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spray rails
Posted: Jul 31st, '07, 02:36
by thereheis
has any of the faithfuls installed the spary rails or smart rails on there 31 b's ?if so i would like to see the finished pistures if possible ...what kind and how did you attach-em???? and how much did they really help ??? thanks
phil
Spray rails
Posted: Jul 31st, '07, 08:42
by keysdisease
Take a look here, these are very common in Florida. Taco Marine part number V21-0824
http://www.tacomarine.com/item--2-1-16- ... -0874.html
if the link doesn't work go to:
www.tacomarine.com and use the search box for: spray rail
Good stuff
Steve Moyer
Soundown Ft. Luaderdale
Posted: Jul 31st, '07, 09:29
by JP Dalik
UV you wanna field this one?
Posted: Jul 31st, '07, 15:40
by In Memory of Vicroy
Well, from all reports they seem to add some lift and knock down the spray. They glue on, so supposed to be an easy install. On the other hand they look fonky on a B31 to my eye.
UV
spray rails
Posted: Jul 31st, '07, 22:20
by thereheis
thats the answer that i was looking for they look like they don't belong on a 31 bertram RIGHT??? well thanks for the answer to my question ,,,,
phil
Spray rails
Posted: Aug 1st, '07, 08:23
by Capt. Mike Holmes
Phil, I ran a 31 years ago that had large wooden spray rails, They weren't real pretty, but they did help - as we found out on the first trip after the owner removed them. John Cranston's spray rails are so big they almost act as an extended planing surface - they are pretty much a chine extension, if I remember correctly - and I understand they also do a good job at knocking down spray.
Personal choice here, does the boat being occasionally wet bother you a lot?