No, I have nuts embedded in the outside handrails, and the screws are inserted from the inside (through the inside handrails). That way I don't have to re-plug the exterior handrails each season. I use 1/4" - 20 screws and nuts.
Gary S/V Expresso '75 C&C 35 Mk II East Greenwich, RI, USA On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Danny Haughey <djhaug...@juno.com> wrote: > So, you have some sort of stud sticking out of the handrails? > > > From my Android phone > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Gary Russell <captnga...@gmail.com> > Date: > To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Installing teak handrails > > > Hi Danny, > You might want to install your handrails as I do. Mine are > through-bolted in from the inside, and I use "O" rings to seal them to the > cabin top. I use a countersink on the outside of the cabin top to bevel > the hole (just a little bit) to accept the "O" ring. Now I can remove my > handrails for refinishing in the winter and I never get sealant and varnish > all over my deck. I've never had any trouble with leaks either. In the > winter I replace the hand rail with a bolt washer and "O" ring to plug the > holes. > > Gary > S/V Expresso > '75 C&C 35 Mk II > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > > On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 8:07 AM, djhaug...@juno.com <djhaug...@juno.com>wrote: > >> That's great information! >> >> Thanks! >> >> I'm also very fortunate that the ships store at our marina is very well >> stocked as well >> >> Danny >> >> T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G Network >> >> ----- Reply message ----- >> From: "mjg...@comcast.net" <mjg...@comcast.net> >> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Subject: Stus-List Installing teak handrails >> Date: Sat, May 4, 2013 9:39 pm >> >> >> >> Danny, >> Aquidneck Fasteners in Fall River, MA right off RT 24 has an incredible >> selection of nuts and bolts. >> Mark >> >> Sent with Verizon Mobile Email >> >> >> ---Original Message--- >> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Sent: 5/3/2013 4:20 pm >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Installing teak handrails >> >> That is already well underway! >> >> I already prepped the penetrations and just have to seal them with the >> epoxy. >> >> The plan is to get to all of them within the next few years. i did the >> all the pens at the bow last year and added backing plates to everything. >> This year is handrails and cabin top traveler. >> >> Danny >> Lolita >> 1973 Viking 33 >> Westport Point, MA >> >> >> ---------- Original Message ---------- >> From: Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com> >> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Installing teak handrails >> Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 17:02:46 +0000 >> >> If you have balsa cored decks the extra time to seal the bolt hole with >> epoxy is a good investment. >> >> Martin >> Calypso >> 1970 C&C 43 >> Seattle >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of >> djhaug...@juno.com >> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 6:38 AM >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Stus-List Installing teak handrails >> >> Hello again, >> >> As i'm getting closer to installing my new handrails, I have grown >> concern regarding the bedding compound. My old handrails were lag screwed >> from the bottom. I like this approach as it makes installing finished >> handrails a much less time consuming job. There would be no need for >> plugging, sanding and re-finishing the plugs after installation. I wanted >> to re-bed them using the method described on >> http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/rebedding_hardware. However, the >> more I think about it, using the Butyl tape doesn't lend itself very well >> to using lag screws. It seems to me you don't want the bolt/screw turning, >> as it would grab the Butyl and pull it out of place. You know, that stuff >> likes to stick to itself and everything else. >> >> Wouldn't turning the lag bolt mess up the nice cone shaped blob you place >> for the countersink area? >> >> ... Am I overthinking this? >> >> ...should I go back to jolly 'ol 5200? >> >> ....should I reconsider through bolts and plugs and then have to deal >> with refinishing the plug areas. I wouldn't mind but, the need to re-coat >> 8 times at 1 time per 24hrs really makes it tedious. Especially, when it >> takes me 40 minutes to get to the boat. Thats not much fun after work >> every day. 1 1/2 driving for 20 minutes of coating, not to mention the >> gas...LOL >> >> As always, I appreciate any and all opinions and insights, >> >> Danny >> Lolita >> 1973 Viking 33 >> Westport Point, MA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > > > -- > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~
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