I am looking for the two sections of a the bow rail for my 2002 Sundowner 205. The previous owner threw the anchor over the top and bend it down.
It looks kind of goofy now and I expect that it will break if any weight gets put on in.
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| Author: | Beaudryvt [ Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | ISO Bow Rail for a 205 Sundowner |
I am looking for the two sections of a the bow rail for my 2002 Sundowner 205. The previous owner threw the anchor over the top and bend it down. It looks kind of goofy now and I expect that it will break if any weight gets put on in.
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| Author: | babbot1 [ Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ISO Bow Rail for a 205 Sundowner |
Try calling a welder and see how much it would cost to have them fix or replace it. You might be able to just bend it back with some heat. Too much heat will discolor or weaken the stainless so it needs to be done properly. A welder can probably fabricate a new section and weld it in if they can't bend it back. The only other thing I can think of is http://greatlakesskipper.com/ and the dealer. |
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| Author: | ric [ Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ISO Bow Rail for a 205 Sundowner |
Well... the rail part #'s are 031-0641 port side 031-0642 starboard side Example:  It's the same rail from 1996 to 2002, so eh.. you might find something in the used market in a couple of years worth of searching. Or just get new ones made from a local metalworker, shouldn't take but a few minutes to bend up a new piece of SS tubing. Personally? Unbolt em and fill the holes. I hate that style bow railing it looks so dumb on cuddy cabins. |
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ISO Bow Rail for a 205 Sundowner |
If they are not kinked they should go back without much trouble. I am on board with going to a welding shop. The right guy will either fix it or order new tube and make a new rail. The stock length of tube he has to order is likely much longer than what you need, but likely cheaper than an oem replacement. Good luck.... And post a pic of the damage if you get a chance. |
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| Author: | Beaudryvt [ Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ISO Bow Rail for a 205 Sundowner |
Thanks for the thoughts and information. When I get it out of storage I will try to post a pic. |
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| Author: | Beaudryvt [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ISO Bow Rail for a 205 Sundowner |
I found a local welder t o do this repair. The tubes were kinked, so he had to cut the rail and weld in a new stainless steel section. He removed the whole bow rail to do the welding. I guess getting to the interior nuts was a real project. |
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