[deepsushi]

My 79 18 had the high bowrail. I removed the bow rail as it is completely useless as the width of the gunnels almost makes it impossible to reach the railing from inside the boat. All the rail accomplishes is make it more difficult to cast from the bow of the boat. Plus, it really takes away from the lines of the boat.

I spoke with another owner with a 77 18 which has the high bow rail as well. He hates the rail and is going to remove it. He also agreed that rail serves no purpose.