[other tom]

If you are using the softer stuff, the best way (tried it the "hard way") I have found is to overcut the piece of railing (enough for entire circum. of boat) and start at the Port aft corner, and attach it with 2-3 screws. Lay it on the deck/cap, routing it approximately where it will end up, but short-cut the bow by about 18". Lay it along the stbd side, and tack it again at the end of the stbd stern with 2-3 screws. Now, pull the piece from the bow like a rubber band, stretching it to the very peak of the bow cap and drive in one screw. With a buddy, go along each side, and let the railing "lay where it wants" before driving in screws/bolts. Its a pain to bed it in 5200 as you do this, but have plenty of paper towels, a garbage can with caddy (your kids) and mulitple cans of Wd-40 (to clean off excess 5200). This way the railing won't sag, stretch, or droop between holes if you mount it "the other way".