Newport 30-3 grab rails

[bil1215]

Hello, I recently purchased a 1986 Newport 30-3. I’m in the middle of my first haul out and I am doing a lot of repairs over the winter months ( thru hull replacement, replacing pvc gate valves with bronze ball valves, head stay and roller furler replacement, a multitude of electrical issues. On this list is also fiberglass work to various areas of the deck.
I want to replace my horribly weathered deck mounted grab rails. My problem is locating new a company that manufactures grabrails that will fit my boat. I am finding straight rails but non that are curved as mine is. Has anyone replaced these deck rails and might have some tips about acquiring them?
Thank you for any advice

Bill

 

[sail sfbay]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!!

How many loops are you looking for? Do an internet search on "teak grab rails" and you will plenty of suppliers like Teak Molding & Accessories :: Teak Handrails -- 1 To 7 Loops (buckwoodcraft.com). Whitehead is a common brand. If you need curved one might have to have them custom fabricated from a manufacturer like Teak Hand Rails for Boats – Teak Concept OR remove them and have your local carpentry shop fab them up.

 

[jssailem]

One of our sailors @TomY who is handy with wood working built his own, in order to improve on the traditional rail that often causes problems. Here is the link to his project.

Modifications, that worked.

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[bil1215]

Thanks everyone for the reply’s I have a few options now. These forums are a god send

 

[Tally Ho]

These guys will make them to match what you have now…

Custom Handrails - 1 3/8in Wide - PlasTEAK Inc.

Our durable recycled plastic handrails are UV stabilized and designed to look great for many years. Original handrails should be sent for duplication.

www.plasteak.com

and they don’t ever need to be varnished!


Greg

 

[bil1215]

I bought some 8’x4”x1” lengths of teak wood from a lumber yard in Florida and had them shipped up to NY and made my own so much cheaper. With shipping 4 lengths of wood cost me 156$ I can make 1 rail out of each piece, so I bought extra for when I inevitably mess something up.
Here’s my pictures. Thanks for all the responses

 

[Tally Ho]

Looks really nice!

Greg

 

[bil1215]

Looks really nice!

Greg

Thanks Greg, it was about 4 hour labor to make the 2 of them. I messed up the thrubolt placement on the starboard side, I’ll make a new one but not until next season, too many projects left to battle, and man I want to be back in the water lol