Rick, You are correct. The holes are not standard. They were apparently drilled in place. As such each one has minute differences in placement. That's why the templates are so important. I will say that despite the appearance of the wood rails the SS ones are so much stronger and easier to maintain. Always clean and never need polished. They are slippery and if it was anyone's habit to stand on the wooden rails then they will be surprised by the insecure footing which is provided by the SS ones. That being said I would sooner tie off to the SS rails than just about any other deck mounted fitting aside from maybe the bow and stern cleats.
Josh On Wed, Aug 9, 2017, 12:32 PM Rick Rohwer via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I read somewhere on the forum that the holes mounting those rails are not > a standard distance apart. I would have them reproduce from the original! > My wife takes great pride in her varnish on those rails! I am a lucky man! > Rick > Paikea 37/40 > > > Rick Rohwer > 509 306 1094 > > > > On Aug 9, 2017, at 09:03, Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Second on stainless. It's easier to get custom fitted than you might > think. Local shop took my old ones, used them to create a hole-Template on > a length of angle aluminum, then fabricated new ones on that. Perfect fit. > Increased the stand off height as well. > > Shoulda done it sooner. > > Dave, 33-2 > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 9, 2017, at 11:27 AM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Many of us have gone with stainless steel handrails. I had mine custom > made by whitewatermarine.com they turned great. If you remove the old > ones first and send them with a cardboard template of each side you can > better guarantee the results. I don't think I have any pictures but will > probably be able to get some a little later today. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > On Aug 9, 2017 11:06 AM, "Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hello all, >> >> I'm looking for someone to correct me if I'm going down a bad path... >> >> Our 1994 C&C 37/40+ has grayed out teak grab rails, 12' on center with 6 >> loops. >> >> We're in Florida, where sun likes to strip varnish away with ruthless >> abandon, and the boat has a sleek, modern look on the outside anyway. I am >> thinking about doing away with the teak rails and going with either >> stainless handrails or, I see that I can get white PVC rails from Hamilton >> Marine for about $160 apiece. >> >> I'm kind of thinking it might be hard to have really sleek looking >> stainless ones made which would easily mount through the existing holes in >> the deck... >> >> Anyone here have any experience with PVC handrails? >> >> Thanks for the insights, >> >> Bruce Whitmore >> >> (847) 404-5092 (mobile) >> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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