Deck rail on new cigs!
 

Wondering what people think about leaving the deck rail off for a cleaner look. I love the new 38 Phil just built without the deck rail. Does anyone really use them? I have not on any of the cigs we have had. Also makes it tougher to clean around.

What do you guys think?

DK

I didn't have one on Speed Racer. I loved the clean look.....

I agree, I think it looks better. I never thought about it until I saw the 38 Phil just built. Your 38 looked mint without it.

Looks much better without it... But if your on the bow and you need something to hold on to for what ever reason, you will wish you had one.

I never minded the look of the deck rail... Could be a pain in the azz to clean though.

If your up there alot for lines and/or anchor it does come in handy for stability.

I think only hardcore idiots like us would notice to tell you the truth... :D

I doubt we would hear .... ""Is that one a them thar Cigar boats ... without that deckrail thingy Dude!!!" :D

keep the rail

So true!

I like the clean look myself, but a painted rail looks cool and is useful as well. The way Harold from Grafikworx does the Cig logo on the deck draping it over the rail gives it a cool effect making it worthwhile.

Like this

the flat rail on the cigs looks cool.........Due ya know where to buy the flat material to put one on....I just repainted my mag and cant decide if i want no rail or lifeline or new style rail

My deck is constantly waxed so I like a rail to hold onto

I was thinking the same thing. When I wax my deck it is like a skating rink and one slip and....

The rail is like a safety handle to grab onto just in case you need it.

The material is probably 6061 aluminum rectangle that you can get from any material place that stocks aluminum. Just measure one from another cig and order a length then cut it to the desired length and put the holes in. The blocks that hold it up off the deck are probably alum too. Measure those and any shop can make you what you need for dust.

Ktron,
Sounds like you are getting ready to build another boat. Are you?
After thinking about it, I'm not sure how I would build another boat. I would be torn about the rail, but would probably leave it off for aesthetics.

i like the look without it but i would need it. to tell you the truth if i didnt have no i wouldnt have got a 4 in. x 4in. bruise on my thigh. but i like a waxed bow.

Is there a strengthening component to the rail? Are the decks without rails built stronger(heavier)?

You ever consider the rails like Ottis has?? Despite being a pain in the neck to clean, it can come in handy

only when you need them.........

yester year..........

Currant Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!the only thing differant is Lucy is with me and we are going the other direction....30 years.....time flies.....

you have owned that rig for 30years?

There is no Strengthening component to the deck rail. Just asthetics and a little functionalbility (sp?).

you nee a rail! you will definatly get hurt!

You are probably right.

I have a full length cover for the boat and like that the deck rail keeps a little gap from the cover and my paint job on top. Also good for the rain to drain off.

That is a very good point that I had not thought of.

clean look