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Old 08-28-2006, 09:44 PM
NoBones NoBones is offline
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Default Re: The Spanish Fly

No, I did not add them. The original owner sent the old girl back to SeaCraft (Potter) in 1980 for a re-do.
They were added on at the factory. I have seen and know of
a couple of 23SF's and 20SF's that have them on there.
From what I understand someone at the factory had the idea,
and the rest is history. As I said in a previous post, they
do make a difference on the re-entry. It flattens and softens every wave not to stuff the bow. The sharp entry on
our boats make the spray rails (As far as I'am concerned) a
necessity!! They were made with two pieces of teak, laminated and formed and permanently screwed.
We talked about making these rails about a year ago.
Use 3 inch PVC with caps. Long enough to hold the length
of product you will use. Add ammonia about 3 table spoons
per gallon of water. Let the teak soak for about 2-3 days
after you have cut and routered the pattern. When removed you can form to the chine and attach with SS screws.
The only draw back is maintence. Oil, oil, oil and more oil.
Did I mention sanding, cleaning and oil, oil and more frickin' oil. Other then that they are great.
See ya, Ken
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