Need help with dinghy rack.

[starcrafttom]

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]

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

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234078919655?h ... SwMHpg5GVd

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

 

[starcrafttom]

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

 

[drbridge]

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]

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]

thank you both. that is what I was looking for