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Name:	Wily -	Reply
Subject:	Boat rail system
Date:	12/17/2012 9:18:34 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on boat rail systems? I just aquired an old boat house basically right at the 490 with a very gradual long ramp into the water. Hoping to figure out some way to install a ramp/carriage system for a 20' bowrider. Building already has a mounting structure up front for the winch and has power, just not sure if there's an easy way to do the rails. If no one knows a way I can set this up myself, is there anyone on the lake that does this kind of work reasonably? House itself isn't much, so I don't want to get too much invested in the rail system in case the house doesn't last long. Thank you very much for any suggestions

Name:	Mack -	Reply
Subject:	Boat rail system
Date:	12/17/2012 1:11:11 PM

Consider just using a modified boat trailer. Mount a fixed 2-wheel assembly to the tongue, hook up to the winch. If the ramp is sloped at all, the trailer will roll straight back and forward. Way cheaper tan a rail system.

Name:	Samdog -	Reply
Subject:	Boat rail system
Date:	12/17/2012 4:10:34 PM

You can come look at what I have. Don't use it anymore since I sold the runabout and bought a pontoon. It was rigged for a 23' Caravel but can easily be adjusted.

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