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• I took the handrails off my boat 10 years ago, it's time to put them back on.
  • Tom sounds like you don't need much input the only thing I would add
    • That makes SS rails a great idea. Easy removal
      • Think bronze
      • Stainless Steel is fine in your area, but...
        • That IS what we found also!
        • That's funny, I spent 4 years in Mexico
          • Here is a picture of Brendon in Mazatlan
        • My concern about stainless rails here..
  • This is how I handled the sailing and cruising
    • SS
    • I rather enjoy the boat work(of my choice), it's the safety onboard at 60 I need to handle.
  • Can you "marry" them below with handrails on the inside?
    • I have mixed emotions about covers
    • I have the typical continuous handrails along the cabin below,
  • On Passage, I painted them same color as the cabin top. Worked perfectly for decades.
    • Great example!
  • Hope they don't sail that boat in your pic at night...
    • Joel White sailed those lights to Bermuda safely, 30 years ago.
      • You know, you can sail with the canvas covers on :^)))
        • Sleep in your clothes too.
    • Great idea Jon.
  • Mine are the same as roverhi describes
    • Those are nice. I've seen some very well crafted hand rails
      • Here's my cabintop. It's stepped,
      • Have you seen
        • Yes Greg. In fact I removed a couple dozen from my cabin.
          • I see....
            • If you use SS (real, SS), I wouldn't think it should ban issue.
              • 'ban' = 'b[e] an' issue above ;^)
          • I ripped mine off - inside and out - and replaced them using nut and bolts and bungs...
            • For atonement, I hope you varnished for your penance.
      • You have all the tooling needed
        • I guess you're right! Hmmm,... here's another very detailed set.
          • Some painted handrails on a low(er) maintenance wooden boat.
          • Those might actually not be a easy to really grab for a smaller hand. They look nice, though.
            • Is 1" round the holy grip, er grail of handrails?
              • I would think 1" or so would be best.
                • Here's a PS article that says 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" dia???
                  • The cross section of the rail
                  • That article leaves a lot to be desired...
                    • If you are a do-it-your-self er then
                      • If I were to do that I would...
                        • Your right. Experts don't come cheak but
                    • I plan to use mahogany Brian.
                      • That's about my plan...
                        • PS. I prefer ...
                          • Have you considered using something like Ipe decking lumber, Brian?
                            • Good idea - I'll look into it.
                          • A guy might consider splitting a 14'ish hand rail into two parts.
                            • I know...
              • Surfing around...FYI