Teak Spray Rail Extensions

[epervier]

I have a Weymouth 32, it has spray rails already fitted, as on my avatar, I have been advised that fitting partial extensions on to the existing rails, from stem to just past the start of the wheelhouse will change the boats character from soaking wet to surprisingly dry, does any of the learned members have first hand knowledge of this, and if so would he/she like to pass on tips/advice for same.

My boat for all intents and purpose is based on a Keith Nelson SD TS, Although the design is by John Askham.

I did post it on PBO but within 3 mins was advised to pis...post here instead so please don't moan about cross posting

 

[burgundyben]

I cant comment on the effectiveness on your boat, but I would say dont use teak, you'll never keep varnish stuck on it.

Use mahogany, much cheaper, nice colour, epoxy and tow pack varnish and it'll be done for years.

If you much use teak, leave it bare and just keep it clean.

 

[Episode]

A double spray rail is quite common on Nelsons, I was looking at one yesterday that doubled up the thickness for about the first half of the rail (Nelson rails tend not to go all the way to the bow). Never seen it done on a Weymouth though. Could be a pig of a job, I just ensure the Kent screen is working!

 

[benjenbav]

My Aquastar has spray rails:

If they work, then goodness knows how wet it would be without!

 

[epervier]

A double spray rail is quite common on Nelsons, I was looking at one yesterday that doubled up the thickness for about the first half of the rail (Nelson rails tend not to go all the way to the bow). Never seen it done on a Weymouth though. Could be a pig of a job, I just ensure the Kent screen is working!

I've just been reading an article about you and Jane Diana in Motor Boats Monthly May 2000, in the piece it says there were only 20 of them built(Weymouth 32's).

The spray rails are one of the jobs earmarked for this winter on the hard.

 

[tico]

You moght have a word with Mike or John Reynolds at Dale sailing.
They fit wooden spray rails to the Dale 37 and it seems to help

 

[PCUK]

Have a look at the latest Dek-King toe rails from Wilks. They are big enough to do the job of spray rails and would be a lot more durable than teak - Just an idea but worth a look!

 

[jhr]

One of the more recent Trader models was put on test by MBY/MBM et al and was unanimously decreed to be wetter than Jim Prior. Trader then added a spray rail and it was judged to have improved things.

I saw the "revised" boat at SIBS and have to say that it wasn't a thing of great beauty - the spray rail looked as if it had been designed for function, rather than form, and didn't blend in with the lines of the boat. In all honesty, I thought it looked like a bit of amateur bodgery.

So - given that you've got a semi-displacement hull, it should improve things but may not be a huge aesthetic plus.

 

[Episode]

I've just been reading an article about you and Jane Diana in Motor Boats Monthly May 2000, in the piece it says there were only 20 of them built(Weymouth 32's).

The spray rails are one of the jobs earmarked for this winter on the hard.

Interesting artice, a copy of the magazine came with the boat, but not convinced that everything in there is quite right. It could be that they are referring to there being 20 aft cabin version that were built but, as far as I am aware, there were many more 32s fitted out by James Caddy. I met a guy in Weymouth who worked for JC and actually fitted the engines to my boat (he now runs a fishing charter boat). He seemed to think there there was quite a production run and that a number were exported to Africa to work on lake Victoria??

 

[Episode]

Further to my last post, I suspect this is the kind of thing you mean:

http://nelsonboatownersclub.co.uk/popup.php?imageId=25

I was looking at this vessel at the weekend, she is looking very tidy now. I was mistaken though, the double thickness runs virtually the whole length of the spray rail.

 

[epervier]

Further to my last post, I suspect this is the kind of thing you mean:

http://nelsonboatownersclub.co.uk/popup.php?imageId=25

I was looking at this vessel at the weekend, she is looking very tidy now. I was mistaken though, the double thickness runs virtually the whole length of the spray rail.

I'm hoping to have a more aesthetically pleasing look than just screwing a second rail on top of the original.

If that is Horatio she is moored up the Beaulieu river and on the wheel house side it has "Nelson of course"

just for information, mine had an upper helm/engine controls and stanchion rails retro fitted in 1984. I think it was done because she spent some time on the Thames, I've yet to use it, as I find the bulk of the time it's just too wet in the Solent much nicer inside.

 

[Episode]

I'm hoping to have a more aesthetically pleasing look than just screwing a second rail on top of the original.

If that is Horatio she is moored up the Beaulieu river and on the wheel house side it has "Nelson of course"

just for information, mine had an upper helm/engine controls and stanchion rails retro fitted in 1984. I think it was done because she spent some time on the Thames, I've yet to use it, as I find the bulk of the time it's just too wet in the Solent much nicer inside.

Boat in the link on my post is Horatia (rather than Horatio), one of the first 40s and once owned by Sir Peter T. Believe she is one of the first of the "40 family" (pilot boats etc). Owner was on board and I had a quick peek in the engine room (mid engines). She has two enormous 11 ltr Cat V8s and is capable of over 30 kts! Could explain the double spray rail...