We looked long and hard at removing the Toe Rails and decided to go with a split PVC Pipe over the rails and this has kept the crew much happier.

:: My boat (hull #1) had all the toe rails removed, and the
:: holes simply filled. No fasteners were replaced. At
:: first I questioned this approach, but years of good
:: service has convinced me that it is acceptable. The hull
:: deck join has many glassed connections on the interior
:: (stanchion pockets, bulkheads, etc) and was well glued
:: at the factory.
::
::
:: For offshore use, I would still recommend a fastened
:: toe-rail or some kind of fasteners on the hull-deck join
:: in the bow area (up to the chainplates) in the event you
:: hit something large at sea.
::

:: --brendan

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::
:: :: Thanks for the info. I am just wondering how would you
:: :: bend the T Track as there will be some curve to it?
:: ::
:: :: Also any part numbers?
:: ::
:: :: Thanks!
:: ::
:: :: :: Hello Don, Put on flat, low profile, 1" T track. On my
:: :: :: boat the holes lined up perfectly. The T track gives
:: :: :: opportunity to fit barberhaulers, jib haulers or
:: :: :: whatever and provides the strentgh you lost in removing
:: :: :: the toe rails. SDK
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: I am thinking of removing the side and rear toe rails
:: :: :: :: and wondering what to do with the holes.
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Do people put bolts with washers back in and seal the
:: :: :: :: bolts?
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: thanks!