very hard to remove. Crusher
 
Hey thanks for the compliments guys! Its a pretty easy mod that looks nice and doesnt cost a nickel, just a little of your time. I never figured out what all that factory bow rail was about anyways. A little over kill there I think.
Zebra-- the palm tree sticker says "NO BAD DAYS"
Every now and then I still have one... ;)
reelapeelin -- I took off the sliding lid off about the second year I owned her. It just didnt work for me and was in the way with my anchor system that I have to use here on the columbia river. working my anchor got a whole bunch easier after removing it and having the snap top made to fit. Besides that I was constantly having to remind my buddies working anchor not to step on it. I still have it and the teak wood and guess I would sell it if anyones looking for one. Its in fine shape and I dont think I will ever use it again. I have all the bow cushions in perfect shape also. I dont use those either. Its all just sitting in the attic...
 
thats it on pics for now. I can tell you the holder is made locally here in portland by motion marine products. the anchor is a 30# and has the chain welded at the bottom and then the chain is zip tied at the top of anchor. Its called a breakaway columbia river anchor. IF it gets hung up to bad when u are pulling it the zip ties pull loose and at that point the pull is at the bottom of the anchor instead of the top. you always get your anchor back with this system. There is also a 2' buoy ball on a locking slider on the mainline. u throw your ball out when u are ready to pull. it slides down the rope as u pull with the boat. when the anchor releases it eventually gets pulled all the way up to the ball. the lock on the slider holds the anchor suspended at the ball untill you get all your rope in and retrieve it. This makes life much easier as we use 300ft of rope to anchor on deep hoes on the columbia river. check out this site for products!
http://www.promotionfishingproducts.com/ProductsBrowse.asp?Cat=AN
 
like the cover ...we were talkin' just the other day about coverin' the front hatch...
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Yep we sure were! That's what I was talking about but to keep water out it would need to come up to the front near the front navigation light....just past the front cleat in the pic:
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Sweet looking mod you got there world but after my adventure on the shoals in 2 to3' seas I think mine will remain high. A freind of mine told me that boats are always a comprimise and you have to set yours up for how you use it. At any rate that is a sweet looking V you got there.
 
Get some better pic's of the cover please!!

I am now thinking about removing my slider and doing the same! ;)
 
Is there anything under the hatch-cover for support?...does water puddle in the middle of it from rain, etc?...

Anchor balls are GREAT!!...my buddy uses his spring-cleat (midship, the one you show) and pulls away on an angle ... werx REEL gude ;) ...
 
macajoe i will get you some soon. its raining here again now. I hate the rain!!!! I need some warm sun, some palm trees, a ocean breeze and a cold one in one hand and my fishin rod in the other!!

reelin--- it does puddle without a bow of some type. its not really an issue for me as when iam out in the chop it seems to drain itself and i am opening and closing it anyways. to open i leave it attached to the step through and leave the bottom and right side unsnapped except for the bottom right corner. It just opens when I swing the glass and the bottom right corner unsnaps and it just lays over. when i close it i just snap the bottom right corner again. This boat fits in my garage so that is where I keep it when its not floatin.-
 
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