Public lake half assed rail complete (pics up)

brassmonkey · Last edited by brassmonkey on Dec 16, 2007 10:09 pm; edited 1 time in total

So there's this nice lake around here and I want to put cheap rail in. I know it will get taken out soon, and I dont really care. How long and wide do you think is adequate? I need to be able to pre build this pile of shít and take it to the spot via boat. would 8 inches wide and 15ish feet be good? And why type of wood would you suggest? Come on, I know there are lots of crafty craftsmen on here. ftw!

TWG · Kickflip Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 3258

sounds like you already got a good idea. i would build it as cheap as possible if you think its just gonna be tore down. oh and i learned this week that just a plain ole 2x6 slides great as long as its wet.

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Dec 15, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject:

24 ft would be perfect but depending on your boat size... .. donno. Me and top hat made a 12 ft one with 2 2x4 trex on top, the width was pefect but we both wished it was liek 12 ft longer lol. check out the nick taylor rail u can just put it in and take it out whenver u want to use it.

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

I'd make two 8 foot sections. 2x6's with single wide trex on top.. get some flanges and metal poles and you got yourself a 16ft flat... cut some wedges and you got yourself a 16ft incline. Not too short, Not too long.

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13791

scroll down to Nick's post for the parts list..

No point in spending money on a rail if you are gonna leave it there and let it get jacked.. Build one of these and bring it wherever you want, whenever you want.

andrewt · Posted: Dec 15, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject:

Does anyone know how Nick attached the trex to the 2x6's? from the picture its hard to tell, and also how did he put the 2 8-foot sections together?

brassmonkey · Posted: Dec 15, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject:

nick · Posted: Dec 15, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject:

andrewt, I think he used some 2 1/2" wood screws.

andrewt · Posted: Dec 16, 2007 1:22 am Post subject:

The Captain, thanks man

brassmonkey · Posted: Dec 16, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject:

Stoked.

before..

Ten minutes later, insta-rad...

Will paint tomorrow.
Going to be great to use, and toss in the weeds until the next day. Perfect quick fix! Thanks to all that shared the info and help.

Soulprogression · Posted: Dec 16, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject:

nice, what was your total build cost, for supplies, I need to do something similar to this so we have something to throw in with tha winch.

nickl011 · Posted: Dec 16, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject:

Sorry for the stupid questions but:
What do you use to pound the rail in with? Rubber mallet?
How do you pull the rail out? Pull the boat up alongside it and pull it out with a couple buddies?
How many feet did you pound the poles in? Is 2ft enough in sugar sand?

Once again I appologize for the dumb questions. I'm really confused.

brassmonkey · Posted: Dec 16, 2007 11:16 pm Post subject:

About 100 bucks.

A couple feet should be good enough. If you get a piece of wood and lay it over the rail and pound it with a sledge hammer it will go in perfect. As far as pulling it out, just eat a big bowl of wheaties, or get some red balls. It'll give you wiiiiiiiings.

wakemitch · Posted: Dec 17, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

red balls FTW
Shazam!

Sir Charles · Ollie Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 70

brassmonkey, amazingly SICK! Shocked

DirtyCracker · Guest

i can never find the flanges. I looked all over home depot maybe im just not looking hard enough

urinal mint · Backside 180 Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1990

nick taylor rail FTW.

Le Jalapeno · Guest

brassmonkey, guitar hero in the background FTW

Chad H · Posted: Dec 17, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject:

Is that connected or two pieces?

Calskater23 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1795 City: FRESNO

Will it fit out the door?