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rattlesnake dn60 · 01-26-2020, 11:11 AM

Thanks 8gv for your defense, let me clarify the docking situation in the marina. On one side you have the dock with 4x4 posts, on the other you have someone else’s boat, approximately 10’ between. Our cobalt has an 8’6” beam, do the math, it’s not easy to back or drive in without bumping or sliding along the posts. This is what a rub rail is for!! I’ve owed a boat on Winnipesaukee for 40 yrs and have been on Rattlsnake for 30. I know a little bit about boats and am absolutely ashamed of myself for not noticing this MAJOR design flaw before purchasing the boat. It only sticks out about an inch but is an inch to much. NOTHING should stick out beyond the rub rail except a windlass or swim platform. Anyone who doesn’t Agee’s knows nothing about boats. As for photos I don’t know how to add a photo to this post, but believe me, I’d love too.

01-26-2020, 11:11 AM	#21
rattlesnake dn60 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Cobalt R5 poor design Thanks 8gv for your defense, let me clarify the docking situation in the marina. On one side you have the dock with 4x4 posts, on the other you have someone else’s boat, approximately 10’ between. Our cobalt has an 8’6” beam, do the math, it’s not easy to back or drive in without bumping or sliding along the posts. This is what a rub rail is for!! I’ve owed a boat on Winnipesaukee for 40 yrs and have been on Rattlsnake for 30. I know a little bit about boats and am absolutely ashamed of myself for not noticing this MAJOR design flaw before purchasing the boat. It only sticks out about an inch but is an inch to much. NOTHING should stick out beyond the rub rail except a windlass or swim platform. Anyone who doesn’t Agee’s knows nothing about boats. As for photos I don’t know how to add a photo to this post, but believe me, I’d love too.