Nate,
I had handrail covers made as well. They are worth their weight in gold. I still overcoat the handrails every year. The bases sometimes get a little sun when the cover flips up. I have snaps centered in each loop and they do a pretty good job of keeping the covers on. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III Midnight Mistress Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Nate Flesness Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:23 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List - Handrail heartbreak So after several years of refinishing handrails annually (or maybe every other year when I was sloppy), I finally added sunbrella handrail covers - and based on one year's experience, my handrails are now immortal and their finish is close to immortal. The covers were a minor addition to a new dodger order, though there are online sources too. I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. Handrail covers are rare around here (I'm now the only one with them in my 50 boat marina), but every time I take them off to go sailing, and look at a very nice shiny teak finish, looking just a perfect as the last time they were uncovered, I don't understand why they are rare. For all the cost and effort or replacing handrails eroded or sanded to oblivion, not to mention the effort and cumulative cost of refinishing them, I would strongly recommend getting covers. and, BTW, this year I'm no longer sure why we live here..... Nate "Sarah Jean" 1980 30-1 Siskiwit Bay Marina Lake Superior
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