Rails
The rails are 64" long and 11" high. Each rail is secured to the hull at the bottom with a screw horizontally positioned through holes it. There is wood inside the hull at this mounting point, which is not the case undermeath the rail terminus.
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Center Support
The vertical piece of tubing (6" long) is supported by a base fitting attached to the wooden side rail. The base fitting is secured to the tubing by an internal plug with a machine screw. The base measures 15/16" by 2 7/16", with screw holes 1 11/16" center to center. The existing T fittings can't be removed, due to the bends in the rail tubing. They are attached with machine screws to tapped holes in the tubing.
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Standoff Fittings
Each rail is held in position with two standoff fittings, secured with machine screws to through-hull mounting brackets, which are cast metal, incorporating a backup plate. The fastening points are 1 1/4" center to center. The mounting brackets accommodate a hull thickness up to two inches. My standoffs position the rail 1 1/2" from the gunwale in the bow and 1 1/8" in the stern. For the stern, 1 1/4" would be better for my desired rail location.
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