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Posted by member steve Hogwood on Sunday 13 January 2019

Hi Mark, I have replaced the wooden grab rails with s/s a little bit dearer but more susbstantial. But be aware that the spaces between the fixing bolts are all different so to avoid drilling more holes remove the wood ones and accurately measure distances between the holes before you get the rails made up.

Steve.

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Posted by member Andy Matthews on Saturday 5 January 2019

Seeking to replace top wheelhouse hardwood grab rails on my Hardy 21 ms which have 2 loops and are 108cm long. Although most chandleries seem to stock this length they are the 4 loop variety not the 2 loop! Any suggestions of a 2 loop stockist(108cm length). Otherwise drill more holes I suppose...!

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Posted by member Kenny Clark on Monday 13 March 2017

Mark, You can purchase teak grabrails. Coat from £10 - £24. See photo from Solent Marine. All good chandlers sell them. I have stripped, sanded back to original teak colour and sealed my old rails every two seasons. It is pretty straightforward once you get into it. Prefer this option rather than remove linings to refit new rails. Good luck. Kenny

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Posted by member robert sneddon on Thursday 9 March 2017

Hi Mark. There is usually a good selection of rail and handles both online and in the local chandlers. Hardy themselves will probably be able to supply some although they might be a bit more pricey. You will need to remove the headlining to get access to the screws.. Ideal if you get rails the same style to pick up the same holes. Good luck Robert.

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Posted by member mark on Thursday 9 March 2017

My Navigator has Hardwood handrails on the cabin roof and the cockpit roof, as well as down the sides of the wheelhouse. These are looking very tired, and some show signs of splitting. Looking for advice on replacing them with Stainless Steel, or hardwood handles. Any suggestions?

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