On my Gulfstar 36 there is a teak toe rail. The port side rail is
rotting away and needs to be replaced. I was quoted $100 a foot for
labor and materials. That means a 20 foot section needing to be
replaced will cost me $2000. I am thinking of replacing it with
plastic or aluminum or even leaving it off altogether. I have a two
level lifeline so the toe rail is not all that necessary. Yes I know
that one can slip under the rail but it would seem to me this is
unlikely as anyone that is conscious should be able to get the lower
line under their armpit before sliding under the rail.

Anyone have any sources for aluminum or plastic toe rails?

On Apr 21, 1:48 pm, "jim.isbell" wrote:
On my Gulfstar 36 there is a teak toe rail. The port side rail is
rotting away and needs to be replaced. I was quoted $100 a foot for
labor and materials.

Its important to support your local economy!

Anyone have any sources for aluminum or plastic toe rails?

As soon as I get some settled weather I'll be replacing my teak with
Al. I started with the usual research/web search. I've descided to
have a local metal fab business make some custom toe rail. DOnt for
get the metal fab guys. I'm going with some 3/8" angle stock. Then I
can mount the "fence stantions" to the toe rale and not hav e to drill
more leaks into my deck.
Just a thought.
Bob

I started with the usual research/web search. I've descided to
have a local metal fab business make some custom toe rail.

I found some interesting material. My toe rail is 1.5" wide and 3.5"
tall. I found some "plastic lumber" that is dimensioned exactly that
and it comes in 8 foot lengths. for enough to do the entire boat it
is only $128 delivered to my door step. The stuff is made from
recycled milk jugs and is UV stabilized and you can get it in any
color you want including "Teak".

I am thinking about it.

jim.isbell wrote:
I started with the usual research/web search. I've descided to
have a local metal fab business make some custom toe rail.

I found some interesting material. My toe rail is 1.5" wide and 3.5"
tall. I found some "plastic lumber" that is dimensioned exactly that
and it comes in 8 foot lengths. for enough to do the entire boat it
is only $128 delivered to my door step. The stuff is made from
recycled milk jugs and is UV stabilized and you can get it in any
color you want including "Teak".

I am thinking about it.



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