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Alana Kai
Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 23 City/Region: Matawan
State or Province: NJ
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:26 pm Post subject: Handi Cap Grab Rails |
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I had to stop in Lowes today and noticed that they carry stainless steel handi cap grab rails. They come in different lengths and they are not too expensive. In fact they seem to a good value.
Every time I go to purchase some type of "boat" supply and wonder why the item costs so much, I was wondering if these would work on the C-Dory?
Any one have any experience using these in a marine environment? The package does not list the type or grade of stainless. I just may give one a try. _________________ Bruce & Debbie Walker
So. Amboy, NJ |
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ffheap
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 733 City/Region: Hingham
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 1983
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Inn-The-Water
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
Take a magnet back to Lowes and if it does not attract to the metal, it should be stainless. Then you have a good find. Metal that attracts to a magnet rusts.
Fred _________________ Fred |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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If you're looking for grab rails for the overhead (inside) of the cabin, the factory has some nice ones that aren't too "dear". They fit exactly, just unscrew the outside rail screws, mount the rail and put the screws back in. They're necessary to prevent falls.
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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C-Dawg
Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 509 City/Region: Spanaway
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Is it possible to buy items like grab rails from the factory, or must one go through a dealer? _________________ Rick & Shirley
Go Dawgs!
C-Dawg sold November 2018 |
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mikeporterinmd
Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 645
State or Province: MD
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Shelly IV
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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I've been mounting handi-cap shower type grab rails on my finger
pier pilings for a number of years now. We've switched slips twice, which
is why I've done this more than once. Last time I looked, the old one
still looked fine, and it has been outside for several years.
Mike |
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C-Gypsy
Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 241 City/Region: Oriental
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Gypsy
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Seems like every time I look at a C-Dory I find something my boat does not have. I am always told they are "Factory Options".
Is there a link to a webpage containing Factory Options?
If not they have clearly missed something here. Shucks, I would have spent a fortune by now!
Wow, maybe it's a good think I can NOT find the page? |
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Alasgun Guest
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:07 pm Post subject: Handicap Grab Rails |
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The magnet trick has limited effectiveness. It will help you discern the alloy if you know a little bit about stainless.
For example 17-4 and SOME 18-8 Stainless are magnetic and will not rust. A lot of bathroom / kitchen stuff is 18-8 (Pots & Pans etc). By the way neither of these alloys are true Stainless but due to their alloy content do not rust.
On the other hand 304 is as non magnetic as the old standby 316 and yet it will rust in salt water service.
Mike
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C-Gypsy
Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 241 City/Region: Oriental
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Gypsy
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Alasgun.
Years ago some guys tried to tell me the standing rigging on my sailboat was not stainless because a magnet would stick to it.
I found out later that it was indeed stainless. Perhaps a poorer version of stainless but nontheless it was stainless.
Yes, I had the rigging replaced. Yes, I sold the boat shortly thereafter.
It's an old joke around here that we're always fixing up our boats for "the next guy". |
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