Where can I find some Bow Rails?

[Billy Ray]

If anybody knows where i can find some Bow Rails (I think they're called that) for my 170 please let me know.  I also need to find the hand rail that goes over the windshield on the center console.  These two things are all that is missing from my 75' 170.  I live in the Houston area...so if anyone knows somewhere close that would be a plus!!

[aviator8]

I am looking for the same.  Intersted in any replies here.

[allen456]

I can get the raw materials and fittings for you.  You would have to bend the tube on site.  If you let me know what all you need and I can check the price from my suppliers. here are a couple of examples.http://www.sea-dog.com/cgi-bin/webdata_pro.pl?_cgifunction=search&_layout=pdfs&pdfs.itemgroup=Rail%20Fittings

[johnsjmc]

What do you bend the tube with? Would an electricians conduit bender work without kinkingthe tube?

[GoneFission]

The bow rails are a generic part - you can make your own or find one at a marine supply/salvage location and make it fit.  The rail around the console/windshield is more of a custom part, but not unlike those on other center consoles.  Again, you may find one very similar at a salvage/parts shop and be able to adapt it.  

Aviator - you may want to check Lanier Marine Liquidators - I'm not a real fan of theirs, but they have had several Aquasports over time and parted some out.  You may find a railing there - and it's local to Cumming, GA!

[allen456]

I was at Lanier marine liquadators this past weekend snooping around.  The only Aquaports that they had was the destroyed 200ccp and a decent 246 family fisherman.

[GoneFission]

Any chance they would let you have the console railing on that 200CCP?  I don't think anyone is going to buy that boat as-is - they're going to have to part it out...

Maybe you could take the whole console - could it work on your boat?  

[allen456]

I hinted to the idea of parting the boat.  It looks like a tree or something crashed onto the port side.  I badge was ok and the other destroyed.  The coffin box is there and the console itself is ok but the rails and windsheild are trashed.  I would be happy to see if the will part it again if there is anything that anyone needs.

[Mad Dog]

I have the bow rail off a 22-2.  



It needs new feet but those are easy to come by.

I'm in San Antonio, if you are interested.

MD  

[Billy Ray]

Thanks for all of the info.  I didn't know that it was typical to make these fit or bend some your self.  Thanks!

[Billy Ray]

Would they fit my 170 or are they too big?

I have the bow rail off a 22-2.  



It needs new feet but those are easy to come by.

I'm in San Antonio, if you are interested.

MD  

[Mad Dog]

Would they fit my 170 or are they too big?

I couldn't say.  If you'll get some measurements of overall length, width, and between the feet, I could check them against the one I have.  I would guess the 22-2 rail is a little longer overall.  The beam would be adjustable.

MD  

[Billy Ray]

All right!  I'll get the measurements and we'll go from there.

Thanks!

Would they fit my 170 or are they too big?

I couldn't say.  If you'll get some measurements of overall length, width, and between the feet, I could check them against the one I have.  I would guess the 22-2 rail is a little longer overall.  The beam would be adjustable.

MD  

[thill]

You can flex that bow rail to fit your 170, but the feet won't line up with the old ones, but who cares?!?

I just bought and installed a center console rail for my 170.  Was on Ebay for $35!  
Measure the width of your console, and then keep searching!  Many of them go for $35 to $75 bucks in Stainless Steel.  I like this one MUCH better than the old aluminum one.

-TH

[Billy Ray]

Wow...you really can find anything on ebay.  I don't know why I didn't think of that.  Thanks!