Toe Rail

[sloopdonb]

I know this is a stretch, but I'm looking for a toe rail to replace my damaged rail on my 322. Or where I could inquire. I tried D&R Marine, they don't have it.

Thanks,
sloopdonb

 

[Shoaldrafter]

sloopdonb

I know this is a stretch, but I'm looking for a toe rail to replace my damaged rail on my 322. Or where I could inquire. I tried D&R Marine, they don't have it.

Thanks,
sloopdonb

Do you want teak or will a teak look alike do? recently this forum had discussion of the teak look alike in plastic (HDPE) with several site refrences.

Check archives for these disucssions. Dealt with parts other than toe rails in addition to comment on HDPE used for toerails.

I recommend HDPE notwithstanding our moderators comment about different expansion rates.

Also ask yourself if you really need toe rails. I saw one boat which had teak and owner removed teak toe rails and filled screw holes and it looked great. It think it was a 25 and was discussed on this forum several years ago.

Toe rails are either used to deflect water, attach things at deck levels or for cosmetic reasons. If you do not need these uses , just fill holes and wala, you are done. None of the above uses affect sailing performances.

Ed K
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[Pat]

I know this is a stretch, but I'm looking for a toe rail to replace my damaged rail on my 322. Or where I could inquire. I tried D&R Marine, they don't have it.

Thanks,
sloopdonb

I believe the 322 used the metal toe rails for attachment points. Surely Rudy at D & R knows where O'Day purchased those or what became of the company....the 302 used the metal ones as well. Good luck, Patrick