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Hello, I purchased a nice 1962 13 ft whaler with a 1994 Evinrude VRO 40hp. It's in pretty nice shape and ran good on the sea trial. It is repainted with all white paint (i wish they used the blue inside). Right now it has no railings. So while I'm dreaming of summer again I'm thinking of fun stuff to add to the Whaler in the spring since she's all tucked away under her shrinkwrap. I was thinking of adding a bow rail and/or side rails. My friend thinks that I shouldn't put any railings since the old ones never had any (i think, please correct me if I'm wrong). I just wanted to get some educated opinions. I was wanting to add them for utility sake but don't want to spoil her vintage look. Also, how does one drill into the hull to add such things? ...seems like it may cause problems...any advice or thoughts are much appreciated. :) I love this site!