Fw: [Public-list] Toe Rail

[Roger L. Kingsland]

> Dan,
>
> Because of the work, you might not be interested in replacing your toe
rail
> the way I am doing on #148 but here is how it works.  First, I fastened
the
> rub rail so the top aligned with the deck and filled in the unfinished
hull
> to deck joint with epoxy.  I also countersunk (countersank?) 3/16" SS
rivets
> at 4" centers and filled with epoxy.  The result is a finished edge with
the
> deck running flush to the top of the toe rail.  At the stern, I filled and
> rounded the deck to transom joint and don't plan to install a taft rail.
>
> The toe rail will mount on "L" shaped SS brackets 24" on center that I
> fabricated.  The base is 3/8" and the vertical is 1/4".
> The teak toe rail will mount on the outside of the vertical, 3/8" above
the
> deck (for continuous drainage) with the outside flush with hull.  It will
be
> 1" thick and match the angle of the hull (flaring out forward).  I also
plan to
> increase the height proportionately to the freeboard which will result in
a
> height amidships of about 3" and 5" at the bow.
>
> This has been and will be allot of work that I would not do were I not
also
> redoing the entire deck.  I am fortunate to have use of an industrial band
> saw but 316 SS is hard and stubborn stuff.  Getting mill grade stuff to a
> "see your face" level of finish has been quite a chore.
>
> Gary Baker replaced his toe rail with aluminum which also acts as the
genoa
> track.  Perhaps he can let you know how his project worked out.
>
> Roger Kingsland
> Chief Boat Boy
> PERFECT intentions, A30 #148
> on the hard at N40° 33.945' W79° 51.260'
>

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dan Pinson" <dan at pinson.us>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 12:05 AM
> Subject: [Public-list] Toe Rail
>
>
> >    [Ooops. My earlier post appended to another thread. Sorry about
that.]
> >    I  noticed  my taft rail delaminating. Investigation revealed some
dry
> >    rot  on  one end. While I can remedy this, I asked myself what would
I
> >    do  if  I  had  extensive  toe  rail damage. I've followed a couple
of
> >    threads lately on more localized damage.
> >    My  first  choice would be a teak rail raised about 1.5" or so off
the
> >    deck.  If  my  perception  is  correct,  I'd  need  something  to
help
> >    seal/reinforce  the  deck-hull  seam  as  well as providing
attachment
> >    points for the rail.
> >    While  all  aluminum  rails  are  not  esthetically pleasing, they
are
> >    practical. But then, the genoa track would need to be relocated.
> >    Have any of you replaced the rail with anything but teak bolted to
the
> >    deck or thought about another replacement?
> >    Regards,
> >    Dan
> >    #78
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