Bow Rail for Mod-Vee

Several questions please?

Weldbilt 1648 mod-vee, extended bow deck of 60." Will be running rivers/tailwaters with jet and drifting back. Would like to see some bow rails that serve as casting brace and all around steady. Getting older and not comfortable perched up front without. Will add a front trolling motor and need rail placement high to permit that.

Making a few other mods for rod holders/seating/etc.

And, would members suggest a boat fabrication shop in east TN or southwest VA? Spoke with a board sponsor and he's too busy to get to it this fall. Glad to hear that for him. Would be great to find a shop that can set up the jet outboard as well.

Made the haul to east TN today and dropped the hull off at Watson's. Saw some interesting work being done on a 20'+ "tunnel hull" for a fishing pro.

Mine is in line for Sept. make-over, searching for a short shaft jet.

Going to separate the trolling motor batteries in the front bench storage seat away from the fuel. Should give the boat a long fore-deck and an open mid/rear to work in. Not as sure-footed in old age.