On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:18:17 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:

On Dec 26, 10:55*pm, "Mike" wrote:
Unfortunately, you need to go someplace that specializes in tube-tower
building. They have machines that are designed just for making these long
sweeping curves (as opposed to a bend). The machine is actually very
simple... 3 wheels, two on the same plane and motorized, and the third in
between those two (an idler), that can be adjusted up and down. They run the
tube thru, and in each pass lower the idler slightly, and the tube bends.
They keep doing it until you get the exact sweep you need.

If you want it perfect again, there's no real easy solution... or cheap. If
you can't bring them the boat, then take the whole rail off, and they can
match the good side with the "bad".

--Mike

Mike, I'm familiar with the process, but don't know of anybody locally
that does such. i think I'll call a couple of the local boat shops
tomorrow and see what they'd recomend. I'm sure they've been up
against this before. I'll probably end up removing it though. I'll see
what they would suggest.

Tim, have you checked your insurance coverage? This thing may be covered by
one policy or another, especially if there is some kind of accident
coverage for the shop.

I was about to suggest calling local marinas. When my bow rail got bent,
the marina had a name and phone number for folks who did the work. The
marina fixed it, with a fork lift, but it wasn't bent badly. It was not
creased at all.