I did not. For anyone contemplating this upgrade and purchasing from Whitewater, make sure to run a tap through each post before bolting the handrail down. Whitewater apparently does not do this, and the heat from welding distorts some of the threads. We broke a couple bolts installing the handrails, which created an unwanted winter project.
From: paul.hood via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2017 4:22 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: paul.hood Subject: Re: Stus-List CnC-List Digest, Vol 139, Issue 47 Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. For those of you who installed the stainless steel grab rail. Did anybody nurl the rail and did it prevent the slippage problem Paul Hood 81 C&C 34 - Refuge Georgian Bay 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ 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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