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1968 16' 7" Bow Rails
xwhaler	#1  Posted on 02/20/12 - 6:21 AM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/29/10	Hi Everyone, I'm looking to add some bow rails to my '68 classic. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any that may fit this application and also what years would work on this? Theres a guy on Ebay who will make them for $495 plus shipping but I'd like to buy used and save some $$ if possible. Thanks in advance.
Phil T	#2  Posted on 02/20/12 - 6:48 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Where are you located? CMI Marine an fabricate rails if you are near the Massachusetts coast. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
xwhaler	#3  Posted on 02/20/12 - 7:01 AM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/29/10	Hi, I'm actually in Seacoast NH...abt 15 miles inland from Hampton. I will check that place out you reccomended. Also am gathering a list of marine salvage/consignment shops in New England to see if they may have something.
Joe Kriz	#4  Posted on 02/20/12 - 9:45 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	You would want Bow Rails for a 1975 model and below which have the Smirkless bow. http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=100 1976 and above with the Smirk bow have a slightly different bow rail. I would look for a used bow rail as many people in Florida and Texas remove them for flats fishing.
xwhaler	#5  Posted on 02/22/12 - 11:21 AM
Member Posts: 8 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/29/10	http://www.ebay.com/itm/390392490337?item=390392490337&viewitem=&vxp=mtr what are folks thoughts on this rail? I emailed with the company and they tell me that it will fit my '68 Eastport and that it is 18" off the gunwale. Does 18" seem the right height? Seems a tad low to me? I want the standard so if folks know how high their rails are that would be helpful.
Tom Hemphill	#6  Posted on 02/22/12 - 3:51 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 136 Comments: 1 Joined: 01/19/08	Measuring my 1970 16-foot Whaler, I find the (probably original) bow rail extends about 18-20" above the gunwale.