Spray Rails

ocuyler · #1 04-24-2003, 06:58 PM

This subject was touched on last year, but i don't remember anyone replying that actually HAD spray rails.

How well do they work (Is it really worth it?). Where would you put them on a (23). What material and how would you fasten them?

I recall during sea trials with my 23' that big water (6') would run up the hullside and the wind would roll the water right over the rail. Now that's a wet ride!

Let me know what you guys think.

Otto

[ April 24, 2003, 05:59 PM: Message edited by: Otto Cuyler ]

Ken Poole · #2 04-25-2003, 12:17 PM

Otto,
Had spray rails on my 23. They are great, reduce the spray in the boat a lot. Now if you want to get wet its not going to stop it but for the most part I really like them.
Was told the way they are installed is you take a teak strip and screw it to the hull at 12 " centers, then the next strip screws thru the first strip and also into the hull, just off-set the hole centers. The subsequent layers will then only attach to the previous wood strips, keep off-setting the screw centers. Use a sealer like 4200 on the first strip and the holes on the 2nd. The guy who showed me this is a boat builder who appears to know what he spoke of.

GetReel · #3 04-25-2003, 12:17 PM

Thats an issue for Tracker builts! Just kidding. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] No spray rail that I'm familiar with is gonna knock down 6 footers-I suggest Grudens Bib Overalls. Hows the boat coming?

TUGBOAT · #4 04-26-2003, 01:58 AM

OTTO
Go to the 2nd page repairs/mods 6 or 7th ? down, I had this ? Myself there are links & answers.I havn't done anything Yet,Still trying to get to that point.
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