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Source for Teak Deck Grab Rails?

Started by SV THIRD DAY, November 05, 2006, 07:01:46 PM

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BlameItOnBuffett

Don,

Is there any chance you still have the patterns? I know mine are old and worn thin. I would love to get my hands on some new ones, but this was the most recent conversation I found on the hand rails.
Jim & Jo(Ann) Tyson
S/V Blame It On Buffett
Pearson 365 Ketch - Hull# 329

Don Woodruff

I have the patterns hanging on my wall. I would need to price out the teak if you are interested.

Don Woodruff
1980 Ketch #321 "Papillon" Belfast, Maine

BlameItOnBuffett

I am very interested, and would be happy to pay you upfront, as I know you need to get the materials. I'll shoot you a seperate private message with my email, so that you can let me know how much, adn where to send the check.

Thanks
JT
Jim & Jo(Ann) Tyson
S/V Blame It On Buffett
Pearson 365 Ketch - Hull# 329

Nelson

Teak hand rails are available thru

http://www.drmarine.com/products.asp?cat=387

Just received mine and they are the exact same.

BlameItOnBuffett

I do have to say that I got mine from Don, and after a great deal of work figuring out how to replace those stupid long screws that pearson put in, they went on beautifully, and look great. In fact, my hand rails were featured in an issue of Tell Tales (our local sailing rag) about a month or two ago (envious neighbor in a Shannon that is being rebuilt).

The secret to the screws is to buy new ones, along with matching "sex bolts" (Yes, that is their actual nomenclature). You cut the \screws to the exact length you want, and then use a roto tool to cut the ends, and the grinder bit on the roto to round the threads. They feed right in and the sex bolts capture them almost instantly. I did my first one (forward) using the old bolts and nuts, and it took 1/2 day. I then bought the new bolts and nuts, and once they were all measured, did the other three in about 2 hours.

Jim & Jo(Ann) Tyson
S/V Blame It On Buffett
Pearson 365 Ketch - Hull# 329

Nelson

Yes Sir ! ! ! 
The screws Pearson used would make a peacher loose his religion. Determination is the key to this project, (but the hand rails look great).