[Public-List] Partial Taffrail Replacement on Non-Liner Boat

[Cole, Andrew L]

I am in the middle of replacing the top layer of the taffrail (stern
rail) on Andante.  The taffrail appears to have originally been
constructed of three laminated layers of 3/4 inch teak.  The top of the
three layers on our boat needs replacing (the bottom two are
serviceable).  Has anyone done this replacement?  Any thoughts on
bending the teak?  Bending the 3/4 to the curve is difficult, there has
to be a better way...  Does anyone in the Annapolis area have a template
for the replacement?

I can probably plane the 3/4 down to 5/8 or 1/2 and still match the
height of the toerail on either side (I was going to have to shave the
ends down otherwise).  That reduction in thickness may make the bending
easier, but the project is still somewhat daunting.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

Andrew
Andants - 152  

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