Toe rail replacement strategy

[geek_guy]

Morning all,

I would like to replace the toe rail on a Passage 42. I found new rail but they can only ship a 24 foot section. So I'm not sure what is the best method. Should I just cut out the 8 foot damaged section and replace that much, or get 2 24 foot pieces and replace the whole thing?

Opinions appreciated. Especially if you've done the process.

Dave

 

[Terry Cox]

Should I just cut out the 8 foot damaged section and replace that much, or get 2 24 foot pieces and replace the whole thing?

Hi Dave, do you have a picture of the damaged section? Unable to repair it short of replacing? Likely replace just the damaged section if I were my boat. Order it a foot or so longer so that you can line up any stanchions and original bolt holes. Is this a DIY project or a local yard? How much does a new 24' piece run?

Also wondering whether such a hard landing/hit might have damaged the deck/hull joint. That aluminum rail is pretty stout when mounted and bolted onto the joint. A marine shop might have ways to straighten the rail in place; worth a check?