SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: bbfsouthwind on December 22, 2012, 09:02:31 AM

Title: Thickness of rails?
Post by: bbfsouthwind on December 22, 2012, 09:02:31 AM

I'm going to be rigging up my southwind soon, I already have motor plates and pillow blocks I just need the rails. I already purchased some 2x2x3/8 alum angle but It seems everyone is running 1/4"? Advise please? What is everyone here running?

Title: Re: Thickness of rails?
Post by: ka0tyk on December 22, 2012, 11:31:04 AM

3/8 here...

Title: Re: Thickness of rails?
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on December 23, 2012, 09:59:26 AM

3/8 will work, but 1/4 is enough.

I have 1/4" in the race boat. they extend from the transom to the front bulkhead. everything is mounted to them....motor, tank, seat, pedals, etc.....and they see a ton of abuse, never had an issue.

Title: Re: Thickness of rails?
Post by: Beaveretriever on December 23, 2012, 06:49:27 PM

Im using 2x2x1/4 in my daytona.

Title: Thickness of rails?
Post by: bbfsouthwind on December 25, 2012, 07:09:18 AM

Ok, thanks guys. Anyone have any idea what the weight difference would be?  I thought about having slots and holes milled in the rails to lighten them up so I didn't have to buy a new set of rails. Thoughts?

Title: Thickness of rails?
Post by: 74hondo on December 25, 2012, 01:53:54 PM

Some of the sold kits have slots milled in them. Never heard of it hurting anything.