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Originally Posted by rattlesnake dn60
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.
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Almost. If not every single boat that now has a wakeboard tower with racks and bimini sticks out past the rub rail... This isn't a major coast guard violating design flaw this is a case of you choosing the wrong boat for your tight dock unfortunately. I am also guilty of doing what you have done, came into the dock one time racks still out and they took a beating and ended up with a nice bend in them, I learned from that mistake and haven't done it again in 7 years. One thing I don't do is allow people on the swim platform while I am docking, that is just a no no and a good way to run someone over.