Beneteau First 36.7 toe rails

[Will O’Haver]

Hi there, I’m looking to replace the toe rails on my Beneteau First 36.7 . I have ordered them from France, and am just curious if anyone has done this, or has any tips on making it easier. Thanks!

- Will (Northern Light)

 

[sail sfbay]

Welcome to the forum!!

Buy toe rail here: Aluminum Sailboat Toe Rail | Crest Aluminum Products Co, Inc
You might find this thread helpful: Beneteau 373 aluminum toe rail

 

[Will O’Haver]

Hi there, I’m looking to replace the toe rails on my Beneteau First 36.7 . I have ordered them from France, and am just curious if anyone has done this, or has any tips on making it easier. Thanks!

- Will (Northern Light)

I should mention. They are teak toe rails. Found on the newer Beneteau boats. As opposed to the aluminum ones.

 

[DougM]

Any possibility that you could find a cabinetmaker/sailer around Charlevoix who could give you some installation hints, or help you? You might possibly get some suggestions from the people at Irish or Walstrom.
If you ordered the stock from France, I am guessing it will arrive in straight sections and may have to be steam bent to fit. The fastener holes may not line up with those already in the deck if they are pre drilled.
Monday morning quarterbacking, I would have opted to replace the teak with aluminum simply for the ease of maintenance.

 

[Repeat]

Will, I have changed the forward toe rail on 36.7 before, it has been fairly easy.
Unfasten the nuts from below and lift the rail. Breaking the silicone bond was the tough part, but not terrible (I’ve used scarpers).
Which rails, and how many did you get? I can take one off your hands, as Beneteau just told me that 36.7 toe rails are no longer available.

Cheers,
-Silviu

 

[Hollyberry]

FWIW I think if I was changing toerails on the 36.7 I'd consider changing to perforated aluminum.. less maintenance and far more practical.

 

[Repeat]

Hollyberry, et al. - Perforated aluminum would not be very comfortable to hike out on, if the 36.7 is being raced (as most of them are). Might be prohibited by the OD class rules.

 

[Will O’Haver]

Thank's for all the responses! I've put it off for a winter project. The rails Beneteau sent me are not a perfect fit for the boat, so I'll be modifying them to work. I do race the boat in one design, so I have to stick with the standard wood. Plus, I think it looks classy. - Will