bow rails do i realy need them

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

I'm redoing [painting] my boat and I've stripped the hull clean including the bow-rails . my question is . they seem easy to replace but do i really need them . i don't have allot of real boating time in so I'm wondering if they come in usefull . cant do with out them , doesn't matter or what .

 

[Kevin70]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

The Coast Guard requires you to have them if you have riders up there. So, it's one of those things that would only be illegal if you were caught underway with people riding in the bow.

 

[dmarkvid2]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

I think that what ever you take off the boat, should be put back on. Not just for safety, but to keep the boat in its original style. I don't think having little boating time has anything to do with not having rails. If they are stainless steel, and dull, you can use a little scotch brite to clean them up, and boat wax to make them shine. Also, if you didn't want them on, then you'd want to fill the screw holes to keep water out. My question to you is, "why wouldn't you want them back on"?

 

[tommays]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

They saved me from a BIG injury at the ramp once when i sliped and did a stupid human trick

Cant really say what happened BUT there were there to keep me from face planting from 6' in the air to a cement ramp



Tommays

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

it's been said..

 

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

yea coast guard rules . i just seen our local cost guard over here at brisbane/sf marina they just baught a little mini hummer they drive around in. must be nice.

 

[KRS]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

make an easy tie-off for bumpers, ropes, etc.... I would leave 'em

 

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

the old ones are in the trash . so i need to buy some new stainless rails and fittings. i guess. .. i have a bunch of pop up cleats i was going to use for the ropes and fenders.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

Any marine salvage yards around your area? There are a couple here that have Tons and Tons of railing in perfect or near-perfect condition.

 

[Slinky Cruiser]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

Any marine salvage yards around your area? There are a couple here that have Tons and Tons of railing in perfect or near-perfect condition.

Ship them all over to the UK. very hard to get salvage stuff here.

 

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

no, not much boat salvage places near san francisco.. im figuring about 300$ for new stuff.

 

[B.M.W II]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

I would have to agree. If it came with the rails put them back on for looks and safety. They are on it for a reason.

 

[sundog]

Re: bow rails do i realy need them

I like rails, for safety and comfort, but honestly, if you dont want them on your boat, you dont have to put them back on. LOTs of boats dont have bow rails...it just means you cant sit up there underway.