Damage to bow rail

[fmstuart]

Ok. So, I was fueling up at our marina on a busy day (lots of wake), and the starboard bow rail caught the top of the rubber bumper material on one of the dock pillars. I’ve attached a photo of the damage. Any clue how to bend this back in place and make it look new?

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[Brian98133]

Bend the port side the same, and it'll look like a design feature! :mrgreen:

Just kidding, of course. I hope you find a way! 😀

 

[fmstuart]

Bend the port side the same, and it'll look like a design feature! :mrgreen:

Just kidding, of course. I hope you find a way! 😀

Not a bad idea!!! [emoji23]


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[bob daily]

If it was me I would take two pieces of 2X4's and sandwich the bent rail between them, using C-clamps tighten till straight. Being carefully not to flatten the rail during the process.
Good luck Bob

 

[Martin610]

I doubt bending will work. A good welder can cut out damaged section and weld in a new piece. You'll never know it happened.

 

[bob daily]

If bending back doesn't work another ideal is to order some folding swivel coupling tube pipe connectors from Amazon or your marine supplier. Sea-Dog makes some really nice looking ones.
Then cut out bent section and replace yourself total cost would be about $50 and if you can turn a allen wrench and operate a hacksaw it a DIY project. Bob

 

[fmstuart]

Thanks, all!


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[Salty7]

I would call a machinist who works with 1" stainless tubing in marine applications and have him come to the boat and give me a fix plan and a price to do it.

 

[knotflying]

Also important, watch for leaks now. With that much of a bend something had to move. The bedding for the posts my have become compromised and have to be reset.

 

[Automaticman865]

Also look into re bedding the fittings with the butyl rubber on the marine how to site. Also check the chamfering of the holes in the fiberglass.

https://marinehowto.com/bed-it-tape/

Stuart