Spray Rails for My 23

[kmoose]

If you're getting that much spray to consider spray rails on a 23.... something is wrong. I have a 23 Tsunami that is certainly weight forward and I rarely see spray on the windshield. My guess is you may need more tab to keep the bow down in seas that are resulting in spray push that is blowing up and over with a cross wind. If that is the case, spray rails will not do you a bit of good. Also remember that adding horizontal surface area at the chine can alter the hydrodynamics of the hull possibly amplifying impact. They could also cause exaggerated bow push in a quartering sea as well.

[take a potter]

My 23' CC came with spray rails and I still have them on they are made by "Smart Rail". I can not comment on how it is without them. I will say I had questions about how they are installed so I called the company and they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. By the way on my 23' they run the length of the chine up until the first step runs out at the forward water line(hope that makes sense) and they are put on with a chemically bonding adhesive.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by kmoose

If you're getting that much spray to consider spray rails on a 23.... something is wrong. I have a 23 Tsunami that is certainly weight forward and I rarely see spray on the windshield. My guess is you may need more tab to keep the bow down in seas that are resulting in spray push that is blowing up and over with a cross wind. If that is the case, spray rails will not do you a bit of good. Also remember that adding horizontal surface area at the chine can alter the hydrodynamics of the hull possibly amplifying impact. They could also cause exaggerated bow push in a quartering sea as well.

If you`re getting wet, you`re going to slow!

[Addie]

All good comments. Thanks for the replies guys. Installing some rales from Barbour Plastics. Will post the results!