Need help with dinghy rack.

starcrafttom · Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:15 pm Post subject: Need help with dinghy rack.

Some one at the Friday harbor gathering showed me how they used motorcycle handle bar riser to make a rack for thier dinghy. Anyone know who that was?

drbridge · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:34 pm Post subject:

Hey Tom
I think that was me. This is about like the one that I used.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234078919655?hash=item368030dbe7:g:BswAAOSwMHpg5GVd

Have been using them for about 5 years and no problems.

starcrafttom · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:20 pm Post subject:

What did you do for the connection for the cross piece on top of the extensions? Do you have a picture?

drbridge · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 11:28 am Post subject:

I got some SS Allen head bolts that are longer than what comes with the riser from McMaster Carr. I used CVG Fir 2x2 and counter sunk them so the bolt and nut would not protrude. I even drilled some drain holes so that water would not collect in the countersunk holes. I painted the wood with Petit Easy Poxy 3108 Off White. It is a good match for C-Dory White. They have held up well, but the front one could use a little touch up paint after 5 or 6 years of use.

I put some photos in our album if you want to look. Album is not very organized. You will find them at the very end of the album.

hardee · Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:53 pm Post subject:

Doug, hope you don't mind if I put one of those pix here.

You have some really nice craftsman work in your boat. Wish I had that talent.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

starcrafttom · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:55 pm Post subject:

thank you both. that is what I was looking for