Flatsdude3 Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Want to see if anyone has removed gunnel rails off of a 2200? Is it possible to remove them without popping the cap or drilling access holes? Thanks for any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 If you are talking about the long gunnel hand rail mine is bolted from the outside under the lip. Just look under the outside. So easy it will make you feel foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatsdude3 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 After I read that I had to go check right away and mine is bolted directly to the center of the gunnel and is not accessible from the outside. Im really beside myself on how to remove it without drilling access holes and then patching. I will attach a picture tomorrow. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 That's a bummer. If it is in the middle I can understand wanting it gone. Mine is toward the outside and bolted from underneath. It is far enough outboard to allow for extra rod holders in the gunnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 take a little work and finess, but it can be done with a 4" side grinder and a cut off wheel. i'd make the first cut about 3/8" up and then make a vertical cut and pry it off. that's just me though and i work with these tools every day. if you try this, put some protection down for the grindings, they'll leave rust marks. i know it's SS, but the grinder blade has carbon in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 If the bolts are centered and you don't want to reuse the rail what about cutting it off as smooth says.then placing a rod holder where each bolt was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatsdude3 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I've thought about this and seems to be my only option without paying a shop to remove it and fix the holes. Don't really want 4 rod holders on each gunnel but there's no such thing as "too many rod holders" right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I have 4 on the gunnel. They alternate a 0 degree and 15 degree. You will be surprised at how much the 0 degree get used. Nice to put the rod in while you unhook the fish or retie the line. Also holds pvc pipe to put accessories on the gunnel for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Is there any access at all? How many bolts hold the railing on and how long is the railing? If you have just one access point, my suggestion is to use a bore scope to locate the bolts, then fashion a long handle and attach it to a wrench. Cut the railing on both sides of the vertical part of the railing, then just hold the wrench and spin the railing. You'll still have to deal with some holes in the gunnel, but they will only be about 3/8". Bore scopes are not expensive and you can buy just the camera and cord/cable, then plug the cord into your phone to see whatever the camera sees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 On 2/22/2018 at 3:03 AM, Flatsdude3 said: I've thought about this and seems to be my only option without paying a shop to remove it and fix the holes. Don't really want 4 rod holders on each gunnel but there's no such thing as "too many rod holders" right? probably going to be a few $$$ to get it patched right....or pay for some rod-holders = quality ones are about $75-100 each...so you are looking at $400 plus or minus....you can get some cheaper ones on Amazon for about $60 or so... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 On 2/22/2018 at 3:03 AM, Flatsdude3 said: I've thought about this and seems to be my only option without paying a shop to remove it and fix the holes. Don't really want 4 rod holders on each gunnel but there's no such thing as "too many rod holders" right? just think of it as a baby kingfish style boat with a hundred gunnel rod holders. maybe try kite fishing the flats. start a new style of flats fishing, sorry for going off topic guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatsdude3 Posted March 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 The plan is to cut off the handrail and install 5 rod holders on each gunnel. I'll put up a picture once it's finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 You have to post pics on that for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 might put an extra cleat on each side. i put one on each side where my drift sock is in the perfect place. took a little experimenting, but the boat drifts just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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