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Boat Forum / Building / April 2007Repairing/replacing the toe rail
On my Gulfstar 36 there is a teak toe rail. The port side rail is rotting away and needs to be replaced. I was quoted $100 a foot for labor and materials. That means a 20 foot section needing to be replaced will cost me $2000. I am thinking of replacing it with plastic or aluminum or even leaving it off altogether. I have a two level lifeline so the toe rail is not all that necessary. Yes I know that one can slip under the rail but it would seem to me this is unlikely as anyone that is conscious should be able to get the lower line under their armpit before sliding under the rail. Anyone have any sources for aluminum or plastic toe rails? > On my Gulfstar 36 there is a teak toe rail. The port side rail is > rotting away and needs to be replaced. I was quoted $100 a foot for > labor and materials. Its important to support your local economy! > Anyone have any sources for aluminum or plastic toe rails? As soon as I get some settled weather I'll be replacing my teak with Al. I started with the usual research/web search. I've descided to have a local metal fab business make some custom toe rail. DOnt for get the metal fab guys. I'm going with some 3/8" angle stock. Then I can mount the "fence stantions" to the toe rale and not hav e to drill more leaks into my deck. Just a thought. Bob > I started with the usual research/web search. I've descided to > have a local metal fab business make some custom toe rail. I found some interesting material. My toe rail is 1.5" wide and 3.5" tall. I found some "plastic lumber" that is dimensioned exactly that and it comes in 8 foot lengths. for enough to do the entire boat it is only $128 delivered to my door step. The stuff is made from recycled milk jugs and is UV stabilized and you can get it in any color you want including "Teak". I am thinking about it. >> I started with the usual research/web search. I've descided to >> have a local metal fab business make some custom toe rail. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > I am thinking about it. Google Goiot g |
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