[Public-list] Hand rail switching or replacement

[George Dinwiddie]

I can't give you advice on switching or replacing, not having seen them.

The handrails are through-bolted.  If they were screwed on, they
wouldn't be of much value when you needed them.

You'll have to make them.  The spacing is different than those currently
available pre-made.  Make them in pairs.  Take a piece of teak big
enough for a pair, plus a saw-kerf between.  Drill holes with a hole saw
and connect the holes with a sabre saw.  Shape with a rasp and sand.
Cut apart into two handrails.  Voila!

I believe I got these construction details from This Old Boat
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0071579931/alberg30-20) but my
copy isn't handy at the moment.

 - George


On Mon, Jul 12, 2004 at 10:59:19AM -0700, robert robicheaux wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>  
> The hand rails on my cabintop roof have matching pairs on the inside.  I was thinking about switching them or replacing the external ones.  The external ones are a bit worn and cracking in places.      
>  
> Does anyone have any experience doing this?   Are these screwed or bolted?   Is there a distributor for these hand rails? 
>  
> I would appreciate any advice in this regard.
>  
> Thanks,
> Bobby
> Caprice 383

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