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Wooden Boat Restoration

Rail Replacement: Removing the Old Rail

A detailed technical guide on how to safely remove and replace the rail system on a Thistle hull, covering plug removal, outward screw extraction, and inward grating fastener separation with diagrams and step-by-step instructions.

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  • rail replacement
  • maintenance
  • technical
  • Doug Laber