Bow Rail

[shvr_me_tmbr]

I am needing to replace some missing fixtures of the bow rail. The ones needing replaced are the 8 that mount to the boat gunnel. My problem is I don't have the old ones to match up the angles. Is there a standard size or are all different. The rail is for a 1974 170.

[Capt. Bob]

Base mounts I've seen are fairly standard 30, 45, 60 and 90 degree female ends. Assuming you have the railing, you could set it up on the bow ( with a little help in holding in place) and get a good idea of the degree needed at the different spots.

Looking at this ad it appears you have 60 degree bases.


Good luck.

[shvr_me_tmbr]

Thanks Capt. Bob for posting the pic, pretty neat to see an ad from the 70's. I ended up finding them at a marine surplus near us. They are 7/8" 60 degree round base. Ended up getting all 8 of them and the "T" fittings for the upper part of the rail in all stainless. Most of them were clearanced out for about $3....thank goodness. Once we clean the rail up it will look like new.