I restored the photos for this post on 5/28/2018 that were lost during the last forum website update.

Well I haven't been online for awhile, but I have been busy.
For those not familiar with the 4788 it is 54ft from swim step end to pulpit end. Even though my marina and many other marinas allow extending into the fairway they typically only allow a few ft and then will charge the greater of the boat OAL or the slip length. Due to being 54 ft I have had to take a 60ft slip adding about $3000 per year in moorage cost. The pulpit extends past the bow 4ft and is a target for reduction of OAL. See attached photo of OEM configuration.
I did some research as to what the point of having the pulpit is and what I found is it is a preference and has no real significance. It may provide a little clearance between the bow and anchor when stowed, however many high end boats have nothing more than a short roller extension and a scuff plate on the bow and the 4788 bow has a nice angle on the keel line that provides plenty of clearance for the anchor when the pulpit is removed.
I will add few self replies here to share my solution.
Well I haven't been online for awhile, but I have been busy.
For those not familiar with the 4788 it is 54ft from swim step end to pulpit end. Even though my marina and many other marinas allow extending into the fairway they typically only allow a few ft and then will charge the greater of the boat OAL or the slip length. Due to being 54 ft I have had to take a 60ft slip adding about $3000 per year in moorage cost. The pulpit extends past the bow 4ft and is a target for reduction of OAL. See attached photo of OEM configuration.
I did some research as to what the point of having the pulpit is and what I found is it is a preference and has no real significance. It may provide a little clearance between the bow and anchor when stowed, however many high end boats have nothing more than a short roller extension and a scuff plate on the bow and the 4788 bow has a nice angle on the keel line that provides plenty of clearance for the anchor when the pulpit is removed.
I will add few self replies here to share my solution.
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