[alberg30] Re: Hand Rails

[Jacques Guerette]

From: "Jacques Guerette" <jguerett at nortelnetworks.com>

Bill,
I completely removed my handrails a year ago.  It was pretty
straightforward.  On my boat (#604), the screw heads were on the outside
(yes, they are bolted).  I drilled out the bungs on both interior and
exterior rails to facilitate removal.  I don't know if you necessarily need
to go to this length.  At the time, I didn't know how the rails were
fastened.

You should also label your hand rails - port, starboard, inside, outside -
to make reassembly easier.  I didn't do this and had to struggle a bit to
line up screws holes.  Undoubtedly a rookie mistake!

Upon reassembly, I reversed the screws and bolts in case I want to pull them
in the future.  In theory, I should be able to drill out the bungs in the
main cabin and unscrew from there without necessarily disturbing or drilling
on the outside.  I also used bedding compound on the outside rails to
prevent leaks.

Jacques

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Bill Newman [SMTP:bnewman at netcom.ca]
> Sent:	Thursday, March 25, 1999 7:59 AM
> To:	Alberg30 at onelist.com
> Subject:	[alberg30] Hand Rails
> 
> From: Bill Newman <bnewman at netcom.ca>
> 
> Has anyone had any success in removing and reinstalling the handrails on
> the coach roof and inside the main cabin.  They seem to be bolted
> together.  Which side is the bolt head?  I need to remove and reseal
> them since there is a small leak in one spot.  Maybe if I know which
> side the bolt head is on, I might get lucky and be able to remove the
> bolt while leaving the nut in place on the other side.  Any information
> will be appreciated.
> 
> Bill Newman
> Marion Rose, #233
> 
> 
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