Rail Kit pics

[BrendellaJet]

Looking for pics of rail kits. Anyone got pics they are willing to share?
Thanks.

[HBjet]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/28DSCN6664-med.JPG
Hope that helps
HBjet

[BrendellaJet]

You read my mind! Thats the side I wanted to see! What size plate is that? Looks like 3/8 maybe?
thanks!

[Taylorman]

Squirtcha has a nice rail kit i think. I remember seeing his alternator mounted to the front plate. Maybe he can post a picture of his.
Not that HB does not have a nice on cause its bitchin.

[SPECTRABRENT]

Randy,
Is that rail kit from MPD?
If not who made it?
Brent

[565edge]

I beleive RANDY bought it from Tom Papp if i am not mistaken.It is a lightning mfg.

[Cs19]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/409DCP00857-med.JPG
You could use 3/8 alum. plate for the motor plates, 2 x 2 x 1/4 structural alum. for the rails and 1/4 x 2 alum. for the backing plates if you chose that route instead of just using stringer washers. Rex has the pillow blocks,Mpd may have them as well.
It looks pretty trick when you mill the slots into the rails and backing plates, i havent gotten around to milling mine.I also like the look when the rail is about 1/2 inch below the top of the stringer like in these photos.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/20alt002-med.jpg
Notice the 3/8 bolts that mount the rails, they are offset of each other for strength .:cool: take your time and think it all out before you start drilling.Check for things like the bolts holding the pillows blocks to the rails interfering with the bolts coming through the stringer, get long enough bolts that will stick out past the nylock nut at least 1/4 inch.Have fun.

[SPECTRABRENT]

Lightning makes a nice rail kit.
Brent

[wsuwrhr]

I have pics of mine on my website, but nothing on ***boat.
Not as much bling as MPD'S.
Brian

[BrendellaJet]

Brian, how well do those urethane mounts hold up on your rail kit? Have you tested the difference between the solid mounts? Any difference in vibration? How much?

[wsuwrhr]

Originally posted by BrendellaJet
Brian, how well do those urethane mounts hold up on your rail kit? Have you tested the difference between the solid mounts? Any difference in vibration? How much?
I have had them in for two seasons. My boat runs smoother than it did with the Olds, but I haven't had a head to head test to tell you for sure. I took the Olds out and put the Dodge in. I am happy with it.
Brian

[bp]

Originally posted by wsuwrhr
I have pics of mine on my website, but nothing on ***boat.
Not as much bling as MPD'S.
Brian
the bling is pretty much all chris' idea. the bling heads, bling intake manifold... people will need to wear shades just to look at it with the lights off :D

[shaun]

I may possible need some new motor mounts if my uncle cant find mine, Who sells these? url?

[BrendellaJet]

Shaun, The prices for these mounts vary. In kit form, which requires fitting to your boat, polishing or powder coating and drilling of some holes- for $375. The MPD one shown above is probably 3 times that amount. I was quoted 1200 for mine...
Thats why im building my own... What motor do you have? I have some Glenwood 4 point mounts that are in good shape that Ill be willing to sell, but I need them for bolt patterns before I let them go...They are for a big block chevy. Send me a PM if you are interested.

[shaun]

The motor that will be dropped into the boat is a chevy 454. So your making your own eh? Hows that comming along, you gonna start manufacturing these things? :D

[BrendellaJet]

LOL! It coming good, but im just in the design stage. My boat is upside down right now waiting for new gel coat, but when it gets right side up im going to start cutting the plates. No plans to mfg them, I doubt there is a market for mine...im just trying to save money!