Thread: bow rail fix ?
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Old 08-09-2013, 12:43 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Van View Post
I had "almost" the same kind of connection break on my boat.
I didn't have the flange on the end it was just right flush with the gunnel and bolted from underneath.

I could not get to the bolt and I found rail brackets online with the exact angle I needed. Three screws fasten it to the boat and set screws hold the rail. It is stronger than original.
But for yours you would have to cut/grind off that flange.

Something like these they come in different angles. I actually did the side that was still intact so they would match and the added strength. People are always yanking on bow rails.

60° Round Base S.S. Boat Rail Mount, 7/8" #6040C

https://www.easternmarine.com/index....FVOe4AodMgkAzw

Hmmmmmmm
Thanks Van, good option to think about

RRon,,, I hear you, thinking about resale value,,, already covered up two holes some num nuts put in for speakers near the stern to help sink her with a wave over transom...... Not to mention where they flush mounted the radio/DVD dumb chits...

I feel better now
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