Do any of you folks have information about the after market addition of a stern rail on a 1986 H23? Would it be practical? Any already available or would it be a fabrication job? Thanks, Lee
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Stern Rails
Hi: It seems that having them fabricated is the best answer. At least that's what I've been told by all and sundry. I priced stainless fittings and 7/8" rails (cut, but not bent) at West Marine and the price comes out about the same when you figure in 4 to 6 bases, 4-6 top fittings, rail sctions, screws, etc. The site that is most often mentioned is 'Tops In Quality'. I'd love a set myself, but I've got so many other projects on the boat that they'll have to take a back seat for now. Please let me know how it comes out. Maybe you'll solve the riddle of how to get a good set for a reasonable price. Good luck, good sailing. Paul
Hi: It seems that having them fabricated is the best answer. At least that's what I've been told by all and sundry. I priced stainless fittings and 7/8" rails (cut, but not bent) at West Marine and the price comes out about the same when you figure in 4 to 6 bases, 4-6 top fittings, rail sctions, screws, etc. The site that is most often mentioned is 'Tops In Quality'. I'd love a set myself, but I've got so many other projects on the boat that they'll have to take a back seat for now. Please let me know how it comes out. Maybe you'll solve the riddle of how to get a good set for a reasonable price. Good luck, good sailing. Paul
Stern rails
I want one of those too. I cant stand how the lifeline just angles down to the stern. I emailed Hunter and they directed me to Tops in Quality also...I emailed Tops and asked if they had the H23 info "in house" to make the stern rail...they said they do not...very disappointing as the order form which basically designs the rail looks quite complicated...an expensive mistake if you get it wrong...im wondering if anyone here has gone thru the process with Tops, got a rail that fits and would be willing to share the measurment info???
I want one of those too. I cant stand how the lifeline just angles down to the stern. I emailed Hunter and they directed me to Tops in Quality also...I emailed Tops and asked if they had the H23 info "in house" to make the stern rail...they said they do not...very disappointing as the order form which basically designs the rail looks quite complicated...an expensive mistake if you get it wrong...im wondering if anyone here has gone thru the process with Tops, got a rail that fits and would be willing to share the measurment info???
STERN RAILS
I bought a stern rail from Southcoast Marine Products, Inc in Clearwater, Florida via a phone call. I could not find a web site but did confirm a phone number which is 727-573-4821. All I did was tell them for a 86 Hunter 23. The cost was $206 in 1996. It fit fine and sure beats those lifeline that angle down. I had to order new lifelines from West Marine.
I bought a stern rail from Southcoast Marine Products, Inc in Clearwater, Florida via a phone call. I could not find a web site but did confirm a phone number which is 727-573-4821. All I did was tell them for a 86 Hunter 23. The cost was $206 in 1996. It fit fine and sure beats those lifeline that angle down. I had to order new lifelines from West Marine.
Stern Rails
Hey: I got curious and started researching and found a picture of 23 with stern rails. This gave me the idea of fabricating my own again. I called a local marine supplier (not West Marine)and found 2 x 60 degree bases are $17.80, 2 x 90 deg. bases are$17.80, 2 x "T" stancheon tops are $13.80, and 20' of 7/8" rail is $107.40-all parts are stainless steel. I also called around and it looks like I can get the rail bent for about $50.00 (it's worth it to me, getting it right is a pain). I spent a long time last night measuring and building a wood mock up on the port side. Allowing for 85" of life line from the midship stancheon to the new rail raked at 60 deg. It works well and allows the lazarette to open unimpeded and no life line modificatiion is required. So there you go. If you want welds instead of fittings it drives up the price a lot. Now guess what I'm doing next week-end. Paul S/V Aussie Lass
Hey: I got curious and started researching and found a picture of 23 with stern rails. This gave me the idea of fabricating my own again. I called a local marine supplier (not West Marine)and found 2 x 60 degree bases are $17.80, 2 x 90 deg. bases are$17.80, 2 x "T" stancheon tops are $13.80, and 20' of 7/8" rail is $107.40-all parts are stainless steel. I also called around and it looks like I can get the rail bent for about $50.00 (it's worth it to me, getting it right is a pain). I spent a long time last night measuring and building a wood mock up on the port side. Allowing for 85" of life line from the midship stancheon to the new rail raked at 60 deg. It works well and allows the lazarette to open unimpeded and no life line modificatiion is required. So there you go. If you want welds instead of fittings it drives up the price a lot. Now guess what I'm doing next week-end. Paul S/V Aussie Lass
Stern rail pic
Wish I could take credit for it. Done by a P.O. The two stanchions on the stern are perfectly situated for backrests. A snap hanging from the port side keeps the lazarette hatch from falling on your head. On a run, it's nice to stand up awhile, lean back on the stern rail, straddle the tiller and steer with your legs. Mac
Wish I could take credit for it. Done by a P.O. The two stanchions on the stern are perfectly situated for backrests. A snap hanging from the port side keeps the lazarette hatch from falling on your head. On a run, it's nice to stand up awhile, lean back on the stern rail, straddle the tiller and steer with your legs. Mac
Stern Rail
We had new lifelines installed on the boat and went up one size from the original size and went with non vinyl stainless steel and had the bow pulpit reinforced and then had two rear stanchions build and a swim ladder installed for about 1500.00. It was a little spendy but the job came out really nice, we went with a lifeline on the rear and we can unhook it to get up or down the swim ladder and you can reach the motor while having one arm hooked around the lifeline which is nice if you are in a little bit of swell with no wind. Rob Morton
We had new lifelines installed on the boat and went up one size from the original size and went with non vinyl stainless steel and had the bow pulpit reinforced and then had two rear stanchions build and a swim ladder installed for about 1500.00. It was a little spendy but the job came out really nice, we went with a lifeline on the rear and we can unhook it to get up or down the swim ladder and you can reach the motor while having one arm hooked around the lifeline which is nice if you are in a little bit of swell with no wind. Rob Morton
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