I did just this on my boat. The deck/hull connection was then bolted/screwed together. It makes sitting on the rail comfortable, but the loss of a foothold is not so safe for the crew. I am planning on adding back the handrails to the cabin top to address the safety issue. If I were doing ocean racing, I would definitely want toerails.

There is also the convenience factor of being able to clip things to the toerails.

Maryann

:: I am thinking of removing the toe rails from the first
:: stanchion all the way back.
::
:: Any thoughts to if it is better to remove them or keep
:: them?
::
:: Also, do people put the bolts back in or epoxy the
:: holes?
::
:: thanks,

:: Don