[Alberg30] A-30 torail - Partial replacement question

[Mike Lehman]

Dan, here is where some major differences appear in the different vintage of 
boats. Since your boat is a 1966, it has a stand up toe rail that is thru 
bolted all of the way. Instead of mine which is the flat cap rail which was 
screwed on. I have never replaced the rail on the older style boats. Bruce 
Rankin was the pro at this, as he was a master carpenter. We will all miss 
Bruce since he passed away last month. The job of replacing a section of 
rail on the older style boats is much more complex and the long scarf joints 
require carpentry skills of a skilled craftsman. Sorry I can't help you with 
this.

Mike Lehman
"Gilleleje" #505
(410) 544-9067



----Original Message Follows----
From: Daniel Sternglass <dans at stmktg.com>
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Subject: [Alberg30] A-30 torail - Partial replacement question
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:44:28 -0400

Mike,

I have a rotted section of rail on my 1966 A-30, partially under the
port side Genoa car track. I have considered replacing it, and am
encouraged by the fact that you were able to bend it without steaming it
and clamping it to a form. I'd expect to have to replace only one 10'
section (if I'm lucky).

Did you shape it to a "tapered" cross section before or after you
installed it, or did you leave it basically square since you were
replacing the entire rail? I'd have to match the existing cross setion,
but the rest of the rail is in good shape.

Also, how did you handle the joints between the sections? What about the
joint at the aft fantail rail?

I note that the genoa rail track bolts go all the way through to where
the nuts are more-or-less accessible inside the storage compartments
behind the cabin settees. Am I correct in understanding that the toe
rail is also wood-screwed into the deck?

Any suggestion on replacing just a section would be appreciated...

Thanks,

--Dan S.
dans at stmktg.com
Watcher of the Skies, 1966, #201, Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, NY
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