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

:: 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!