Bent Hand Railing
raybo3
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OK I need a little help. I was in a slip and untying my boat when a wind gust blew my boat into the boat next to me and bent my hand rail. I have a guy the will repair it but I need to know how to access the nuts that hold the flange in place. Thanks in advance for any help.
2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org raybo3@live.com
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It may be easier to take out a section by cutting the rail and have it rewelded in place.
PC BYC, Holland, MI
PC BYC, Holland, MI
You can see where I cut to gain access. Careful feeling for the fasteners minimizes any cut errors.
PC BYC, Holland, MI
I did mine using nothing but cuss words and a one-handed box knife. I wonder if a Dremel might have been a better choice. Just need to cut a place for the socket to get seated.
PC BYC, Holland, MI
@raybo3 you want a long-lasting solution? Remove every bit of the caulk on the underside, and install a drilled-in-place backing plate that covers all three bolts, with butyl tape on both sides of everything.
Easy for me to say ... but I would have done that, had I known then what I know now.