[Public-list] Toe Rail

[Dan Pinson]

   George,
   There  are spots on deck - especially aft - that don't drain well when
   the  boat  is moored. Not pools or water but a some 'spoonfuls' at the
   base  of  the  rails. Naturally, there is water on the deck under way.
   So, it seems an uphill battle keeping the rails properly bedded to the
   deck  and  one another at the joints when they're continually assailed
   by  water.  By the joints in my taft rail, for example, I believe it's
   not  the  first problem. On the other hand, my boat is almost 40 years
   old. The rails surely haven't been replaced at all or too many times.
   Mostly,  I'm  thinking  if  I  take  them  up - can I improve them (by
   getting them up of the deck).
   ..Dan
   George Dinwiddie wrote on 8/10/2004 9:33 PM:

     Dan,
     Why would you want to change the design?
      - George
     Dan Pinson wrote:

         [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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